Modernity with an aesthetic heritage. Caramão BN House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos
24/05/2022.
[Lisbon] Portugal
metalocus, ÁNGELA MARTÍNEZ
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The project of João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos is perfectly integrated into its surroundings. It is the extension and renovation of a single-family house located in a unique residential street in the city of Lisbon. This house was completed at the end of 2021.
The location in which the dwelling is located is notable for its low-rise buildings. These buildings have a very well-defined aesthetic composition, with white façades and a regulated compositional layout. The project prioritises the preservation of the essential characteristics of the neighbourhood.
The location in which the dwelling is located is notable for its low-rise buildings. These buildings have a very well-defined aesthetic composition, with white façades and a regulated compositional layout. The project prioritises the preservation of the essential characteristics of the neighbourhood.
Caramão BN House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG | Architectural Photography.
Caramão BN House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG | Architectural Photography.
Caramão BN House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG | Architectural Photography.
Caramão BN House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG | Architectural Photography.
Caramão BN House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG | Architectural Photography.
Caramão BN House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG | Architectural Photography.
Caramão BN House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG | Architectural Photography.
Caramão BN House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG | Architectural Photography.
Caramão BN House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG | Architectural Photography.
Caramão BN House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG | Architectural Photography.
Caramão BN House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG | Architectural Photography.
Caramão BN House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG | Architectural Photography.
Caramão BN House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG | Architectural Photography.
Caramão BN House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG | Architectural Photography.
Caramão BN House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG | Architectural Photography.
Caramão BN House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG | Architectural Photography.
Caramão BN House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG | Architectural Photography.
Caramão BN House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG | Architectural Photography.
Caramão BN House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG | Architectural Photography.
Caramão BN House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG | Architectural Photography.
Caramão BN House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG | Architectural Photography.
Caramão BN House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG | Architectural Photography.
Caramão BN House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG | Architectural Photography.
Caramão BN House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG | Architectural Photography.
Caramão BN House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG | Architectural Photography.
Caramão BN House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG | Architectural Photography.
Caramão BN House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG | Architectural Photography.
Caramão BN House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG | Architectural Photography.
Caramão BN House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG | Architectural Photography.
Caramão BN House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG | Architectural Photography.
Caramão BN House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG | Architectural Photography.
Caramão BN House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG | Architectural Photography.
Caramão BN House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG | Architectural Photography.
Caramão BN House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG | Architectural Photography.
Caramão BN House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG | Architectural Photography.
Caramão BN House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG | Architectural Photography.
Caramão BN House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG | Architectural Photography.
Caramão BN House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG | Architectural Photography.
Caramão BN House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG | Architectural Photography.
Ground floor plan. Caramão BN House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos.
Basement floor plan. Caramão BN House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos.
First floor plan. Caramão BN House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos.
Roof floor plan. Caramão BN House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos.
Section AA'. Caramão BN House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos.
Section BB'. Caramão BN House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos.
Section CC'. Caramão BN House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos.
North elevation. Caramão BN House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos.
South elevation. Caramão BN House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos.
Caramão BN House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG | Architectural Photography.
Caramão BN House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG | Architectural Photography.
Caramão BN House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG | Architectural Photography.
João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos proposes a dwelling in which the dimensions of its rear space are modified. The façade is advanced towards the interior of the plot and thus produces a spatial division with regard to its pre-existing situation. This formal proposal allows the integration of a new courtyard/garden.
The building is made up of 3 floors and its interior layout was redesigned in order to encourage social relations. The rooms are open and diaphanous, so that users can continue their journey with fluidity and ease from one space to another.
The building is made up of 3 floors and its interior layout was redesigned in order to encourage social relations. The rooms are open and diaphanous, so that users can continue their journey with fluidity and ease from one space to another.
Description of project by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos
The highlight is drawn to the extension at the back, made possible by moving forward the rear façade into the interior of the plot, resulting in the fully redrawing of the façade which allowed a good number of interior changes. This façade has few visual elements, where only the essential prevails in contrast with the diversity and characteristic disorder of the usual patio environments.
Finished by the end of 2021, it is now possible to see a house which everyone recognizes blended with its surroundings, thanks to the preservation of the main façade respecting the neighbourhood's characteristics.
The house comprises 3 floors (basement, ground-floor & 1st floor), with the social area on the ground floor and the private area on the 1st floor. The basement has a laundry/technical area, a guest toilet, and an office/guestroom, going a bit beyond its most obvious function. As a curiosity this lower floor is naturally lighted and ventilated by a “lightwell/patio”.
The interior was partially transformed to value human interaction, the major concern being how the residents may benefit from the house. To achieve this purpose, spaces integrated with the kitchen open to the living-room were designed and the living-room extended into the patio. The ground floor is fluid, wide and unified by also joining the transformed garden into a social area, which boosts interpersonal interactions.
At the back of the 1st floor an ensuite bedroom with an exclusive patio was designed as well as two other bedrooms, which, by being close to the main façade and benefiting from the roof’s garret have a high ceiling, thus presenting an elegant and distinct design.
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Architects
João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Lead architect.- João Tiago Aguiar.
Design team
Susana Luis, Rúben Mateus, João Nery Morais, Maria Sousa Otto, Arianna Camozzi, Samanta Cardoso de Menezes, Diogo Romão, Constança Lino, Francisco Duarte, Nuno Sequeira, Renata Vieira.
Collaborators
Engineering.- OMF.
Builder
Carlos Godinho da Silva, Lda.
Area
194 sqm.
Dates
Completion Year.- 2020.
Location
Lisbon, Portugal.
Photography
FG+SG | Architectural Photography. Fernando Guerra.
Joao Tiago Aguiar
Joao Tiago Aguiar. Born in Lisbon – Portugal, in 1973. Architecture Degree by Faculdade Arquitectura Universidade Técnica Lisboa in 1996.
Collaboration with van Sambeek & van Veen, Amsterdam, Holland, between years 1997 and 2000 and with Broadway Malyan, Portugal, from 2000 until 2004. In 2004 establishes the architecture firm in partnership. In 2008, proceeds individually under the name João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos.
The office, located in the city centre of Lisbon, is mainly focused in the discipline of Architecture, counting already with a large number of built and ongoing projects. Designing furniture and lighting are also part of the design process of the office.
Various projects have been published in different national and international architecture magazines, architecture websites and books.
Collaboration with van Sambeek & van Veen, Amsterdam, Holland, between years 1997 and 2000 and with Broadway Malyan, Portugal, from 2000 until 2004. In 2004 establishes the architecture firm in partnership. In 2008, proceeds individually under the name João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos.
The office, located in the city centre of Lisbon, is mainly focused in the discipline of Architecture, counting already with a large number of built and ongoing projects. Designing furniture and lighting are also part of the design process of the office.
Various projects have been published in different national and international architecture magazines, architecture websites and books.
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