The new volume is a contemporary
Several features of that environment
regenerative transformation and
creation, exposed to a completely
are present in the architecture of the
expansion of a small pre-existing
different language. It is an organic,
building, including the outline of the
structure that had been abandoned for
dynamic construction that contrasts with
island, rocks, whales and wine casks. The
many years. The walls, roof and door
the orthogonal, classical language of the
new volume acts like a giant sculpture,
frames have been restored, preserving
building where it is embedded.
tailored for its location.
construction. The interiors were
The design is defined by great plasticity,
Architects: FCC Arquitectura
redesigned, shaped to their new roles
both in terms of forms and materials,
Interior Designers: Paulo Lobo
(e.g. restaurant), and made compatible
and is markedly inspired by the natural
with current legal requirements.
environment around the site.
the essential features of the original
Photographs: Fernando Guerra | FG+SG
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The building is the result of a