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 […]
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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 […]
Get to know Lisbon in 12 Buildings
Get to know Lisbon in 12 buildings ♦ Lisbon’s long and storied history can be seen in its architecture. Inhabited since the times of Roman and Moorish conquest, it became a Christian monarchy, a republic, a dictatorship and today is the buzzing capital of Portugal – as well as a major European tech hub. Secrets […]
Best Architecture Projects: Discover Agrela House by Spaceworkers
Best Architecture Projects: Discover Agrela House by Spaceworkers ♦ Secrets From Portugal brings you all about this amazing project, a simetria vertical project that started back in 2014 and was made for being a house for books. This challenge started with a premise from the client: space for many books. Immediately, our imaginary guided us […]
Casa Altinho Overlooks Lisbon Waterfront With Nestin Volumes Of Delicate Brickwork
Casa Altinho Overlooks Lisbon Waterfront With Nestin Volumes Of Delicate Brickwork ♦ Antonio Costa Lima Arquitectos presents Casa Altinho, a project marked by its minimal, nesting geometries and expressive materiality. With consideration for its context, the house is named for its altitude — situated along the waterfront of Lisbon overlooking both the river and the […]
Portuguese Architect, Siza Vieira, Built A Tower In New York
Portuguese Architect, Siza Vieira, Built A Tower In New York ♦ Due to the narrow site, the Portuguese architect has designed the condominium to rise 450 feet (137 metres), which he admits is fairly short in comparison to other high-rises in the city. The 37-storey tower comprises two volumes, with a larger block forming the […]
Best design hotels in the world will enchant you
The best design hotels in the world have a great emphasis on art and design concepts. So if you’re a design and also a travel lover, those are the best places to enjoy. On the best design hotels of the world, you’ll find charm, glamour and luxury in every little detail, with differentiated architectonical projects or installed […]