"Implanted within an agricultural property in Vila Nova de Gaia, characterized by gentle slopes, the Casa do Engenho is part of a built ensemble from the early 18th century, composed of the main residence, cultivated areas, a threshing floor, wells - one of which is the old "mill" - and small support buildings."
"This complementary body, originally dedicated to hosting family gatherings and celebrations, had a rigid and compartmentalized organization that limited its functionality and daily life."
Casa do Engenho is implanted within an agricultural property in Vila Nova de Gaia, situated on gentle slopes. The estate contains an early 18th-century built ensemble formed by the main residence, cultivated areas, a threshing floor, wells — one of them the old "mill" — and several small support buildings. A complementary building originally hosted family gatherings and celebrations but retained a rigid, compartmentalized organization. That original layout limited the building's functionality and everyday life, prompting a reconfiguration to improve usability. Design interventions focus on adaptability, integration with the surrounding agricultural landscape, and preservation of historic elements while updating spatial flow for contemporary domestic use.
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