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A House on the Cliff
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A House on the Cliff
House on the cliff consists of two 200 m² residences positioned on a northern coastal slope of Madeira, overlooking the Atlantic and framed by two dramatic cliffs. The site is defined by expansive panoramic views and a powerful topography. Architecture is conceived as a precise response to these visual thresholds. Every spatial decision begins with the horizon.
The two houses operate in dual mode: they can function as a single organism or as fully independent units. Circulation, access, and engineering systems allow complete separation while preserving architectural integrity. The planning follows a clear principle — form follows view.
Primary living spaces are organized on one level, aligned with two dominant visual axes: the ocean and the cliffs. Walls frame and protect simultaneously, eliminating peripheral distractions while intensifying the main panorama. Windows are conceived as instruments of composition rather than façade elements.
Movement through the house is structured as a sequence of thresholds — from compressed interior zones to full exposure to the Atlantic horizon. Flat green roofs extend the landscape upward, allowing the houses to read as sculptural volumes from distant viewpoints while visually continuing the slope.
The two houses operate in dual mode: they can function as a single organism or as fully independent units. Circulation, access, and engineering systems allow complete separation while preserving architectural integrity. The planning follows a clear principle — form follows view.
Primary living spaces are organized on one level, aligned with two dominant visual axes: the ocean and the cliffs. Walls frame and protect simultaneously, eliminating peripheral distractions while intensifying the main panorama. Windows are conceived as instruments of composition rather than façade elements.
Movement through the house is structured as a sequence of thresholds — from compressed interior zones to full exposure to the Atlantic horizon. Flat green roofs extend the landscape upward, allowing the houses to read as sculptural volumes from distant viewpoints while visually continuing the slope.
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