Discover the H81 House in Praia Verde, a stunning residence designed by José Martinez Silva and located in Castro Marim, Portugal.
Perched at the edge of the Ria Formosa Nature Park and the Castro Marim Marshland Nature Reserve, the house is a testament to sustainable concrete design. With its two exposed concrete planes with pure lines, thermowood-treated wooden slats, and a sustainable cover consisting of a layer of native plants, the property offers a unique blend of nature and modern architecture. Large, south-facing openings make the most of the stunning views, while a concrete canopy and projected insulation keep the interior comfortable all year round.

About H81 House in Praia Verde
Located in Praia Verde, between the Ria Formosa Nature Park and the Castro Marim Marshland Nature Reserve, the property is home to an immense spontaneous pine forest, shaped by the winds brought by the sea. Sculptured pine trees stretch along the valley to the river that runs along the property’s southern edge. Designing with Sensitivity
The responsibility for intervening in a place with such mystique and beauty imposed the challenge of designing a house that follows the sensations, textures, light, shadows, and materiality of the place.
Preserving the Landscape
The house sought to preserve the essence of the surrounding landscape, making its way between two exposed concrete planes with pure lines; these formed the floor slab, which rested lightly on the groun...