Completed in 2020 by NU.MA Architects, the design of the House in Santa Joana was influenced by the repetition and systematization present in the surrounding working-class housing.
House in Santa Joana Technical Information
- Architects1: NU.MA Architects
- Location: Santa Joana, Aveiro, Portugal
- Topics: White Architecture
- Area: 230 m2
- Project Year: 2020
- Photographs: © Ivo Tavares Studio
The building’s program and shape were determined by the terrain’s morphological condition, and it adapts to the terrain by running longitudinally and defining its boundaries.
– NU.MA Architects
House in Santa Joana Photographs
The design of the building was influenced by the repetition and systematization present in the surrounding working-class housing.
The building’s program and shape were determined by the terrain’s morphological condition, and it adapts to the terrain by running longitudinally and defining its boundaries.
To provide privacy and a sense of isolation, the building faces the street with only the main entrance and car access, while the more intimate spaces face the interior of the terrain.
The program is divided into a social area near the street and a private area away from it, with the exception of the garage, which is located at the north end of the land.
The building’s shape is defined by three main volumes oriented from north to south, each with an inclined roof system, creating a clear and hierarchical interior.
House in Santa Joana Plans
House in Santa Joana Image Gallery
About NU.MA Architects
Nuno and Maria founded nu.ma in 2010, and since then, the office has been dedicated to creating architectural projects in various fields, including public facilities, residential buildings, and competitions.
The studio believes that architecture plays a vital role in shaping cities and communities, and it is the responsibility of the architects to approach work with the utmost care and commitment.
At nu.ma, they take that responsibility to seriously create meaningful, impactful architecture and strive to make a positive difference in the built environment and society.
Works from NU.MA Architects
- Principal Architect: Nuno Silva
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