Amaro da Costa

Located in Cascais, in a predominantly residential area characterized by a great diversity of volumes and materials, the intervention focused on harmoniously fitting into the neighborhood. The placement of the buildings aimed to make the most of the orientation and solar exposure, promoting privacy and visual comfort for the interior spaces by carefully orienting the openings.

Exterior area, ambience

The buildings, while on distinct plots with different areas and volumes, share the intent of directing views to the South/Southeast. This is manifested in the design
of a series of vertical oblique planes that vary in size across different floors. The openings are interrupted by exposed concrete slabs, creating a rhythmic play of light and shadow that gives the volumes a distinctive materiality, especially on the side facades. At the rear, the openings are narrower and more discreet, punctuated by recessed balconies. The goal was to add a contemporary touch to the building and its surroundings without compromising its relationship with the environment, enhancing its morphological characteristics.