The intervention was aimed to keep the preexistent use of the building ? single housing -, seeking to improve its dwelling, salubrity, comfort and security conditions. On a conceptual level, the project is based on the rehabilitation of the existent house, developed in order to balance the infrastructural needs of a modern home with the delicacy of a centenary construction.

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Architects: Sofia Granjo Arquitetos

Location: Rua da Torrinha, 4050 Porto, Portugal

Design Team: Sofia Granjo, Tiago Clérigo

Area: 300.0 m2

Project Year: 2016

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Structure: NCREP ? Consultoria e Reabilitação do Edificado e Património Lda
Mep: ASL & Associados Lda

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The intervention was aimed to keep the preexistent use of the building ? single housing -, seeking to improve its dwelling, salubrity, comfort and security conditions. On a conceptual level, the project is based on the rehabilitation of the existent house, developed in order to balance the infrastructural needs of a modern home with the delicacy of a centenary construction.

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