House C

House C, located in Viana do Castelo, Portugal, stands facing the sea, surrounded by the rural landscape of Mount Santa Luzia and the typical granite and wood architecture of the Minho region.

The original site contained a central core and several annexes in a state of great disrepair. The project's goal was to reconstruct and rehabilitate based on both vernacular and contemporary architecture.

The architecture of the house draws inspiration from the traditional Minho region architecture, using materials such as granite, wood, and iron. The house blends into the surrounding landscape, with windows framing the ocean.

The interior of the house was designed to take advantage of the varying ceiling heights. On the ground floor, the kitchen features a wooden beam ceiling, and the living room with its double-height ceiling enhances the feeling of spaciousness and luminosity. The large window on the south facade allows natural light to flood the room, and the metal and wood staircase leads to a mezzanine on the first floor, where two suites have been designed, along with a spacious balcony overlooking the sea. This composition respects the geometry of the original house volume, reminiscent of a barn.

The House C project aims to demonstrate how architecture can respect and preserve built heritage while creating new modern and comfortable spaces.