"Set into the sloping terrain of Lourinhã, a rural area an hour north of Lisbon known for fruit orchards and its proximity to the surf towns of Ericeira and Peniche, the holiday retreat is centered by a cruciform podium supported by four load-bearing walls, forming an elevated base that touches the terrain only once to allow entry. From here, terraces project in all directions, extending the interior into private outdoor refuges and creating the impression that the home floats above the landscape."
"the Lisbon-based architects of Extrastudio organize the kitchen, dining, and living areas as a generous central space that opens symmetrically to three sides, while bedrooms face south toward the ocean. A void carved into the solid volume forms an open-air courtyard entrance, concealed behind a sliding gate. To counter the limits of the restricted footprint, the team exploits height and light. A large skylight makes the living room feel larger, while a series of precisely positioned oculi channels daylight deep into the house."
Casa Plaj is a 120-square-meter holiday house set into the sloping terrain of Lourinhã, north of Lisbon. The house sits on a cruciform podium supported by four load-bearing walls, creating an elevated base that touches the ground only once for entry. Terraces project in all directions, extending interiors into private outdoor refuges and producing a floating impression. The central living areas open symmetrically to three sides, while bedrooms face south toward the ocean. A void creates an open-air courtyard entrance concealed by a sliding gate. A skylight and precisely positioned oculi channel daylight deep into rooms, with strong sunbeams at the solstices. Construction collaboration introduced unexpected material and finish choices that warmed the exterior.
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