Building a house on a building plot on a slope is not only more complex, but also requires the development of individual solutions that are geared towards efficiency. Today we show you a completed home renovation project in Portugal. The old dry stone walls made of flat layered rock are cleverly embedded into the architecture and create an interesting contrast to the modern facade cladding. The two-story house is completely covered with a slate facade with dynamic coverage, while large glass surfaces open up a view of the surrounding landscape.
House with slate facade – the project at a glance
The property extends over an area of 1697 m². Of the 1697 m² of land, only 600 m² could be built on as the rest of the land is part of a nature reserve. The old house, which had a total area of around 300 m², was demolished.
The building plot is located on a steep west-east slope, which is divided into two buildings with oneHeight differenceof a total of nine meters. The house is located below street level and opens onto the beautiful farmland that extends across the street.
The slate facade creates a seamless connection between the individual buildings
The building consisted of a house, a threshing floor in the south and a granary. The house was built with thick slate walls, the upper floor and the threshing floor were clad in slate. The architects decided to demolish the upper floor and keep the lower floor and the slate tiles from the threshing floor. This is how it falls into placenew house harmonious with surroundingsa.
The house has a usable area of 643.20 m² on three floors.
Floor 0 (level -2, below street level) was renovated and expanded. It houses the main rooms and a terrace. The new one is therein harmony with the old.
The first floor (the mezzanine) is arranged around the larger terrace and serves the daily life of the family. To the north, the entrance leads to the covered parking space and residents access the kitchen through a corridor. The rooms have a view of the inner courtyard to the south.
Floor 2, visible from the street, is used for relaxation. It partially overlaps with the first floor and protrudes over the entrance area and terrace. It is divided into three bedrooms with private bathrooms. Because of the flat roof construction, a kind of viewing terrace is created at street level, which is oriented towards the horizon.
Architects:NoArq
Ort: Santo Tirso, Portugal
Architect: José Carlos Nunes de Oliveira
Construction area: 643.0 m²
Project year: 2018
Photographer: Fernando Guerra | FG + SG
