We were asked to remodel a
farmhouse for holidays and week-ends use, to take advantage of the
beautiful river view and the existing gardens, with a minimum
capacity of four double bedrooms, good living areas and a generous
kitchen.
Our proposal takes the
most from the proximity to the Douro river: on the lower terraces of
the property we propose a free-flow swimming pool that blends into
the landscape and makes a visual continuity with the river view; in
the main floor of the house, the common areas - living room and
kitchen - are also facing west to enjoy the magnificent view. A metal
structured balcony, lightweight and detached from the house's body,
extends the living spaces towards the exterior.The access to all rooms
and spaces of the house are made by means of a corridor in the core
of the house surrounding an inner courtyard, with a more private
garden. On the ground floor, we located other living room spaces and
some technical areas. The separation in two different floors of the
living spaces allows the experience of a simultaneous usage without
conflicts of people of different ages and different rhythms of life
in the same house.