Casa Pó by Ricardo Silva Carvalho Architects

29/04/2014. [Pó] Portugal
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This white house, located on Portugal Coast in a farmer area is the last house by the architect Ricardo Silva Carvalho.

Oustside vision. Casa Pó by Ricardo Silva Carvalho Architects. Photography © FG+SG.

Oustside vision. Casa Pó by Ricardo Silva Carvalho Architects. Photography © FG+SG.

Access view. Casa Pó by Ricardo Silva Carvalho Architects. Photography © FG+SG.

Corner view. Casa Pó by Ricardo Silva Carvalho Architects. Photography © FG+SG.

Casa Pó by Ricardo Silva Carvalho Architects. Photography © FG+SG.

Car park and access. Casa Pó by Ricardo Silva Carvalho Architects. Photography © FG+SG.

Casa Pó by Ricardo Silva Carvalho Architects. Photography © FG+SG.

Corridor and courtyard. Casa Pó by Ricardo Silva Carvalho Architects. Photography © FG+SG.

Bedroom. Casa Pó by Ricardo Silva Carvalho Architects. Photography © FG+SG.

Bathroom. Casa Pó by Ricardo Silva Carvalho Architects. Photography © FG+SG.

Casa Pó by Ricardo Silva Carvalho Architects. Photography © FG+SG.

Living room. Casa Pó by Ricardo Silva Carvalho Architects. Photography © FG+SG.

Corridor. Casa Pó by Ricardo Silva Carvalho Architects. Photography © FG+SG.

First floor plan. Casa Pó by Ricardo Silva Carvalho Architects. Photography © FG+SG.

Lateral view, exterior. Casa Pó by Ricardo Silva Carvalho Architects. Photography © FG+SG.

Casa Pó by Ricardo Silva Carvalho Architects. Photography © FG+SG.

Sunset vision. Casa Pó by Ricardo Silva Carvalho Architects. Photography © FG+SG.

View from square. Casa Pó by Ricardo Silva Carvalho Architects. Photography © FG+SG.

Night view. Casa Pó by Ricardo Silva Carvalho Architects. Photography © FG+SG.

Site plan. Casa Pó by Ricardo Silva Carvalho Architects.

Planta baja. Casa Pó por Ricardo Silva Carvalho Arquitectos.

Section. Casa Pó by Ricardo Silva Carvalho Architects.

Sección. Casa Pó por Ricardo Silva Carvalho Arquitectos.

White volume, cross views on a linear courtyard, and set back facade alignment with the adjacent building. Pitched roofs that allow the use of a mezzanine space, and articulation through a hallway corridor are the main elements that organize the program of this interesting home by Portugese architect, Ricardo Silva Carvalho.

Description project, by Ricardo Silva Carvalho Arquitectos.

Located on the west coast of Portugal in an agricultural area relatively close to the ocean, this new residence is situated in a village with quite heterogeneous features. In order to make the most out of the solar exposure and minimize the impact on the surroundings, the implementation on the ground distances itself as far as possible from the boundaries, having however, points in common with the adjoining buildings and thereby creating a more powerful presence without disrupting the existing surroundings, and contributing to a better design of the urban morphology.

The intention was to conceive a simple, clear, and interactive space from a functional point of view in relation to its users, reflecting only the essential, with the particular needs inherent to a space, and with specific uses and functions that fulfill all of the projected requirements; creating appropriate working, comfort, and environmental conditions.

Thus, spatial organization was the main focus, based on the idea of creating “light” circulations around every space. All spaces were made accessible to the open backyard surrounding the house, and with the main entrance through a covered patio that results from angled, butterfly-shaped roofs that feature an elliptical cutout, letting in light from the south.

The entrance of the house is characterized by a succession of spaces that mysteriously appear between volumes that never touch its limits and unravel through the continuity of the roof which progressively grows in scale until it reaches the rooms that are divided in height, revealing a small mezzanine that overlooks all areas of the house.

In the frequently used entryway there is a “meal” area supported by a food preparation counter within a cabinet that opens on both sides. One of these sides contains a common sanitary installation and the other a technical storage space that divides this area from the living room. The living room area extends outward through large windows that expand from the entrance, thereby illuminating and amplifying the relationship with the exterior. This area is bounded by a second cabinet facing it therefore concealing the most private areas of the residence. This second cabinet contains on one side a bathroom to support the bedrooms and on the other a staircase where one can access the mezzanine above the rooms. Across the entrance patio there is a parking space and a covered support structure to outside activities.

CREDITS.

Architects.- Ricardo Silva Carvalho Arquitectos.
Location.- 2540-490 Pó, Portugal.
Project Area.- 240 sqm.
Project Year.- 2013.