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Casa Janeira in Sátão, Viseu, Portugal
22 Nov 2021
Design: Covo Interiores
Location: Casa Janeira, Sátão, Viseu, northern Portugal
Casa Janeira, Sátão, Viseu, Portugal

Photos by Alexander Bogorodskiy
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Casa Janeira, Sátão, Viseu, northern Portugal
Casa Janeira is a project design by Covo Interiores and consists of the rehabilitation of the upper floor of a 1940’s house, located in Avelal-Sátão, in the interior of northern Portugal.

The project aims to house a young man who has decided to exchange the bustle of the city with the peaceful environment of the countryside, enabling him to continue the family business that has been operating at the development ground floor for 3 generations. In contrast with the existing development, which is characterised by several small divisions, the project ethos was to create an ample and minimalist space whilst enhancing natural light and the surrounding views.

Thus, the main architectural feature consists of a volume that cuts across the central space, subtly outlining the path from the entrance door to the living room. The main function of this area is to house the kitchen, which in line with Portuguese tradition is where guests are usually seated and therefore is considered to be the main room of a house.

The development consists of a total of 110 m2 and is composed entirely of...