The existing plot on which the house stands included a garden on three fronts. The house was formally unaligned and the aim was to renovate the property and add a new volume with a new spatial and formal language
Renovation of a house in Lisbon. From chaotic aesthetics to coherent, minimal architecture
Casa Heredia is a renovation project by atelier cais studio in the Restelo district of Lisbon, characterised by simple, austere houses. The premise of the project was to restore the image of the existing house with the addition of a new volume
The internal layout of the house was almost completely rearranged, the entrance was redefined and the morphology of the roof was optimized to make room for a new attic. While the front façade has been maintained, the sides and back have been altered by the addition of the new volume
In the back garden, a swimming pool and a covered dining area have been added, making it possible to fully enjoy the outdoor space. The house, intended for a couple and takes advantage of the three most favourable solar orientations, south, east and west
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