Arched facade in Monte Estoril | Mariana Barbosa Mateus

The site is located in one of the hills of Monte Estoril coastal village, which became in the 19th
Century, a summer holiday cluster for Portuguese and European aristocracies. This has created an eclectic landscape with luxurious chalets and traditional Portuguese houses, influenced by the neoromantic architecture of the 19th century.
The new residential building accommodates 3 apartments and sits on a podium embedded in the sloped topography of the site. A sinuous ramp connects the street level to the building. The
monolithic volume is entirely covered in lime render. The irregularities of the textured, handapplied finish contrast with the sharpness of the steel elements, such as window frames and balustrades. The project echoes elements of its architectural context, such as the four-pitched roof covered in glazed tiles. The building facades are wrapped with arches, displayed to create a rhythmic repetition. These are at times windows, loggias, or simply subtle recesses in the render. The outdoor space offers different typologies, carved patios on the podium, deep loggias, and terraces with pools. From the inside, the background landscape and new gardens are framed by the arches.