This project is a partnership with JGDS, a contractor specialized on adapting containers into eco villas. 

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Architects: CAVE

Location: 7090 Viana do Alentejo, Portugal

Architect In Charge: Joana Torre do Valle, Joao Pedro Pinto

Area: 60.0 sqm

Project Year: 2016

Photographs: Joana Torre do Valle

Contractor: JGDS

© Joana Torre do Valle

This project is a partnership with JGDS, a contractor specialized on adapting containers into eco villas. 

© Joana Torre do Valle

The challenge put by the client was to design a better version of the eco villa that where developed so far. 
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CAVE redesigned the floorplan - both interior and exterior spaces - the finishings and tailormade design objects, essencial for the wel-lfunctioning of the villa.

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The spacial concept was to merge the interior with the exterior and transform the social area in one big space with diferent ambients and functions. The bedrooms are all distributed on the same facade to assure privacy and less exposure, while the social and exterior area are oriented south west where they find the best view and sun exposure.

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Starting with two 12.5x2.5m containers, space was obviously limited an...