Architects: Victor Vilhena Architects
Area: 400 m²
Year: 2012
Photography: Joao Morgado
City: Tavira
Country: Portugal
House in Tavira designed by Vitor Vilhena Architects in Tavira, Portugal, replaces an old structure while retaining the original two-volume footprint. Completed in 2012, the project includes two distinct volumes—a regular and an irregular one—connected by a glass hallway. The design respects the site’s topography and integrates with the surrounding landscape of olive trees.
Located in Conceição, Tavira, Algarve, in the south of Portugal, the site offers views of the ocean and is surrounded by 400 olive trees. An old building on the site was replaced with a new structure, preserving the original two-volume footprint that follows the gentle contours of the land.
The new design adheres to the area occupied by the previous building and maintains the southern orientation of the living spaces. The architectural concept aims to create two distinct volumes: one with irregular geometry and another with regular geometry. These volumes are connected by a glass hallway, allowing them to communicate while maintaining their individual identities. The surrounding outdoor spaces are thoughtfully integrated with the terrain, landscape, and vegetation.
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Address: Conceição, Tavira, Algarve, Portugal
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