This article is part of our new series "Material in Focus", where we ask architects to share with us their creative process through the choice of materials that define important parts of the construction of their buildings.

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This article is part of our new series "Material in Focus", where we ask architects to share with us their creative process through the choice of materials that define important parts of the construction of their buildings.Casa Restelo was designed by Portuguese studio João Tiago Aguiar - architects. The 225 square meter project consists of the expansion of a 50's residence in the Restelo neighborhood, an area of semi-detached houses. For this project they also completely renovated the exterior facades, keeping the current look in mind while creating a new interpretation of the patterns inspired by traditional Portuguese tiles. We talked with the architect João Tiago Aguiar to know more about the material choices and the challenges of this project.What were the main materials used for this project"JTA: We used phenolic panels on the posterior façade, wood for the floors, stone, and glass.
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What were your biggest sources of inspiration and influences when choosing the materials used in this project"JTA: Traditional Portuguese architecture with the use of cement tiles and colored tiles with patterns.

© Fernando Guerra | FG+SG

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