Architectural practice Pema Studio channels the concept of a protected forest when designing its new Forte House located in Santo Tirso, Portugal. It is a blocky structure with white tonal hues that overtakes a neglected existing building. It sits within an existing stone perimeter wall along the site and has an exterior space by the edges for a private and skylit patio space.
Pema Studio states that "The house is designed in a complex balance between the creation of a dense and closed fortress and the reinterpretation of the typical patio house, looking for a protected oasis in its intimate relationship with the sky. The intervention starts from a massive block that impertinently detaches from the limits and mimics the land plot outline."
Blocky Stone Perimeter Homes
Pema Studio Designs the Dense Enclosed Forte House in Portugal
Trend Themes
1. Protected Fortress House - Designing homes with fortress-like qualities and oasis-like features that mimic the land plot outline to create a new sense of privacy and seclusion.
2. Stone Perimeter Wall - Incorporating existing stone perimeter walls into new building designs to create a seamless blend between old and new architecture.
3. Patio House Reinterpretation - Reinterpreting typical patio house designs to create an intimate and private relationship with the sky and surrounding natural environment.
Industry Implications
1. Real Estate - Opportunities to create new building designs that prioritize privacy and seclusion through the incorporation of fortress-like features and intimate relationship with the sky.
2. Architecture - Opportunities to explore reinterpretations of traditional architectural designs and incorporate existing structures into new designs to create a unique blend of old and new elements.
3. Construction - Opportunities to execute complex building designs that balance the creation of fortress-like qualities while also creating oasis-like spaces for relaxation and privacy.