House in Caniçada

Country

Portugal

Architecture

Atelier Carvalho Araújo

Photography

NUDO

About the project

House in Caniçada is thoughtfully situated within a densely wooded landscape near the Caniçada reservoir in Vieira do Minho. The architectural design expands upon the existing structure, transforming it into a three-story volume that organizes a traditional single-family house. The upper floor hosts private living areas, while the two lower levels accommodate social spaces. Large openings on opposing facades create a visual dialogue—one marking the entrance and the other framing the picturesque reservoir view-enhancing the connection between interior and exterior.

The approach to landscaping is deliberately minimal, preserving the site’s natural density and reinforcing the sense of shelter provided by the surrounding forest. By maintaining the integrity of its environment, House in Caniçada embodies a design philosophy that prioritizes immersion and discretion, ensuring that the architecture coexists harmoniously with the land.

 

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thermal-transmittance

Thermal Transmittance

watertightness

Watertightness

air-permeability

Air permeability

wind-resistance

Wind resistance

resistance

Impact resistance

insulation

Sound insulation

security

Security

thermal-transmittance

Thermal Transmittance

Uw Ug = 1,0 (38mm)
Uw Ug = 0.5 (54mm)

watertightness

Watertightness

ISO EN 12208 + ISO EN 1027

E1200 (54mm)

(4 classes above 9A) 1

air-permeability

Air permeability

ISO EN 12207 + ISO EN 1026

Class 4

(600 Pa or 119 Km/h) 1 2

wind-resistance

Wind resistance

ISO EN 12210 + ISO EN 12211

Class C5

(in 6 possible classes) 2

resistance

Impact resistance

ISO EN 12600 + ISO EN 1630

Class 5

(2000 Pa or 200 Km/h)

insulation

Sound insulation

ISO EN 10140 + ISO EN 717

Rw: 42 db (up to)
security

Security

ISO EN 1628 + ISO EN 1629 + ISO EN 1630

RC2: (WK2)

3

thermal-transmittance

Thermal Transmittance

Uw Ug = 1,0 (38mm)
Uw Ug = 0.5 (54mm)
Uw Ug = 0.47 (62mm)

watertightness

Watertightness

ISO EN 12208 + ISO EN 1027

E1200

(7 classes above 9A) 1

air-permeability

Air permeability

ISO EN 12207 + ISO en 1026

Class 4

(600 Pa or 110 Km/h) 1

wind-resistance

Wind resistance

ISO EN 12210 + ISO EN 12211

Class B5

(2000 Pa or 200 Km/h) 1

resistance

Impact resistance

ISO EN 12600 + ISO EN 1630

Class 5 (38mm / 54mm)

1C1 | 2B2 | 1B1 2 (62mm)

insulation

Sound insulation

ISO EN 10140 + ISO EN 717

Rw: 42 db (up to) (38mm / 54mm)

Rw: 44 db (up to) (62mm)

security

Security

ISO EN 1628 + ISO EN 1629 + ISO EN 1630

RC2: (WK2)

3

thermal-transmittance

Thermal Transmittance

Uw Ug = 1.0 (38mm)
Uw Ug = 0.5 (54mm)

watertightness

Watertightness

ISO EN 12208 + ISO EN 1027

E1650

(7 Clases superior a 9A) 1

air-permeability

Air permeability

ISO EN 12207 + ISO EN 1026

Class 4

(600 Pa or 110 Km/h) 1

wind-resistance

Wind resistance

ISO EN 12210 + ISO EN 12211

Class C5

(2000 Pa or 200 Km/h) 1

resistance

Impact resistance

ISO EN 12600 + ISO EN 1630

Class 5
insulation

Sound insulation

ISO EN 10140 + ISO EN 717

Rw: 42 db (up to)
security

Security

ISO EN 1628 + ISO EN 1629 + ISO EN 1630

RC2: (WK2)

2

thermal-transmittance

Thermal Transmittance

Uw Ug = 0.7 (38mm)
Uw Ug = 0.7 (54mm)

watertightness

Watertightness

ISO EN 12208 + ISO EN 1027

Class 8A

(450 Pa or 95 km/h)

air-permeability

Air permeability

ISO EN 12207 + ISO en 1026

Class 3

(600 Pa or 110 Km/h)

wind-resistance

Wind resistance

ISO EN 12210 + ISO EN 12211

Class C5

(2000 Pa or 200 Km/h)

resistance

Impact resistance

ISO EN 12600 + ISO EN 1630

Class 5

(in 6 possible classes)

insulation

Sound insulation

ISO EN 10140 + ISO EN 717

Rw: 38 db (up to)
security

Security

RC2: (WK2) 2

RC2: (WK2)

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