Casas da Fonte in Portugal by Materia Modular

Posted by worldhouse on November 27, 2009

Casas da Fonte in Portugal by Materia Modular

From architects : The houses that make up the Houses of Power (5 dwellings – Lot 45 to Lot 49) are integrated into the subdivision developed in 1999 by Responsible Modular Architecture for lda Alviães Place, Town of stents, the municipality of Naas.
In view of the Municipal Master Plan area falls within the Transition Zone, which is characterized by an occupation of small geometries, to which the proposed solution fits in regulations, or in relation to the type and use.

Casas da Fonte in Portugal by Materia Modular

The proposed solution consists of a parallel set of volumes that define courtyards that functionally organize the relations program.
The plot develops in pending south and west, and made contact with the volumes of soil in order to avoid large movements of earth. Thus, the building lends itself naturally to the design of the settlement, as well as to their infrastructure.

Casas da Fonte in Portugal by Materia Modular

Casas da Fonte in Portugal by Materia Modular

Casas da Fonte in Portugal by Materia Modular

Casas da Fonte in Portugal by Materia Modular