Built in the 80?s, this apartment was in dire need of refurbishment. Both its infrastructures and organization were dated, so the intention was to make the most of its potentialities while bringing its living experience to contemporary standards.

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Architects: Tiago do Vale Arquitectos

Location: 4910 Caminha, Portugal

Area: 40.0 m2

Project Year: 2016

Photographs: João Morgado

Team: Tiago do Vale, María Cainzos Osinde, Hugo Quintela, Louane Papin

Construction: Casas do Lima ®, Limiavez L.da

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Built in the 80?s, this apartment was in dire need of refurbishment. Both its infrastructures and organization were dated, so the intention was to make the most of its potentialities while bringing its living experience to contemporary standards.
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With just over 400 ft2 (40 m2) of surface, this small apartment by the sea was unwelcoming due to a choice of darker materials, 30 years of intense use and a not particularly qualified compartmentation (though in tune with its time).

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The client required a functional and infrastructural update while maintaining the original organization (with an independent bedroom) and keeping the costs down.

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The practice?s strategy was to enhance the perception of the apartment?s light and space by util...