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
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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.
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Stone Perimeter Wall — Incorporating existing stone perimeter walls into new building designs to create a seamless blend between old and new architecture.
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Patio House Reinterpretation — Reinterpreting typical patio house designs to create an intimate and private relationship with the sky and surrounding natural environment.
Industry Implications
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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.
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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.
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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.