Casa na Foz
- House, Residential, Project & Construction
- R. da Trinitária, Porto, 1999/2004
- com Hélder Sousa Luís Lima
- Photography: JMF
The House in Foz is a project that transforms the diverse expectations of a family into a residence with functional, bright, and harmoniously integrated spaces, ensuring comfortable and flexible enjoyment. Located on a plot of land strictly conditioned by rules and regulations, the house offers fluidity and efficiency in the use of space.
The plot and Regulations
The plot designated for this House in Foz is "tight," as the perimeter of the implantation area is imperatively delimited, and full occupation of all available space is mandatory, according to the subdivision regulations. This restriction also applies to the various floors of the construction.
Thus, it was essential to define a functional organization of the interior space that fit within the mandatory exterior perimeter while accommodating all the family's needs.
Project
The distribution of the living areas was therefore designed to maximize the utility and enjoyment of every available square meter.
Structure and Interior Design
A clear example of this optimization is the sequence of living, dining, and work rooms on the ground floor, which are more or less interconnected, promoting fluidity between the spaces.
On the other hand, the exterior courtyard, leveled by the landing of the staircase that connects both levels of the living space, spread over two floors, becomes the outdoor extension of both rooms and a common visual reference point.
This courtyard is the natural extension of the two rooms, providing the appropriate conditions of lighting and sun exposure, essential for the pleasant use of the basement room.
On the basement floor, there are the garage, laundry, storage areas, as well as an additional living room, which also serves as a music and cinema room, offering a multifunctional space for leisure moments.
Bedrooms and Wellness Spaces
The four bedrooms of the House in Foz are organized on the first floor, with the master bedroom having exclusive access to a south-facing terrace, ideal for moments of relaxation in the sun.
The second floor is dedicated to physical activities and wellness, complemented by a large terrace overlooking the mouth of the Douro River, providing a close connection between the interior and exterior, and an intense connection with the surrounding landscape.
Conclusion
The House in Foz reconciles the demands of a modern and functional living space, even when faced with urbanistic restrictions. This project not only meets the family's utilitarian needs but also provides the greatest enjoyment, serene and comfortable, of each space in the house.
The plot and Regulations
The plot designated for this House in Foz is "tight," as the perimeter of the implantation area is imperatively delimited, and full occupation of all available space is mandatory, according to the subdivision regulations. This restriction also applies to the various floors of the construction.
Thus, it was essential to define a functional organization of the interior space that fit within the mandatory exterior perimeter while accommodating all the family's needs.
Project
The distribution of the living areas was therefore designed to maximize the utility and enjoyment of every available square meter.
Structure and Interior Design
A clear example of this optimization is the sequence of living, dining, and work rooms on the ground floor, which are more or less interconnected, promoting fluidity between the spaces.
On the other hand, the exterior courtyard, leveled by the landing of the staircase that connects both levels of the living space, spread over two floors, becomes the outdoor extension of both rooms and a common visual reference point.
This courtyard is the natural extension of the two rooms, providing the appropriate conditions of lighting and sun exposure, essential for the pleasant use of the basement room.
On the basement floor, there are the garage, laundry, storage areas, as well as an additional living room, which also serves as a music and cinema room, offering a multifunctional space for leisure moments.
Bedrooms and Wellness Spaces
The four bedrooms of the House in Foz are organized on the first floor, with the master bedroom having exclusive access to a south-facing terrace, ideal for moments of relaxation in the sun.
The second floor is dedicated to physical activities and wellness, complemented by a large terrace overlooking the mouth of the Douro River, providing a close connection between the interior and exterior, and an intense connection with the surrounding landscape.
Conclusion
The House in Foz reconciles the demands of a modern and functional living space, even when faced with urbanistic restrictions. This project not only meets the family's utilitarian needs but also provides the greatest enjoyment, serene and comfortable, of each space in the house.