I say that he who, without betraying the constraints of the modern programme or materials, produces a work that seem to have always existed - that is, in a word, banal - may consider himself a man well satisfied .

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Architects: Aboim Inglez Arquitectos

Location: Azaruja, 7005, Portugal

Authors: Maria Ana Aboim Inglez, Ricardo Aboim Inglez

Collaborator: Tiago Pereira

Area: 500.0 sqm

Project Year: 2015

Photographs: Ricardo Gonçalves, Hugo Santos Silva

Structural Engineer: Armando Nunes Martins

Services Engineer: Acribia

Quantity Surveyor: Perfectus

Contractor: Casa Pro Era | Espaço Abstrato
© Ricardo Gonçalves

I say that he who, without betraying the constraints of the modern programme or materials, produces a work that seem to have always existed - that is, in a word, banal - may consider himself a man well satisfied . August Perret 

© Ricardo Gonçalves

The 140 ha property is located on the outskirts of Azaruja village, Évora district. One senses this vast plain through its corks trees and the small constructions that punctuate the landscape, making it noticeable and humane. A hundred year old agricultural construction is to be refurbished and enlarged in order to accommodate a...