Casa na Reguenga
- House, Project & Construction
- Reguenga, Santo Tirso, 2016
- com Helder Sousa, Luís Lima, Luís Moreira
- Photography: JMF
Conceived with the responsibility of integrating harmoniously into its context and the pre-existing elements of the property, the House in Reguenga, in Santo Tirso, is an architectural project developed for a family that values the balance between modernity and nature, elegance and functionality, with a strong environmental awareness.
Deployment and Integration with the Environment
The positioning of the House in Reguenga on the land was carefully chosen, maximizing the use of the landscaped outdoor space and preserving the privacy of the garden. The house stands between the access to the land and the garden, creating a clear boundary of separation between the public access space and the intimacy of the property's interior. The project respects the pre-existing elements — an outdoor pool and a leisure support building —, valuing them and ensuring that the new building integrates organically and fluidly into the context.
Sustainability and Energy Efficiency
In the House in Reguenga, sustainability is not just a trend, but a conscious choice that permeates all aspects of the design.
The project was developed to effectively meet the energy needs of the house, with coordinated solutions for thermal and lighting comfort. All habitable spaces are oriented to the south, making the most of natural light and solar heat.
The balconies of the bedrooms and the dressing room are designed with partitions that regulate solar incidence throughout the year, ensuring comfort in all seasons. Additionally, the house uses renewable energy sources for ambient heating and hot water, creating an energy-efficient and self-sustaining environment.
The Provençal (or Canadian) well system is a key feature of the project, providing natural and cost-free air conditioning, especially in the summer. This solution ensures pleasant temperatures and a comfortable indoor environment throughout the year at no cost.
Organization and Functionality
With two clearly distinct floors, the House in Reguenga offers a functional and fluid organization.
The ground floor, where the social areas are concentrated, includes the living and dining rooms, the kitchen, an additional bedroom, and support areas such as storage, laundry, and garage.
The direct relationship with the outdoors allows the spaces to naturally extend into the garden, creating a continuity between the interior and exterior of the house.
On the upper floor, there are three bedrooms, including the master bedroom, which also offers visual dominance over the property and privacy. This bedroom features a dressing area and a private bathroom, as well as a large exclusive terrace, providing a wide and uninterrupted view of the surrounding landscape.
The organization of the house was designed to promote comfort and practicality for all family members.
Design and Image of the Building
The image of the House in Reguenga is marked by a sober and contemporary volume, with clean lines and a restrained material palette. One of the distinctive elements of the project is the canopy that covers the garage and protects the path to the main entrance and the kitchen. This fluid structure "rises" to the level of the house's roof, merging with the main volume and extending to cover the master bedroom terrace. This architectural gesture creates visual and functional continuity, while also providing solar protection and shelter. The dining room volume stands out as a dissonant body that caps the eastern end of the house, creating a point of visual interest and reinforcing the sense of lightness and modernity of the ensemble.
Conclusion
The House in Reguenga combines contemporary architecture with elegance, efficiency, and a true integration into the environment. With a design suited to sustainable solutions and a functional program designed for family life, this project creates a refuge where comfort, aesthetics, and nature harmonize.
Deployment and Integration with the Environment
The positioning of the House in Reguenga on the land was carefully chosen, maximizing the use of the landscaped outdoor space and preserving the privacy of the garden. The house stands between the access to the land and the garden, creating a clear boundary of separation between the public access space and the intimacy of the property's interior. The project respects the pre-existing elements — an outdoor pool and a leisure support building —, valuing them and ensuring that the new building integrates organically and fluidly into the context.
Sustainability and Energy Efficiency
In the House in Reguenga, sustainability is not just a trend, but a conscious choice that permeates all aspects of the design.
The project was developed to effectively meet the energy needs of the house, with coordinated solutions for thermal and lighting comfort. All habitable spaces are oriented to the south, making the most of natural light and solar heat.
The balconies of the bedrooms and the dressing room are designed with partitions that regulate solar incidence throughout the year, ensuring comfort in all seasons. Additionally, the house uses renewable energy sources for ambient heating and hot water, creating an energy-efficient and self-sustaining environment.
The Provençal (or Canadian) well system is a key feature of the project, providing natural and cost-free air conditioning, especially in the summer. This solution ensures pleasant temperatures and a comfortable indoor environment throughout the year at no cost.
Organization and Functionality
With two clearly distinct floors, the House in Reguenga offers a functional and fluid organization.
The ground floor, where the social areas are concentrated, includes the living and dining rooms, the kitchen, an additional bedroom, and support areas such as storage, laundry, and garage.
The direct relationship with the outdoors allows the spaces to naturally extend into the garden, creating a continuity between the interior and exterior of the house.
On the upper floor, there are three bedrooms, including the master bedroom, which also offers visual dominance over the property and privacy. This bedroom features a dressing area and a private bathroom, as well as a large exclusive terrace, providing a wide and uninterrupted view of the surrounding landscape.
The organization of the house was designed to promote comfort and practicality for all family members.
Design and Image of the Building
The image of the House in Reguenga is marked by a sober and contemporary volume, with clean lines and a restrained material palette. One of the distinctive elements of the project is the canopy that covers the garage and protects the path to the main entrance and the kitchen. This fluid structure "rises" to the level of the house's roof, merging with the main volume and extending to cover the master bedroom terrace. This architectural gesture creates visual and functional continuity, while also providing solar protection and shelter. The dining room volume stands out as a dissonant body that caps the eastern end of the house, creating a point of visual interest and reinforcing the sense of lightness and modernity of the ensemble.
Conclusion
The House in Reguenga combines contemporary architecture with elegance, efficiency, and a true integration into the environment. With a design suited to sustainable solutions and a functional program designed for family life, this project creates a refuge where comfort, aesthetics, and nature harmonize.