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 […]

Fall In Love With This L Shaped House In Porto De Mós
Fall In Love With This L Shaped House In Porto De Mós ♦ Designed by Contaminar, this family house also known as ‘casa tojal’ is located in the Porto de Mós municipality, in Portugal. The building looks like it was torn into the ground, created as an integral part of the landscape, and leaning over the […]

The Wonders Of Craftsmanship – Details Of Hand-Painted Tiles (Azulejo)
Secrets From Portugal brings you: The Art of Azulejo, the hand-painted tiles that conquered the world. Being one of the most representative art forms of the Portuguese culture, the hand-painted tiles reflect a tradition with hundreds of years, and it often portrays scenes from our history or its fabulous sights. Azulejo (another term for hand-painted […]

Discover The Best Monuments Of Lisbon In The Comfort Of Your Home
Discover The Best Monuments Of Lisbon In The Comfort Of Your Home ♦ If you can’t go to the monuments, bring the monuments to you! Lisbon is of the most beautiful cities in the world, and from now on you can have the opportunity to go through it and discover its secrets without leaving home. […]

This School By ARX Portugal Features A Rooftop Playground
This School By ARX Portugal Features A Rooftop Playground ♦ Redbridge School in Lisbon by ARX Portugal is formed of two wood-framed buildings clad with metal, one featuring a playground on its roof. Located at two ends of a dense site, the new structures sit either side of a pre-existing building. ♦ Discover All About Portugal & Subscribe to […]

Portuguese Houses That Make Clever Use Of Marble
Portuguese Houses That Make Clever Use Of Marble ♦ Marble is often used in the house for kitchen and bathroom surfaces, but there are also plenty of other ways it can be employed to add character to living spaces. ♦ Discover All About Portugal & Subscribe to Our Newsletter ♦ Graça Apartment By Fala Atelier Tiles of […]

This Lisbon School Has Circular Holes Connecting Playgrounds On Two Levels
This Lisbon School Has Circular Holes Connecting Playgrounds On Two Levels ♦ The Portuguese studio Site Specific Arquitectura has renovated a 1950s school in Lisbon and added a dual-level extension with round openings connecting its outdoor spaces. Join Secrets From Portugal and discover everything! ♦ Discover All About Portugal & Subscribe to Our Newsletter ♦ The primary school was originally built in […]

Portuguese Projects Among The Winners Of ArchDaily Building Of The Year 2020 Award
Portuguese Projects Among The Winners Of ArchDaily Building Of The Year 2020 ♦ Another year, another edition of the ArchDaily Building of the Year Award! The two Portuguese projects that are among the winners of the International Archdaily Building of the Year 2020 Award are: ‘Casa A‘ in the ‘Best Product Application‘ category at REM’A and […]

Admire This Small House With A Monumental Shower Tower By Fala Atelier
Admire This Small House With A Monumental Shower Tower By Fala Atelier ♦ Located in Amarante, Portugal, Fala Atelier created a small house by adding a monumental tower to the main volume that fits a small bathroom with a strikingly tall shower. Join Secrets From Portugal and fall in love with this small house. ♦ Discover […]