C ARAPETAL

Melides, Vila de Grândola

NEW CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

23.2.19

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LOCATION

* The plot is situated in a location called Carapetal (N° 34, section L) in

Melides, Vila de Grândola (38°07'22.0"N / 8°40'42.8"W)

* Neighbouring plots: North, Figueirinha; South, Pinheiros Bravos;

East, Figueira Regal; West, Outeiro da Mina

TERRAIN

* Consists of grassland with Cork Oaks, Pine and Olive trees

* Total surface: +/- 2,6 ha

* Existing 54 m² house, dating from the 1960’

* Terrain sloping down from the road on the North and mounting
back up to a ridge ..on the South. A row of Eucalyptus trees marks
the plot boundary.

* Orientation: South

SERVICES

* No services (Water, Electricity, Sewage…) present

* No existing water supply or well.

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MAIN HOUSE

* A living / sitting area with Fireplace (TV in a separate corner)

* Dining area for +/- 8 persons

* Kitchen: separate, but connected in open plan with the living area

* 2 bedrooms (one room might be used as library / study)

* 1 bathroom with WC, shower, bath and wash-table for 1 person

* 1 separate toilet with hand-wash basin

GUEST HOUSE

* 2 guest bedrooms

* 1 bathroom with WC, shower and wash-table for 1 person

(serving both guest rooms)

OUTDOORS

* Separate carport (1 car) with laundry area and storage space for
garden equipment, bikes, etc.

* At least 1 terrace for outdoors dining

* Swimming pool: long, but not too deep

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* Inspired by nature: humble, simple, honest, sensitive

* Inspired by local vernacular building traditions

* Inspired by brutalism, minimalism, case study houses, modernism

* Low construction (preferably a single floor) integrated in the

landscape (sloping terrain)

* Light and shadow

* Emphasizing natural surrounding

* Sensual materials

COMFORT & SUSTAINABILITY

* Good insulation

* Low-tech solutions

* Central heating / Floor heating (?)

* Passive cooling, natural ventilation

* Re-use / filtration of waste water (well / pond?)

* Green roof (?)

MATERIALS

* Concrete construction? >>> Alternatives ?

* Sustainable and natural materials, e.g.:

- Earth: CEB, Adobe, Rammed earth…
- Lime
- Terracotta
- Natural stone
- Solid wood
- Reclaimed materials