The house is located in the outskirts of Coimbra, an area of single family homes in consolidation process. The plot currently enjoys a pleasant view and is a bit isolated, features that will disappear when adjacent buildings rise. Thus the house, elevated as required by the rules, is enclosed seeking one single opening with a porch to the south garden.

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Architects: Branco-DelRio Arquitectos

Location: Coimbra, Portugal

Author: João Branco

Collaborators: Paula Del Río, Gerson Rei

Project Year: 2015

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Construction Manager: Rodrigo Sobral

Structure: Em Branco, Arquitectura, Engenharia e Design Gráfico
Mechanical Engineering: BISCARTS

Contractor: J.Tavares & Filhos

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The house is located in the outskirts of Coimbra, an area of single family homes in consolidation process. The plot currently enjoys a pleasant view and is a bit isolated, features that will disappear when adjacent buildings rise. Thus the house, elevated as required by the rules, is enclosed seeking one single opening with a porch to the south garden.

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The house makes up for its small size by connecting spaces. It seizes the exterior of both the garden and ...