For years, Portugal has quietly built a reputation among architects and designers as a leader in innovation. The country has been working hard to attract the best creative minds in an effort to develop a thriving artistic community. So, it’s no wonder one of the world’s most stunning new residences was built by Portuguese architectural […]
Month: May 2020
A Portuguese Palace Luxury Art Transformation by Love Design Studio
Built-in 1904 in Caldas da Rainha, this palace is a stunning representation of Art Déco in Portugal. Firstly owned by Count Almeida and then the Viscount of Moraes until 2011, is currently a private residence that has been fully renovated by Portuguese interior design firm Love Design. For one of the palace’s main suites, the […]
Ammar’s New dishes go from Leça da Palmeira to your home
The restaurant launched in take-away format – and also home delivery. The renewed letter brings news and some classics. The trend is here to stay and there are few spaces that remain nonreducible. With the rooms and kitchens closed, the restaurants adapt to the new reality, even when the letters do not facilitate the work. […]
The First Condominium in Portugal Certified to resist Climate Change
Created by André Jordan to be a “Quinta do Lago in Lisbon”, Belas Clube de Campo is considered “resilient” to natural risks, such as floods or storms. Belas Clube de Campo, a residential and golf complex in the municipality of Sintra, developed by businessman André Jordan, has just been certified by the standard that attests […]
Most CovetED Architecture Projects: House in Monsaraz, A Wonder in Midst Alequeva
Lisbon-based firm aires Mateus has completed an almost invisible house in close proximity to the alqueva lake in southern Portugal. Secrets From Portugal brings you ‘house in monsaraz’, which was completed for a private client, is topped with a green roof that appears as an extension of the surrounding landscape. the property measures just 174 […]
Carolina Irving Crafts a Romantic Retreat in Remote Portugal
Globe-trotting textile designer Carolina Irving unwinds at her romantic retreat on a remote stretch of Portugal’s west coast. Secrets From Portugal is here to make you fall in love with Portugal as Carolina did. ♦ Discover All About Portugal & Subscribe to Our Newsletter ♦ Six years ago I fell in love with the Alentejo, a […]
The Wonders Of Craftsmanship – Details Of Wood Carving
The wonders of craftsmanship are very much present in the essence and core of Boca do Lobo and its furniture designs. Because they’re such a big part of our history and our legacy, Secrets From Portugal has decided to open the doors of its knowledge, one technique at a time, starting with the bases: Wood […]
This House In Portugal Has A Monolithic Roof
This House In Portugal Has A Monolithic Roof ♦ Located in Portugal, this house with a monolithic roof was designed by Spaceworkers, a Portuguese architecture, and design studio. Join Secrets From Portugal if you want to see this amazing project. ♦ Discover All About Portugal & Subscribe to Our Newsletter ♦ Designing from the inside out, spaceworkers began […]
The Wonders Of Craftsmanship – Details Of Filigree
Secrets From Portugal started off our journey into the wonders of craftsmanship with the luxurious details of the wood carving technique, so let’s continue our journey with another precious art: Filigree. ♦ Discover All About Filigree & Subscribe to Our Newsletter ♦ The large wall mirror’s edge is made of brass cords gilded in 18k gold, […]