House Colunata by Mario Martins
Portuguese-base architect Mario Martins has designed the Colunata House in Luz-Lagos, in the south of Portugal which defined by a set of guidelines, namely:
- The creation of a contemporary architectural element;
- Respect for and connection with the surrounding area, natural and built upon;
- The use of local materials and building techniques;
- Deciding the solar orientation and having effective wind protection;
- Making the most of the excellent location and its panoramic views;
- Creating a gentle interior/exterior transition. So that the exterior is a pleasant space for living and leisure.
These guidelines result in a set of white volumes, free and organically grouped, culminating in a semi-circular opening, which embraces the pool and opens out to the privileged sea view. This results in the central terrace, the main space of the house, where the privacy is felt and where the horizon is predominant.
The functional organization of the house is structured on one floor around the terrace. There are five bedrooms with bathrooms and a large living room which leads to the kitchen. The garage, technical and service areas ensure the smooth running of the house.
The house is all in white. It is a southern house, and as such the light is intense. It is this light, with its strong, distinct shadows, that gives color and meaning to the white that covers the building. The strong presence of water and the landscaping surrounding the area accentuate the tranquility of the place.
- House Colunata by Mario Martins
- central terrace House Colunata by Mario Martins
- retreat design House Colunata by Mario Martins
- sea view living House Colunata by Mario Martins
- white living room House Colunata by Mario Martins
- white interior House Colunata by Mario Martins
- black and white kitchen House Colunata by Mario Martins
- terrace design House Colunata by Mario Martins
- street facade House Colunata by Mario Martins


























March 7th, 2012 at 8:01 am
i think its too curvy but the thing is good…