This single-family home in southern Portugal is a story of harmony between light, space, and nature. The architecture speaks the language of minimalism – simple, intersecting forms of walls and slabs create a contemporary and balanced composition, rooted in the local cultural and natural context.
The functional layout is structured into four logically interconnected zones, ensuring clarity, comfort, and daily efficiency. The thoughtful spatial organization allows for smooth, intuitive movement throughout the house.
Privacy plays a key role in the design – intimate zones are carefully separated from shared living areas, while remaining open to the surrounding garden. The single-storey structure integrates naturally with the terrain, reinforcing the connection with nature – each zone opens directly to terraces and greenery.
Covered outdoor spaces and deep arcades are an integral part of the concept – providing shelter from the intense Portuguese sun and creating cool, shaded retreats for rest and relaxation. Large openings frame views and fill the interior with daylight, shaping a serene atmosphere within.
The house is built using local materials such as stone and wood, reinforcing its relationship with place and minimizing environmental impact. The Portuguese House is an example of contemporary, sustainable architecture – one that does not impose itself on the landscape, but rather becomes a quiet, respectful part of it.
Portugese House
Team: Bogusław Barnaś, Bartłomiej Mierczak, Justyna Duszyńska-Krawczyk, Urszula Furmanik, Aleksandra Parchem, Yousra Bouras
Visualizations: BXB studio Bogusław Barnaś
Graphics: BXB studio Bogusław Barnaś
Area: 375 m²
Location: Sesimbra, Portugal
Year: 2023
Client: Private
