House in the Sawmill / Homestorming + André Caetano

House in the Sawmill / Homestorming + André Caetano - Exterior PhotographyHouse in the Sawmill / Homestorming + André Caetano - Interior Photography, Kitchen, StairsHouse in the Sawmill / Homestorming + André Caetano - Interior Photography, Kitchen, Countertop, Table, ChairHouse in the Sawmill / Homestorming + André Caetano - Exterior Photography, FacadeHouse in the Sawmill / Homestorming + André Caetano - More Images+ 14

  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  220
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2020
  • Photographs
    Photographs:Nuno Almendra
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  AutoDesk, Chaos Group, AEG, AB Mármores, Armindo Cardeira Mobiliário por Medida, CIN, Cortizo, Efapel, Eglo, Leds-C4, MICROCRETE, Mantra Lighting, Normo, RMC, Recer, Sanindusa, Smeg, Termofoc, Trimble, Tupai, +3
  • Lead Architect: Ana Fiúza e André Caetano
  • Engineering: Hugo Marques
  • Country: Portugal
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House in the Sawmill / Homestorming + André Caetano - Exterior Photography
© Nuno Almendra

Text description provided by the architects. Rehabilitation project of old carpentry, in the heart of the Historic Center of Oeiras, a small town near Lisbon, Portugal. The volume of the old carpentry was the starting point for the entire project. We intended to preserve its volume and its gable roof, perfectly integrated into the urban imaginary of this town.

House in the Sawmill / Homestorming + André Caetano - Interior Photography, Kitchen, Windows
© Nuno Almendra

The original volume occupied the entire lot. In order to make the existing building habitable, we created three interior patios, which not only establish a constant relation between indoors/outdoors, but also offer multiple experiences of the spaces, with the original murals of the century XVIII as a background.

House in the Sawmill / Homestorming + André Caetano - Interior Photography, Kitchen, Shelving
© Nuno Almendra
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Ground Floor Plan
House in the Sawmill / Homestorming + André Caetano - Interior Photography, Kitchen, Countertop, Table, Chair
© Nuno Almendra

On the outside, the new facades replicate the geometry of the original construction, respecting its industrial creation. However, the use of slats and generous windows allow new visual relations with the exterior, creating unexpected frameworks with the limits of the original construction.

House in the Sawmill / Homestorming + André Caetano - Interior Photography, Kitchen, Stairs
© Nuno Almendra
House in the Sawmill / Homestorming + André Caetano - Interior Photography
© Nuno Almendra

On the inside, the program is divided between two floors. The main social area, on the ground floor, with its double-height, is considered the heart of the whole project. Here we can see the gabled roof of the original construction, providing the space with a very characteristic atmosphere and light.

House in the Sawmill / Homestorming + André Caetano - Exterior Photography, Facade
© Nuno Almendra

House in the Sawmill / Homestorming + André Caetano - Exterior Photography
© Nuno Almendra

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Address:Oeiras, Portugal

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Cite: "House in the Sawmill / Homestorming + André Caetano" [Casa na Serração / Homestorming + André Caetano] 01 Jun 2021. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/962629/house-in-the-sawmill-homestorming-plus-andre-caetano> ISSN 0719-8884

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