Architecture

Green House: the architectural harmony between nature and history – LILIANA MACIEL ARQUITETURA

GREEN HOUSE Santo Tirso, Porto LILIANA MACIEL ARQUITETURA
Green House: the architectural harmony between nature and history – LILIANA MACIEL ARQUITETURA it has been modified: 2023-06-21 di Benedetto Fiori

The Green House, designed by the architect Liliana Maciel, stands on the outskirts of Santo Tirso, in a transition area between the city and the rural environment. Despite the degradation caused by time and neglect, the house retains a unique potential. The project combines contemporary solutions with the preservation of memory and identity.

On the outskirts of Santo Tirso stands the Green House, a project by architect Liliana Maciel which stands out for its location in a transition area between the city and the surrounding rural environment. Despite being flanked by the busy National Road 105, which connects Porto to Guimarães, the house seems to have existed for more than a century, with successive construction evolutions. Despite its state of decay due to neglect over the years and being uninhabited for over 30 years, the house retains an indisputable potential, grandeur and beauty.

What fascinated both owners and observers was its privileged position: generous exposure to the sun, large grounds and the presence of fresh flowing water even during the hottest days. These features have created the perfect conditions for a rehabilitation project that aims to preserve the memory and identity of the house, while combining contemporary solutions aimed at ensuring thermal, acoustic and aesthetic comfort.

The Green House represents the harmonious encounter between past and present, where the iconic materiality of the hydraulic mosaic, as well as the older one of stone and wood, have been preserved and enhanced. From the execution of the most discreet details to the overall vision, we have tried to associate modern materials and a contemporary language, creating shades, combinations and compositions that integrate perfectly into the surrounding landscape.

The Green House is an example of how respect for the history and identity of a place can coexist harmoniously with contemporary needs and solutions. This project demonstrates that it is possible to rehabilitate degraded buildings, giving them a new life while preserving their essence. The Green House stands as a symbol of rebirth, a place where past and present merge to create an environment of timeless comfort and beauty.

project info

Project name: GREEN HOUSE
Architecture Office: LILIANA MACIEL ARCHITECTURE
Main Architect: LILIANA MACIEL, in collaboration with RUI VASCO SALDANHA and MARGARIDA PADRÃO
Website: www.lilianamacielarq.pt
Email: geral@lilianamacielarq.pt
Facebook: www.facebook.com/lilianamacielarq
Instagram: www.instagram.com/lilianamacielarq/
Location: Santo Tirso, Porto
Year of conclusion: 2021
total area: 503,12

Architectural photographer: Ivo Tavares Studio
Website: www.ivotavares.net
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Instagram: www.instagram.com/ivotavaresstudio

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