A single story home, with three bedrooms, for a family of 4. This couple with their two kids wanted a peaceful living outside busy Lisbon. Sintra offers a rural living yet close proximity to the city centre as well as the historical centre of the villa. Close proximity to beaches like Praia Grande was also a key factor for choosing this plot.
The house is largely connected to a centered patio, oriented to the west / south west. Natural ventilation and lighting played a key role in the development of the concept.
A simple yet modern material palette, blending rustic with modern composes the overall aesthetic, taking advantage of the existing terrain and maximizing all spaces for the house's users.
The house is largely connected to a centered patio, oriented to the west / south west. Natural ventilation and lighting played a key role in the development of the concept.
A simple yet modern material palette, blending rustic with modern composes the overall aesthetic, taking advantage of the existing terrain and maximizing all spaces for the house's users.
Location: Nafarros, Sintra, Portugal
Client: Filipe Vicente & Cátia Ferrão
Role: Lead Architect
Team:
Engineering: Quino Projecto
Metalwork: Aço P. Cascais
Carpentry: Jorge Palma
Contractor: To be defined.
Status: Approved. Build starting August 2026.
Engineering: Quino Projecto
Metalwork: Aço P. Cascais
Carpentry: Jorge Palma
Contractor: To be defined.
Status: Approved. Build starting August 2026.
Floor plan (ground floor).
Single level house, T3.
The concept is based around a central courtyard that connects to the kitchen & dining area,
creating an outdoor social area covered by wooden pergolas, facing west & southwest.
The suite is located at the northwest corner, allowing for greater privacy.
