House in Vila Real

Country

Portugal

Architecture

Sebastião Moreira

Photography

João Ferrand

About the project

The House in Vila Real, designed by Sebastião Moreira, exemplifies architectural restraint, prioritizing clarity in form and materiality to create a pure, timeless aesthetic. The single-story structure extends laterally within a tranquil landscape, fostering a subtle interaction with its natural environment. This composition utilizes a minimalist vernacular with clean geometric lines and a warm-toned façade. The design features a deliberate interplay between solid and void, enhancing the integration of built space with the surrounding nature.

A significant aspect of this project is the expansive roof projection, which reinforces the design’s horizontal orientation while providing shelter and underscoring the structure’s lightness. A key component of this spatial continuity is OTIIMA Plus windows, designed to eliminate the barrier between interior and exterior spaces. The floor-to-ceiling glass panels optimize the ingress of natural light, shaping the interior environments and creating a fluid transition to the outdoor areas. This approach distills architecture to its fundamental aspects—light, space, and materiality—culminating in an elegant and understated residential experience.

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