‘casa em tróia’: a chameleon-like quantity dealing with the ocean
Going through the deep blue waters of Grândola in Portugal, ‘Casa Em Tróia’ seemingly emerges from the coastal panorama, shaping itself out of the sand because it strikes inland. This chameleon-like transition was conceived by BICA Arquitectos, who was drastically impressed by the residence’s expansive pure context. In truth, ‘the 2 key ideas that outlined the mission had been the significance of preserving the atmosphere, primarily based on ecological assist and, extra particularly, defending the dunes and the native vegetal species – in addition to the necessity to make sure the inhabitants’ privateness,’ writes the apply.
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symmetry meets sandy textures to determine continuity
Drawing from these concepts, the BICA Arquitectos workforce rigorously formed a big dune and lined it with native plant species surrounding the home. This new landform reinforces the context’s pure traits whereas favoring native sustainability because it was created with sand excavated from close by constructions. Complementarily, the architects erected a protracted barrier of fir wooden to protect the brand new dune and outline the perimeter of the ‘Casa Em Tróia’ whereas subtly concealing the assorted volumes the home includes.
Contained in the residence, alongside a central and prolonged hall, the personal areas are symmetrically situated and interspersed with courtyards the place present plant species, comparable to pines, eucalyptus, and shrubs, have been preserved. On the finish of the hall, the home’s social space takes form, privileging the connection with the panorama via an uncovered design in part of the terrain the place neighboring constructions are now not seen.
Finishing this part is a non-public pool echoing the ocean’s refreshing colour gradations only a few meters forward. Residents can entry the pool via a ramp lined by sand-based mortar, establishing continuity with the dunes. The leisure space extends to the roof terrace, the place the seascape stays seen.
‘Casa Em Tróia’ faces the ocean of Grândola, Portugal
Building-wise, ‘Casa Em Tróia’ includes a essential bearing metal construction and a light-weight metal body clad in OSB panels and thermal insulation earlier than being completed with sand-based mortar on the partitions. The same ending was prolonged to the inside and utilized to the flooring, leading to a harmonic complete with the encircling.
Furthermore, the workforce selected Travertine to incorporate within the materials palette as it’s the stone most carefully resembling the sandy context and partitions. ‘This palette wouldn’t be full with out bringing the fir and ash woods for the outside and inside furnishings, contributing thus to the definition of an entire that establishes a continuity with the panorama,’ shares BICA Arquitectos.
mirroring the sandy, coastal setting
