House in Aldeia Nova
- Renovation & Repurpose, House
- Aldeia Nova, Miranda do Douro, 2006
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The Rehabilitation and Remodeling of a Ruined House is a project that converts a mixed construction of housing and livestock shelter, highly degraded, typical of Aldeia Nova, in Miranda do Douro, into a functional, bright, comfortable, and discreet house in the landscape, preserving all references to the vernacular construction of the place.
Objective of the rehabilitation and remodeling project
This house is intended as a vacation and weekend residence for a family with local roots.
However, it is considered that in the future it may become a permanent residence.
The functional program of the architecture project
The program is for a four-bedroom residence, with the inherent support spaces, living and dining rooms, as well as a workspace with library and office characteristics.
The area of the existing house was sufficient to accommodate all the desired residential spaces, as well as their interconnections. However, the conditions for natural lighting and interior ventilation of the building are not met. To achieve this, it is necessary to intervene in the facades.
The project and light, climate, and landscape
In the facades, large openings are carefully defined to illuminate the created spaces with quality.
These openings were considered based on the incidence of the sun, taking into account the stifling heat of summer and the intense cold of winter. And, on the other hand, to allow enjoyment of the garden and the landscape, observed from inside the house.
The project and the internal organization of the house
In the House in New Village, the rooms typically used during the day are all on the ground floor, prioritizing direct access to the outdoor space. The bedrooms occupy the upper floor, although with one exception.
The project and comfort over time
The bedroom on the ground floor is intended to ensure accessibility to the house over time and for various generations of the family.
One of the bedrooms has access to a private terrace. This will be protected from the sun by awnings inserted into a metal structure, which will allow for suitable indoor and outdoor comfort conditions according to the seasons.
The project, construction strategies, and the harmonization of the house's image
The stability of the walls subjected to the opening of new apertures, for the new windows and doors, will be ensured by visible iron structures. This framing distinguishes the new apertures from the existing ones. The visual impact of the new apertures on the building's facades requalifies the overall image of this house in New Village, aiming for a new harmony between the old and the new.