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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air-permeability

Air permeability

wind-resistance

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insulation

Acoustic insulation

security

Resistance class

thermal-transmittance

Thermal Transmittance

Uw 1.87 W / m2 K (26mm)
Uw 1.58 W / m2 K (38mm)
Uw 1.07 W / m2 K (54mm)

watertightness

Watertightness

ISO EN 12208 + ISO EN 1027

up to E900 (26mm)
up to E1050 (38mm)
up to E1200 (54mm)
air-permeability

Air permeability

ISO EN 12207 + ISO EN 1026

up to Class 3 (26mm)
up to Class 4 (38mm)
up to Class 4 (54mm)
wind-resistance

Wind resistance

ISO EN 12210 + ISO EN 12211

Class B3 (26mm)
Class C5 (38mm)
Class B4 (54mm)
insulation

Sound insulation

ISO EN 10140 + ISO EN 717

up to 42 db
security

Security

ISO EN 1628 + ISO EN 1629 + ISO EN 1630

RC2: (WK2) *1
thermal-transmittance

Thermal Transmittance

Uw 1.56 W / m2 K (38mm)
Uw 1.06 W / m2 K (54mm)
Uw 0.89 W / m2 K (62mm)

watertightness

Watertightness

ISO EN 12208 + ISO EN 1027

up to E1200 (38 mm)
air-permeability

Air permeability

ISO EN 12207 + ISO en 1026

up to Class 4 (38 mm)
wind-resistance

Wind resistance

ISO EN 12210 + ISO EN 12211

Class B5 (38 mm)
insulation

Sound insulation

ISO EN 10140 + ISO EN 717

up to 38 db
security

Security

ISO EN 1628 + ISO EN 1629 + ISO EN 1630

RC2: (WK2) *1
thermal-transmittance

Thermal Transmittance

Uw 1.61 W / m2 K (38mm)
Uw 1.08 W / m2 K (54mm)

watertightness

Watertightness

ISO EN 12208 + ISO EN 1027

up to E1650 (38 mm)
air-permeability

Air permeability

ISO EN 12207 + ISO EN 1026

up to Class 4 (38 mm)
wind-resistance

Wind resistance

ISO EN 12210 + ISO EN 12211

Class C5 (38 mm)
insulation

Sound insulation

ISO EN 10140 + ISO EN 717

up to 40 db
security

Security

ISO EN 1628 + ISO EN 1629 + ISO EN 1630

RC2: (WK2) *1
thermal-transmittance

Thermal Transmittance

Uw 1.55 W / m2 K (38mm)
Uw 1.07 W / m2 K (54mm)

watertightness

Watertightness

ISO EN 12208 + ISO EN 1027

up to Class 8A (38 mm)
up to Class 8A (54mm)
air-permeability

Air permeability

ISO EN 12207 + ISO en 1026

up to Class 3 (38 mm)
up to Class 4 (54mm)
wind-resistance

Wind resistance

ISO EN 12210 + ISO EN 12211

Class B3 (38 mm)
Class C4 (54mm)
insulation

Sound insulation

ISO EN 10140 + ISO EN 717

up to 38 db
security

Security

RC2: (WK2) 2

RC2: (WK2) *1

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