Year

2024-

 

Client

Private

 

Area

824 sqm

Location

Arcozelo, VNG

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Status

Ongoing,​

In Construction

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Silver Gardens II builds upon the conceptual foundations established by Silver Gardens I, proposing a new ensemble of four single-storey terraced houses, set within a plot embedded in the low-density urban fabric of Arcozelo. The project preserves the core principles of the original: volumetric clarity, a fluid relationship between interior and exterior, the use of local materials, and a careful balance between privacy and community living.

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The linear arrangement of the dwellings was designed to ensure a unified reading of the whole, without compromising the spatial autonomy of each unit.

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Each house is structured around two patios, articulating private areas to the east — comprising two bedrooms and a master suite — and a social area to the west, where the living room and kitchen share a continuous space, fully open to the garden. A central timber-slat element allows for spatial modulation, subtly incorporating a guest bathroom and a home office with independent access.

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The programme is completed by a laundry room with a sheltered technical patio, and an outdoor covered area with decking and barbecue, extending daily life into the exterior.

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As in the previous project, the identity of the ensemble is expressed through a restrained architectural language rooted in place — characterised by the use of exposed brickwork, simple volumetry, and a light, neutral palette. While the four units share the same typological structure, subtle morphological variations at the ends of the row introduce rhythm, adaptability, and distinct character to the whole.

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