The plot is triangular and the house is set out in an "L", forming patios and terraces on the south side, and on the west side, looking out over the pine trees and the Oitavos /Quinta da Marinha golf course. Each of the ?arms? of the L-shaped structure has a distinct function: private areas (in the arm parallel to the street), and communal living areas (in the arm perpendicular to the street).

© Fernando Guerra | FG+SG

Architects: Fragmentos de Arquitectura

Location: Q.ta da M.nha, 2750-004 Cascais, Portugal

Area: 800.0 sqm

Project Year: 2010

Photographs: Fernando Guerra | FG+SG

© Fernando Guerra | FG+SG

The plot is triangular and the house is set out in an "L", forming patios and terraces on the south side, and on the west side, looking out over the pine trees and the Oitavos /Quinta da Marinha golf course. Each of the ?arms? of the L-shaped structure has a distinct function: private areas (in the arm parallel to the street), and communal living areas (in the arm perpendicular to the street).
© Fernando Guerra | FG+SG

Plan 0

The main entrance is at the intersection of the two arms, marked by a recess on the facade and a perpendicular protruding wall, coated with black "Laminan". The service entrance is to the north and not visible from the street. T...