S. Mamede House / Aires Mateus

S. Mamede House / Aires Mateus

S. Mamede House / Aires Mateus - Shelving, Sofa, Table, ChairS. Mamede House / Aires Mateus - WindowsS. Mamede House / Aires Mateus - Table, ChairS. Mamede House / Aires Mateus - StairsS. Mamede House / Aires Mateus - More Images+ 32

S. Mamede House / Aires Mateus - Windows, Facade
© Ricardo Oliveira Alves

Text description provided by the architects. A succession of everyday spaces occupied the lower floor of an 18th century building on castle hillside. The estate existed ilustrating a period and an identity that were clouded due to extended neglet.

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S. Mamede House / Aires Mateus - Table, Chair, Arcade
© Ricardo Oliveira Alves

The plan for the house elected spatial values, designed geometric affinities, precision in relation to exterior windows. The garden made ir possible to enhance the depth of the view over the Baixa rooftops and the river. An existing addition was rebuilt to house more private functions.

S. Mamede House / Aires Mateus - Windows
© Ricardo Oliveira Alves

The secular spaces were opened up to incorporate more significant uses. The unexpected discovery of a cistern crosses the depth horizontally and connects with the sky, the most protected space of the house.

S. Mamede House / Aires Mateus - Bedroom
© Ricardo Oliveira Alves

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Cite: "S. Mamede House / Aires Mateus" 10 Jun 2015. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/640342/s-mamede-house-aires-mateus> ISSN 0719-8884

© Ricardo Oliveira Alves

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