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A Rectangular, Concrete Home that Doesn’t Disturb the Landscape

06.12.15 | By
A Rectangular, Concrete Home that Doesn’t Disturb the Landscape

The Sambade House is a Portuguese residence built in the countryside of Penafiel, Portugal. Designed by spaceworkers, the long, rectangular volume stretches along the green landscape while adjusting to the uneven ground.

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The volume is wrapped in thick walls that have a concrete-like finish with floor-to-ceiling glass panels covering the length of the sides. Another floor is built beneath the main floor.

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The top level is the main living area that extends to the elongated pool and deck area on one side.

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The flat roof extends out creating an overhang to shelter the outdoor terraces.

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An open, pavilion-like courtyard welcomes visitors.

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A weathered-steel ramp leads to the doorway by the courtyard.

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The courtyard contains a garden with a single tree planted in the center. Two sides of the courtyard are lined with glass bringing more light to the indoors while also creating views.

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The corner dining room opens up on two sides to give it a true indoor/outdoor feel.

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Photos by Fernando Guerra | FG+SG.

Caroline Williamson is Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk. She has a BFA in photography from SCAD and can usually be found searching for vintage wares, doing New York Times crossword puzzles in pen, or reworking playlists on Spotify.