Using the ground floor of a building of the 18th century in the hillside of the castle of S. Mamede and of the beautiful views of the surrounding, Manuel Aires Mateus's study has taken charge of constructing this beautiful housing.
Description of project by Manuel Aires Mateus
A succession of everyday spaces occupied the lower floor of an 18th century building on castle hillside. The estate existed ilustrating a period and an identity that were clouded due to extended neglet. The plan for the house elected spatial values, designed geometric affinities, precision in relation to exterior windows. The garden made ir possible to enhance the depth of the view over the Baixa rooftops and the river. An existing addition was rebuilt to house more private functions. The secular spaces were opened up to incorporate more significant uses. The unexpected discovery of a cistern crosses the depth horizontally and connects with the sky, the most protected space of the house.
Text.- Manuel Aires Mateus
CREDITS. TECHNICAL SHEET.-
Project name.- Casa na Rua de São Mamede ao Caldas.
Author.- Manuel Aires Mateus.
Project Leader.- Bruno Anes.
Collaborators.- Valentino Capelo Sousa, Maria Rebelo Pinto and Ana Rita Rosa.
Client.- Private.
Construction date.- 2003-2006.
Location.- Lisboa.
