Fonte Velha House

Fonte Velha House
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Fonte Velha House

Martins Pimenta - Arquitetura e Construção

LEAD ARCHITECT
Bruno Pimenta

AREA
330 m²

YEAR
2023

LOCATION
Matosinhos, Portugal

CATEGORY
Houses

Located in Matosinhos, Casa da Fonte Velha is the result of a careful approach to creating a contemporary family home that values coexistence.

Fonte Velha House
© Ivo Tavares Studio
Fonte Velha House
© Ivo Tavares Studio

This project, designed for a young couple with three children, focuses on the harmony between living spaces and the ease of hosting friends and family.

The house was designed respecting the existing structure, making the most of the previous volumes to integrate the new residential program naturally.

Fonte Velha House
© Ivo Tavares Studio
Fonte Velha House
© Ivo Tavares Studio

The facade retains its original appearance, while the interior is characterized by simplicity and the use of raw materials such as concrete, wood, and white walls.

These materials not only emphasize the contemporary aesthetic but also ensure an intimate connection with the garden.

Fonte Velha House
© Ivo Tavares Studio
Fonte Velha House
© Ivo Tavares Studio

The kitchen, positioned at the heart of the house, serves as a central meeting point, directly connecting to the outdoors.

This area is specially designed for moments of union, facilitated by large windows that completely open, blurring the boundaries between inside and outside.

Fonte Velha House
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Fonte Velha House
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On the ground floor, the living areas extend outdoors, providing a perfect environment for hosting.

The distribution of spaces was thought to be practical and flexible, easily adapting to the needs of a constantly changing family.

Fonte Velha House
© Ivo Tavares Studio
Fonte Velha House
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The bedrooms, located on the upper floors, are designed with attention to comfort and privacy. The layout allows the spaces to adapt, especially with the children's rooms that can be connected, offering versatility and space for play.

The house, now transformed, serves as a testament to the transformative capacity of architecture from a pre-existing ruin into a core of family life that is both functional and welcoming.

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Fonte Velha House
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Fonte Velha House
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Fonte Velha House
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Fonte Velha House
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Fonte Velha House
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Ground Floor Plan
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First Floor Plan
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Roof Plan