Finish what was built. Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos
02/01/2024.
[Vilamoura] Portugal
metalocus, CRISTINA RODRÍGUEZ
metalocus, CRISTINA RODRÍGUEZ
The architecture studio João Tiago Aguiar, architects has built a luxury home in the tourist town of Vilamoura, located in the heart of the Portuguese Algarve, in the south of the country and famous for its marinas, its golf courses, and its casino.
The project seeks to emphasize the finishes, coatings, and interior distribution, focusing on the aesthetics, functionality, and performance of each room and element of the house.
The project seeks to emphasize the finishes, coatings, and interior distribution, focusing on the aesthetics, functionality, and performance of each room and element of the house.
Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG Architecture Photograph.
Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG Architecture Photograph.
Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG Architecture Photograph.
Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG Architecture Photograph.
Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG Architecture Photograph.
Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG Architecture Photograph.
Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG Architecture Photograph.
Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG Architecture Photograph.
Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG Architecture Photograph.
Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG Architecture Photograph.
Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG Architecture Photograph.
Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG Architecture Photograph.
Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG Architecture Photograph.
Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG Architecture Photograph.
Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG Architecture Photograph.
Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG Architecture Photograph.
Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG Architecture Photograph.
Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG Architecture Photograph.
Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG Architecture Photograph.
Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG Architecture Photograph.
Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG Architecture Photograph.
Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG Architecture Photograph.
Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG Architecture Photograph.
Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG Architecture Photograph.
Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG Architecture Photograph.
Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG Architecture Photograph.
Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG Architecture Photograph.
Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG Architecture Photograph.
Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG Architecture Photograph.
Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG Architecture Photograph.
Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG Architecture Photograph.
Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG Architecture Photograph.
Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG Architecture Photograph.
Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG Architecture Photograph.
Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG Architecture Photograph.
Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG Architecture Photograph.
Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG Architecture Photograph.
Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG Architecture Photograph.
Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG Architecture Photograph.
Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG Architecture Photograph.
Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG Architecture Photograph.
Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG Architecture Photograph.
Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG Architecture Photograph.
Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG Architecture Photograph.
Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG Architecture Photograph.
Basement floor. Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos.
Ground floor. Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos.
First floor. Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos.
Roof plan. Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos.
Section. Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos.
Section. Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos.
Section. Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos.
Section. Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos.
Northeast elevation. Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos.
Northwest elevation. Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos.
Southeast elevation. Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos.
Southwest elevation. Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos.
Construction. Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos.
The house designed by João Tiago Aguiar, architects, has three floors. In the semi-basement, there is a SPA area, a cinema room, a bar, an apartment for the housekeeper, a guest house, and a garage. The ground floor consists of a large living room, a kitchen, and two bedrooms, while the upper floor has three other bedrooms with their respective bathrooms.
The main façade is clad in laser-cut Corten steel with a forest-inspired design that extends across the entire parking area, thus giving it a harmonious appearance. The interiors are covered with wooden floors except in the wet areas where microcement was used. For the main bathroom, stone was used on the floor, walls, and ceiling.
The main façade is clad in laser-cut Corten steel with a forest-inspired design that extends across the entire parking area, thus giving it a harmonious appearance. The interiors are covered with wooden floors except in the wet areas where microcement was used. For the main bathroom, stone was used on the floor, walls, and ceiling.
Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG Architecture Photograph.
Project description by João Tiago Aguiar, architects
The house was in an early stage of construction, with the structural and masonry already completed. At this point, the project started to take shape, requiring a constant dialogue with the concept in order to enhance and maximize its potential. Therefore, emphasis was placed on finishes, coatings, and the interior layout, focusing on the aesthetics, functionality, and performance of each room and element within the house.
Spanning across three floors (basement, ground floor, and first floor), the villa offers generous areas. A distinctive and bespoken design has been implemented, including a semi-basement SPA area with chromotherapy, an exterior swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, and shower rooms, among other facilities. This floor also features a cinema room, bar, apartment for the house keeper, laundry area, storage rooms, toilet for the exterior swimming pool, garage for four vehicles, and also a guest house.
The ground floor comprises two large ensuites, a kitchen, a guests’ toilet, and a large living room. On the first floor, we find two additional ensuites and a master suite with a walk-in closet.
Vilamoura RBR House by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Photograph by FG+SG Architecture Photograph.
