The restoration of this pre-existing home aimed to create architectural harmony and open up its interior and connecting spaces. Full advantage was taken of natural light and the relationship between different spaces by giving them new uses and maximizing the potential of the surrounding garden. 

© Francisco Nogueira

Architects: Fragmentos de Arquitectura

Location: 2750 Cascais, Portugal

Area: 1066.0 sqm

Project Year: 2016

Photographs: Francisco Nogueira

© Francisco Nogueira

The restoration of this pre-existing home aimed to create architectural harmony and open up its interior and connecting spaces. Full advantage was taken of natural light and the relationship between different spaces by giving them new uses and maximizing the potential of the surrounding garden. 
© Francisco Nogueira

Plan

© Francisco Nogueira

Previously, the main entrance area was semi-circular with a roof that sloped towards the main living room. The space was surrounded by a semi-circular pergola of round pillars, none of which were related in any way to the concept of the new project. The main entrance is now marked on the outside by a large refection pool, (which mirrors the form of the bedrooms), and highlights the new façade rendering (grooved slate), in this area. Inside, the entranc...