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Stunning Stone House in Rural Portugal

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

This charming stone house located in rural Portugal was in need of an upgrade. The concrete canopy to the east is used for car parking and wood storage; the property also comes with a swimming pool and outdoor kitchen. We feel inspired by the genuine character displayed by this stone house in Portugal. How do you find it?

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Coverings celebrates design innovation with Best Booth Awards

Floor Covering News

Roca/Lamosa USA (Hall C, Booth 7520) received Best in Show for a captivating fusion of architectural trends, highlighting the seamless integration of their diverse product collections, including the notable Kronos and Suit Abbey collections.

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Minimalist Family Villa in Portugal With Plenty of Space for Entertaining: ML House

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Located in Caxias, Portugal, the residence displays a modern white facade with black-framed protruding windows on the second and third level. As you step inside, you are greeted by generously-sized interiors, all optimally connected to the outdoors. Architecture ML House' Photos credits: João Morgado Photography ]. .

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Avente Tile Talk: Favorite Portuguese Tile Installations

Tile Talk

In last weeks post , Arpi Nalbandian started the month-long celebration by introducing the rich history and culture of Portugal, and the important role hand-painted ceramic tile has played. Portugal is a great place for ceramic tile lovers like me – it’s used everywhere. MYD | architecture + design. 3 days ago.

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Portuguese Hillside House Balances Indoor and Outdoor Spaces

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Located in Gateira, Portugal, Casa na Galeria is a privately owned residence completed by Camarim Arquitectos in 2014. By playing with volumes and heights, the architects managed to create dynamic interiors that balance the indoor and outdoor spaces.

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House in Portugal Uses Steep Slope to Its Advantage

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Architects Carvalho Araújo completed Gerês House , a modern home in Gerês, Portugal. ” The house, nestled in Portugal’s only national park, has a substantial concrete base topped by a wooden volume. . The design team initially took on the challenge of updating a residence on the upper part of the sloped site.

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Patterned Tile: What the Portuguese Can Teach Us About Style

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Portugal has been famous for its patterned tile – called azulejo – for centuries. Patterned tile outdoors Life al fresco is synonymous with Mediterranean living. Use it in your outdoor spaces to give them a summery feel. The patterned tile revival in the US leans into Mediterranean culture. That’s right, centuries.

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