Casa de Sintra | Tsou Arquitectos

Lisbon / Portugal / 2024

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Casa de Sintra is located in a small wilderness facing the natural landscape within the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park.


The original compartmentation was of small dimeensions, with a distribution corridor. Access to the attic was tight and did not contribute to the living experience of the house.


The use of the house in its original state allowed for an understanding of the aspirations and needs for correction in the distribution of spaces, in order to take advantage of more optimized area management and views to the outside.


The changes made were carried out to provide greater functionality and a renewed aesthetic, without compromising structural robustness. Therefore, in the intervention proposal, the corridors were eliminated, and the circulation was redesigned. The entrance was conceived as a mudroom, fitting the rural atmosphere of the residence and establishing direct access to the living room.


The kitchen, with double-height ceiling, provides a sense of spaciousness, enhanced by the natural light entry through the skylight and the window facing the attic. The stairs to the attic were redesigned to facilitate access, allowing the creation of a new resting and social space on the upper floor.


The chosen materials, such as lime paints, oak flooring, hydraulic mosaics and handmade tiles, evoke the countryside and a natural atmosphere. The anthracite-toned metallic elements add a contemporary and sophisticated touch to the ensemble.


 


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A Casa de Sintra localiza-se numa pequena zona erma, confrontante com a paisagem natural inserida no Parque Natural de Sintra-Cascais.


A compartimentação original era de dimensões reduzidas, com um corredor de distribuição. O acesso ao sótão era apertado e não participava da vivência da casa.


O uso da casa no seu estado original permitiu compreender as aspirações e necessidades de correção na distribuição dos espaços, de modo a tirar partido de uma gestão de áreas mais otimizada e das vistas para o exterior.


As alterações efetuadas foram realizadas de modo a proporcionar maior funcionalidade e estética renovada, sem comprometer a robustez estrutural. Assim, na proposta de intervenção, foram eliminados os corredores e reformulada a circulação. A entrada foi concebida como uma mudroom, adequando-se ao ambiente rural da residência e estabelecendo um acesso direto à sala de convívio.


A cozinha, com pé-direito duplo, oferece uma sensação de amplitude, reforçada pela entrada de luz natural da claraboia e da janela voltada para o sótão. As escadas para o sótão foram redesenhadas para facilitar o acesso, permitindo a criação de um novo espaço de descanso e convívio no piso superior.


Os materiais escolhidos, como as tintas de cal, o soalho de carvalho, o mosaico hidráulico e os azulejos artesanais, evocam a atmosfera campestre e natural.  Os elementos metálicos em tom antracite conferem um toque contemporâneo e sofisticado ao conjunto.


 


Photography: Ivo Tavares Studio

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    Casa de Sintra is located in a small wilderness facing the natural landscape within the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park. The original compartmentation was of small dimeensions, with a distribution corridor. Access to the attic was tight and did not contribute to the living experience of the house. The use of the house in its original state allowed for an understanding of the aspirations and needs for correction in the distribution of spaces, in order to take advantage of more optimized area...

    Project details
    • Year 2024
    • Work finished in 2024
    • Status Completed works
    • Type Apartments / Interior Design
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