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Melides MG House / Pereira Miguel Arquitectos

Susanna Moreira — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Located in Esteveira, Melides, this project is a single-family house consisting of several volumes and a swimming pool, all interconnected though outdoor spaces that form an angle, following the natural amphitheatre contours of the site.

Vila Talha / Contacto Atlântico

Nana Dokua — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Villa Talha, located at the Costa Terra Golf & Ocean Club in Melides, stands as a consistent example of contemporary Portuguese architecture. Designed by Contacto Atlântico, the villa reflects an approach that balances formal clarity with contextual sensitivity. Its design respects the topography, native vegetation, and regional identity, integrating naturally into the surrounding landscape in line with the principles of high-quality residential architecture.

Melides House / Sabrab

Susanna Moreira — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000

This house was conceived for an international family seeking a retreat in the Alentejo — a place to slow down, entertain friends, and live in constant connection with nature. Accustomed to contemporary environments yet deeply appreciative of the authenticity of the places they visit, the owners sought a discreet, sophisticated home free from excess, capable of providing comfort throughout the year while maintaining a strong relationship with the surrounding landscape.

La Salvada Retreat / Tarek Shamma

Hadir Al Koshta — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000

La Salvada is an extraordinary architectural project envisioned by Tarek Shamma in response to the client's brief of creating a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor spaces. The project faced planning constraints, as it was limited to the existing footprint of two ruins, while also needing to preserve and design around a magnificent, sprawling cactus measuring 5 meters in height.

The Folly / Tarek Shamma

Hadir Al Koshta — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000

The Folly is an extraordinary architectural project born from a client's desire for a space dedicated to contemplation and meditation, free from any predetermined program. Inspired by conversations around iconic structures like the Jantar Mantar, the step-wells of India, and the Parthenon, the design of The Folly aims to evoke a sense of connection with ancient architectural marvels while celebrating light and the four elements: earth, fire, wind, and water.

150 Melides House / José Adrião Arquitetos

Pilar Caballero — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

This house is located on a plain, a few kilometres inland from Portugal’s Atlantic coast. This area is sparsely populated, with scattered houses built on plots of various sizes. Originally, such properties – including this one – were intended for foresters or farmers.

Columba Tree House / Madeiguincho

Pilar Caballero — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 02:00:00 +0000

In the south of Portugal our client had the desire to build a shelter where she could dwell within the two centenary Pine Trees located in her back garden. Considering the Tree´s strong presence we decided it would be better not to touch them physically. As a by passer who watches in silence the protagonists of a scene but still participates in the plot, the Columba Tree House arises from the ground to complement this natural experience. This project aimed not only to respect the character of this amazing beings by positioning our new building in between them, but also praise them with different visual situations.

House in Fontinha / Aires Mateus + SIA arquitectura

Joanna Helm — Sat, 17 Aug 2019 15:00:00 +0000

On the Grândola crest, the house is designed in the balance between a courtyard house, with a protected core relating to the sky, and an opening to the distant ocean view.