Funchal 05 House / Paulo David + Luz Ramalho
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Location: Neves – Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
Architect: Paulo David + Luz Ramalho
Structure: Mário Rui
Electrical: Fernando Sousa Pereira
Plumbing: Marco Coelho
Project: 2002
Construction: 2006
Photography: Leonardo Finotti
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The orthogonal and abstract form contrasts with the irregular shape of the plot, which becomes a plateau. This encourages the observation and reiterates that in this island it is important to gaze out to sea. The section through the building sets up a dialog with the base rock, and this is reinforced by a slot in the upper floor that fragments the volume, creating two “bulges” resting on the main box that organises all the spatial functions and relationships in the house.
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The area that is at the same level as the plateau defines the living space. It sets up “bridges” which extend living areas to the outside. A central body including the kitchen, bathroom services, storage and vertical access to the bedrooms defines the circulation system. The living room is in the void that this body creates.
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The two “bulges” contain spaces for sleeping and are connected by a glazed volume. They have the character of watchtowers, and their openings frame fragments of what is largely a seascape. The glazed circulation space of the upper floor and the link from the kitchen to the exterior are of materials that contrast with the roughness of the rest of the house.
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The rough skin over the exterior combines a bonding agent with the selected and sorted basalt particles and this makes it black. The chromatic uniformity is continued on the roof where volcanic ash is used.
Inside the aim was always austerity, using very few materials. Most surfaces are flat and white, contrasting with the external skin and allowing light inside the house.
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wow…so clean
I like minimal architecure. And labs too.
Why the hell was I censored? Did I offend anybody? Aren’t the floors, walls and ceilings white?
Shame on you ArchDaily!
This house makes me sad.
One of the best portuguese architects!
looks depressing.
…especialy the space between the MASSIVE retaining wall and the building.
Confesso já ter visto coisas melhores de Paulo David! Mesmo assim, tinha curiosidade em ver mais imagens e planos! De qualquer maneira, vale o post.
I must confess that I already seen “better things” from Paulo David. The post should also have more views and plans. But well, its a valid post anyway!
plans and sections please.
picture before last: that much excavation? OMG…
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Face-alert on the first pic. Once you found it, you can never un-see it.
youve ruined it/ or enhanced it for permanently for me
With a site like that, abit of a lost opportunity me thinks.
Seriously… this is too clean!
portugese architecture, the way it TOYS with light, is always amazing