The Costa Brava House project located in Torres Novas, Portugal involved the renovation of two existing buildings and the construction of a new complimentary space, to create two independent dwellings designed for use by a family as a second home.

Description
Due to the exposed nature of the site in relation to its surroundings, the main focus of the project was redesigning the boundaries of the plot, mediating the relationship between house, street, and landscape. To this end, the perimeter walls fold around the various buildings to create a uniform appearance, while also offering privacy and sheltering the patios from the surrounding environment. These walls demarcate the space and unfold onto the East-facing shared outdoor area, where the pool level offers views of the surrounding countryside. The existing buildings consisted of two spaces: the first, accessed via the veranda at street level, gave access to the bedrooms, while the second, on a lower level, housed the reception rooms. To the East, a small building was added, providing a new entrance to the house, and connecting private and social areas. The existing bedrooms were renovated, and a new bathroom was designed, illuminated via a skylight above the shower area. The kitchen area was combined with the living room, with units defining the two spaces, while allowing free movement between them.
A new dwelling was added on the lower level, parallel to the street. Its trapezoid form made it p...