Designing the House in Fonte das Perdizes presented a unique challenge, as the program required a contemporary, modern-shaped house fully integrated into Alentejo’s rough natural landscape.
© José Campos
House in Fonte das Perdizes’s Concept Design
The House in Fonte das Perdizes was built in the perfect location, naturally selected to allow for the best view of the landscape and optimal connection with the surrounding nature. The existing holm-oak trees were preserved and played a significant role in shaping the design of the house. These trees added value to the property and contributed to its integration with the land.
© Geraldine Bruneel
Using natural colors was crucial in constructing the House in Fonte das Perdizes. Integrating the house’s colors with the surrounding rural landscape was essential. We carefully selected materials that were both durable enough to withstand the harsh climate of Alentejo and blended harmoniously with the natural colors of the region. We primarily used multicolored slate stone, which features grey and brown pigments, as the guiding colors when selecting materials for the house. © Geraldine Bruneel
Concrete was one of the preselected materials for the House in Fonte das Perdizes. It required only a color adjustment to achieve the desired dark grey tone. On the other hand, we chose Pinewood to complement the brown color. This wood was specially treated in the house’s interiors and exteriors. The combination of dar...