Cork Trees House, Braga Contemporary Home, Portuguese Real Estate Architecture, Photography
Cork Trees House in Braga
17 Jan 2021
Cork Trees House
Architects: TRAMA arquitetos
Location: Braga, Portugal

TRAMA arquitetos were approached by a young family, who has a close relationship with architecture, to develop a project that materialized the DNA of the architects.

Furthermore, in addition to a harmonious design, the project should focus on the space details.

The intention was to surprise, to integrate the exterior surroundings with the interior environment, to merge spaces and create sensations, without discouraging functionality.

The name Cork Trees House reflects the fundamental role that the native vegetation played during the project development.
The terrain, on a steep slope, is composed of a grove of centuries-old cork oak trees, located on the lowest level. In this context, the house was designed to enjoy the best sun exposure and also the open views over the mountains and valleys of the region.

TRAMA arquitetos started from the idea that the floor of the house should be in line with the canopy of cork trees, as if it were a garden that floats on the horizon.

Therefore, the architects designed a functional single-floor plan, occupying almost the entire width of the plot.

As for materiality, the architects associated raw and natural materials that would merge with the surroundings. They started from concrete, stone, wood and steel. Outside, the exposed c...