Portuguese Architects

Unusual Portuguese Architecture – A House of Art

Casa das Historias is a contemporary concrete house that sits in the Portuguese seaside town of Cascais. Designed by architect Eduardo Souto de Moura, this unusual Portuguese architecture is an homage to history with an eye toward the future. Made expressly to house a collection of work by London-based Portuguese artist Paula Rego, the home features two sky-reaching volumes that stand out on the horizon, its rusty-red concrete color conspicuous against the green, grassy surroundings. One of the prominent pyramids ... Continue >

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Contemporary Portuguese Architecture – Spiral Staircase for 6,000 Books

This contemporary Portuguese architecture will have your head spinning! Architect Manuel Maia Gomes designed this spiral staircase home dubbed House Antero de Quental, with its sculptural central feature making its way upward and the rest of the house winding around it in perfect harmony. The minimalist interiors highlight this twisting architectural feature without detracting from its grandeur. Warm wood details and an exposed timber ceiling create a focal point overhead – a smart design feature, as the layout leads residents ... Continue >

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Modern Portuguese Architecture ... will change the way you see the world

Described by folks at SousaSantos, a modern Portuguese architecture firm, as a “vision device”, the contemporary Y House is designed to change the way you see the world – literally. “The big curved window is this statement vortex,” explains the architect of this unusual house plan. “It creates a visual path that, like a camera traveling, reveals the image of the landscape.” The minimalist white facade features expansive windows throughout, allowing for a view of the outdoors from every point ... Continue >

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Seaside Home Design in Portugal - simply black and white

This contemporary seaside home design by Portuguese architect Paulo David is also referred to as “black and white house,” named for its opposing color palettes of black of the exterior and white interiors. You could say this home is minimalist living at its most. Views from this seaside home are always at hand here in Funchal of Madeira, Portugal. On the outside, this cool design boasts a simple, squared shape and a minimal black facade punctuated by large windows. This ... Continue >

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Luxury Summer House of Mediterranean Design Offers Amazing Views from a Rooftop Pool!

Designed by Portuguese architect Alvaro Siza, this gorgeous luxury summer house on the island of Mallorca, Spain manages to stand out, in spire of its awe-inspiring backdrop. Inspired by its rocky surroundings, this summer house rises 26 meters above sea level in jagged white shards, its fragmented volumes extending across the hillside and overlooking the seaside. Three main structures are connected by pathways, leading you through the home’s various volumes that function as a main entrance, a bedroom and living ... Continue >

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