Town house refurbishment in Tavira, Portugal.

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Architects: Estudio ODS

Location: 8800 Tavira, Portugal

Architect In Charge: Estudio ODS

Area: 185.0 sqm

Project Year: 2012

Photographs: Ricardo Santos

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From the architect. Town house refurbishment in Tavira, Portugal.In an consolidated urban context of Tavira inner city an narrow lot with peculiar limits holds a old house with two floors and a roof attic. Over time the lot has changed its limits and new constructions were had blocking the natural light and ventilation. The house is located between two streets; the main access is made in the north side and a secondary access is made by the south throw a especially narrow corridor.
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The depth of the lot suggest us a courtyard in the middle that allows natural light and ventilation to come inside. The courtyard works as the new center of the house in which an exterior three level promenade is initiated.

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Axonometric

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The exterior stair works has a connection element of the three levels promenade; starting in the ground floor courtyard which offers light and ventilation to the living room and the kitchen; following to the next level terrace to a raised water tank; ...