The concrete façade clearly articulates the hierarchy and dialogue between structural elements, allowing the building’s tectonic logic to remain visible and legible. Deeply proportioned frames, horizontal bands, and recessed planes establish a rhythm that emphasizes how the structure supports and defines the architecture.

A subtle green pigmentation softens the inherent solidity of the concrete, tempering its mass while introducing a muted, organic hue. This chromatic choice helps the volume settle gently into its context, resonating with the surrounding vegetation, giving the house a quiet, grounded presence.

The result is an architecture that feels simultaneously robust and understated—where structural expression, material authenticity, and landscape integration come together in a cohesive façade.

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STATUS: Built (2022)

LOCATION: Porto (PT)

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER : Eleven Steps

PHOTO CREDITS: Tiago Sousa