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- Architects: Ribeiro de Carvalho arquitectos
- Location: Hospital do Litoral Alentejano, Monte do Gilbardinho EN 261, 7540-230 Santiago do Cacém, Portugal
- Architects In Charge: Miguel Ribeiro de Carvalho, João Ribeiro de Carvalho
- Engineers: Pedro Machado, Carlos Araújo
- Area: 1500.0 sqm
- Photographs: Francisco Nogueira
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From the architect. Located on the southern coast of Portugal, dominated by plains and atlantic breezes, this property has belonged to the same family for over a hundred years.
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In the past there was a winery with a rudimentary construction, plain plan and covered by a typical roof. It was an important starting point for the project.
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The surrounding landscape, a contagious beauty, is dominated by the massive planting of vineyards and cork trees. Building there was a great challenge.
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Aiming to modernize the existing conditions, the idea was to design a slight white object, which emerges from the surrounding area. It would subtly float while awaking surprise and having some prominence in the landscape.
Ground Floor Plan
The plan has a rectangular shape and its construction had to be cheap, simple and quick. It was used a prefabricated concrete structure, as if it was a Lego. The exterior walls, which lie on concrete blocks, are composed by isothermal panels with a rounded-shape finish without touching the ground allowing greater elegance to the building.
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The internal layout is divided in the industrial warehouse, north oriented, and the service area in the south with a large balcony to enjoy views over the landscape.
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The winery evokes a dialogue between two beings, nature in its harmonious state and the man in search of his progress. The building as a landmark in the territory does not just exist in the sunlight, but also in dark nights as a guardian which emits light, wondering something precious inside.
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