7 parallel volumes. Box XL Houses by Zegnea Arquitectura
22/07/2019.
[Guimarães] Portugal
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metalocus, RAMIRO PÉREZ TOLEDO
Box XL Houses by Zegnea Arquitectura is a seven houses development in Guimarães, Portugal. The aim of the project is "to achieve a balance between the constructed and the natural”.
Box XL Houses by Zegnea Arquitectura. Photograph by João Morgado.
Box XL Houses by Zegnea Arquitectura. Photograph by João Morgado.
Box XL Houses by Zegnea Arquitectura. Photograph by João Morgado.
Box XL Houses by Zegnea Arquitectura. Photograph by João Morgado.
Box XL Houses by Zegnea Arquitectura. Photograph by João Morgado.
Box XL Houses by Zegnea Arquitectura. Photograph by João Morgado.
Box XL Houses by Zegnea Arquitectura. Photograph by João Morgado.
Box XL Houses by Zegnea Arquitectura. Photograph by João Morgado.
Box XL Houses by Zegnea Arquitectura. Photograph by João Morgado.
Box XL Houses by Zegnea Arquitectura. Photograph by João Morgado.
Box XL Houses by Zegnea Arquitectura. Photograph by João Morgado.
Box XL Houses by Zegnea Arquitectura. Photograph by João Morgado.
Box XL Houses by Zegnea Arquitectura. Photograph by João Morgado.
Box XL Houses by Zegnea Arquitectura. Photograph by João Morgado.
Box XL Houses by Zegnea Arquitectura. Photograph by João Morgado.
Box XL Houses by Zegnea Arquitectura. Photograph by João Morgado.
Box XL Houses by Zegnea Arquitectura. Photograph by João Morgado.
Box XL Houses by Zegnea Arquitectura. Photograph by João Morgado.
Box XL Houses by Zegnea Arquitectura. Photograph by João Morgado.
Box XL Houses by Zegnea Arquitectura. Photograph by João Morgado.
Box XL Houses by Zegnea Arquitectura. Photograph by João Morgado.
Box XL Houses by Zegnea Arquitectura. Photograph by João Morgado.
Box XL Houses by Zegnea Arquitectura. Photograph by João Morgado.
Box XL Houses by Zegnea Arquitectura. Photograph by João Morgado.
Box XL Houses by Zegnea Arquitectura. Photograph by João Morgado.
Box XL Houses by Zegnea Arquitectura. Photograph by João Morgado.
Box XL Houses by Zegnea Arquitectura. Photograph by João Morgado.
Box XL Houses by Zegnea Arquitectura. Photograph by João Morgado.
Box XL Houses by Zegnea Arquitectura. Photograph by João Morgado.
Box XL Houses by Zegnea Arquitectura. Photograph by João Morgado.
Box XL Houses by Zegnea Arquitectura. Photograph by João Morgado.
Box XL Houses by Zegnea Arquitectura. Photograph by João Morgado.
Box XL Houses by Zegnea Arquitectura. Photograph by João Morgado.
Box XL Houses by Zegnea Arquitectura. Photograph by João Morgado.
Box XL Houses by Zegnea Arquitectura. Photograph by João Morgado.
Box XL Houses by Zegnea Arquitectura. Photograph by João Morgado.
Box XL Houses by Zegnea Arquitectura. Photograph by João Morgado.
Box XL Houses by Zegnea Arquitectura. Photograph by João Morgado.
Box XL Houses by Zegnea Arquitectura. Photograph by João Morgado.
Box XL Houses by Zegnea Arquitectura. Photograph by João Morgado.
Site plan. Box XL Houses by Zegnea Arquitectura.
Ground floor plan. Box XL Houses by Zegnea Arquitectura.
First floor plan. Box XL Houses by Zegnea Arquitectura.
Elevation. Box XL Houses by Zegnea Arquitectura.
Elevation. Box XL Houses by Zegnea Arquitectura.
In their Box XL Houses project, Zegnea Arquitectura's architects place the seven buildings in parallel, so that they all can have views, while creating outdoor spaces in between.
All the houses have a similar plan, with the garage, entrance and storage area on the lower level, and the living spaces on the top one. The exterior seeks to counterpoint the natural surroundings with clean lines and a smooth grey cladding.
All the houses have a similar plan, with the garage, entrance and storage area on the lower level, and the living spaces on the top one. The exterior seeks to counterpoint the natural surroundings with clean lines and a smooth grey cladding.
Description of project by Zegnea Arquitectura
The Box XL Houses is a seven houses development arranged in a diverse way, creating different relationships with the environment. The aim was to achieve a balance between the “constructed” and the “natural”, between the “mass” and the “void” so that these two antagonistic realities would form a peaceful and continuous dialogue, enhancing each other.
The idea adopted in the project and the division of the lots was carried out to allow the creation of space between the constructed mass, thus obtaining a visual permeability with the landscape.
The house design is practical at one level, the spaces naturally adapt a functional program. At the lower level is the garage, entrance and storage area, which is accessed from a private road specially constructed for this development.
The clarity and pragmatism with which the design of the houses is faced, is likewise reflected in the constructive options and materiality. The choice of materials that compose the interior space, was studied in order to evidence the fluidity of the space, evidencing the natural and successive continuity of its uses.
Externally it seeks a succession of pure volumes, with raw materials, counterpointing to the green spaces and natural elements creating a new landscape. Therefore, the Box XL Houses establish a harmonious relationship with its surroundings.
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Architects
Grupo Zegnea. Lead Architects Arquitectos principales.- Hugo Lobo, Eugénio Ribeiro.
Collaborators
António Póvoas, Diogo Rodrigues, Mariana Rodrigues, Duarte Ramos, Sandra Sanroque, Rita Poças.
Area
4658 m²
Dates
Completion.- 2019
Location
Guimarães, Portugal.
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