Casa in Arruda dos Vinhos / Plano B

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Plano B‘s small cabin in is an elegant, yet simplistic housing solution. Conceived as an exercise in the juxtaposition of materials to originate a new body, the project uses pre-existing materials found in a ruined structure which neighbors the site as the basic components for the new constructive system.

More about the project after the break.

The firm focused on the development of a complex building skin and worked to integrate traditional construction methods with contemporary materials. The wood found on the previous building was applied in the structural framing of the house while the stone of the ancient walls was utilized in the foundation system.   The house is also a “do-it-yourself” experiment where the residents play a large role in the construction of the cabin.

For the exterior skin, cork boards supported by polycarbonate plates ensure effective insulation and ventilation.

By assuming the use of industrial materials – asphalt, concrete, polycarbonate – in combination with natural materials – wood, earth and stone – this house is an interesting example of sustainable practice, “maintaining a critical approach toward the project as an area for reflection on the expressive qualities of architecture.”

As seen on A Barriqa de um arquitecto

 
 
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vw says:

hmmm… I’ve seen this somewhere before

 
# February 3, 2010 at 00:26
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Han says:

pretty interesting project~~~

 
# February 3, 2010 at 00:29
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Nice. I’m sure one this can be easily replicated. I like how they were able to use existing materials nearby. The polycarbonate plates constrasts nicely with the wood, and provides insulation and ventilation to boot. Brilliant!!

 
# February 3, 2010 at 05:24
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Just Doug says:

“maintaining a critical approach toward the project as an area for reflection on the expressive qualities of architecture.”

Put the keyboard down, back away slowly and no one will get hurt.

 
# February 4, 2010 at 13:55
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7:10 AM May 18th

ありあわせの材料でもこんなうちもつくれる。のんびり田舎暮らしするにはちょうどいいサイズ。「プランB」という謙虚なネーミングもナイスw。 → http://www.archdaily.com/48307/casa-in-arruda-dos-vinhos-plano-b/

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