Casa CM is an architectural response to the allotment’s irregular morphology, embracing the centuries-old pines. The entrance patio regulates and distributes the program with fluid spaces destined for social and individual uses. A water feature mirrors and magnifies the surrounding scenery.
The geometric simplicity is juxtaposed by the material complexity, with timber and concrete featuring as the main building elements.
In the upper part of the volume, the cold concrete was the project’s tectonic solution. The structural aspect was resolved by the aesthetic component of this material, creating a high beam at the crown that supports the structure without the need for pillars, making it possible to have a wider span with great visual permeability to the exterior.
In the volume’s lower habitable part, warm wood was preferred, adopting a more human and intimate component which is also an extension of the natural surroundings at the core of the dwelling.
Architect: OODALandscape Architects:P4 Artes e Técnicas da PaisagemDesign Team: Julião Pinto Leite, Diogo Brito, Rodrigo Vilas-Boas, Francisco Lencastre, João Jesus, Luís Choupina, Pedro Mesquita, Artemis Papanikolaou, Kenza Attia (OODA)Client: PrivateEngineering:TEKK Engenheiros Consultores, A3R EngenhariaPhotographer: Guilherme Oliveira / Gerardo Burmester