It is worth noting that the villa is equipped with an elevator. Additionally, the balconies of the three ensuites on the first floor provide access to the garden area located on the roof of the ground floor.
Careful consideration was given to the selection of finishes. The main facade is clad in laser-cut corten steel with a forest-inspired design, creating a striking visual impact. This material extends across the entire front of the parking area, ensuring a seamless and harmonious exterior aesthetic.
For the interiors, a light-coloured, large-sized wooden floor was chosen for all floors. In specific areas prone to humidity, such as the SPA, laundry, and storage, microcement was selected. In the bathrooms, a combination of microcement and large matching slabs of high-quality stone was used, while in the master-suite bathroom stone was used to cover the floor, walls, and ceiling. Furthermore, carpet was laid on the floor of the cinema room for acoustic purposes.
Notable features include an outdoor fireplace near the main entrance, as well as a swimming pool and another outdoor fireplace embedded in the flooring, both strategically positioned in the sunniest area facing south.
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Architects
João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos. Lead architect.- João Tiago Aguiar.
Project team
Susana Luis, Rúben Mateus, João Nery Morais, André Ferreira, Maria Sousa Otto, Diogo Romão, Samanta Cardoso Menezes, Nuno Sequeira, Constança Lino, Francisco Duarte, Renata Vieira.
Collaborators
Engineering.- NeoGet.
Landscaping.- Architect Sofia Raimundo.
Landscaping.- Architect Sofia Raimundo.
Client
RBR – Estate Investments, S.A.
Builder
SanPir.
Area
1,200 sqm.
Dates
2020.
Location
Vilamoura, Portugal.
Manufacturers
Paints.- CIN.
Sanitary equipment & taps.- HANSGROHE / VILEROY & BOCH.
Oak wood floor.- JJ TEIXIEIRA.
Natural stone.- Tons de Pedra.
Microcement.- IBERMATT.
Handmade tiles.- ATELIER DE CERAMICA ATRLANA.
Lighting.- CLIMAR.
Door comunication, switches and systems.- JUNG.
Carpentry.- JJ TEIXIERA.
Window frames.- Sossoares / SAINT GOBAIN / Francometal.
Pool metal works.- MAGNETIC BOUBLLES.
Metal works.- Francometal / CARLOS REBELO LDA.
Sanitary equipment & taps.- HANSGROHE / VILEROY & BOCH.
Oak wood floor.- JJ TEIXIEIRA.
Natural stone.- Tons de Pedra.
Microcement.- IBERMATT.
Handmade tiles.- ATELIER DE CERAMICA ATRLANA.
Lighting.- CLIMAR.
Door comunication, switches and systems.- JUNG.
Carpentry.- JJ TEIXIERA.
Window frames.- Sossoares / SAINT GOBAIN / Francometal.
Pool metal works.- MAGNETIC BOUBLLES.
Metal works.- Francometal / CARLOS REBELO LDA.
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Joao Tiago Aguiar
Joao Tiago Aguiar. Born in Lisbon – Portugal, in 1973. Architecture Degree by Faculdade Arquitectura Universidade Técnica Lisboa in 1996.
Collaboration with van Sambeek & van Veen, Amsterdam, Holland, between years 1997 and 2000 and with Broadway Malyan, Portugal, from 2000 until 2004. In 2004 establishes the architecture firm in partnership. In 2008, proceeds individually under the name João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos.
The office, located in the city centre of Lisbon, is mainly focused in the discipline of Architecture, counting already with a large number of built and ongoing projects. Designing furniture and lighting are also part of the design process of the office.
Various projects have been published in different national and international architecture magazines, architecture websites and books.
Collaboration with van Sambeek & van Veen, Amsterdam, Holland, between years 1997 and 2000 and with Broadway Malyan, Portugal, from 2000 until 2004. In 2004 establishes the architecture firm in partnership. In 2008, proceeds individually under the name João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos.
The office, located in the city centre of Lisbon, is mainly focused in the discipline of Architecture, counting already with a large number of built and ongoing projects. Designing furniture and lighting are also part of the design process of the office.
Various projects have been published in different national and international architecture magazines, architecture websites and books.
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