Residential Building Contaminar Marinha Grande

Casa Na Amiera

In the west of Portugal, near the coastal town of Marinha Grande, there is a stretch of land characterized by a small urban conglomerate of isolated houses and farms, adjacent pine forests and scenic elevations. In the midst of this structure, Portuguese architects Contaminar Arquitetos have created a residence whose form, materiality, and color scheme reflect both progress in architecture and a contemporary interpretation of indigenous, traditional courtyard houses.

While the U-shaped pavilion presents itself closed to the street, it opens generously to the adjacent landscapes as well as to the atrium courtyard, which serves as an introverted oasis for living - with views of the vast sky. The architects have transferred the flowing transitions into nature to the interior design: the common areas are designed as an open, light-flooded spatial continuum. Only the private rooms form personal retreats behind doors.

A characteristic feature of Casa Na Amiera is a striking dark roofscape made of RHEINZINK titanium zinc in GRANUM basalte surface quality.

In its dark gray, almost black appearance, the titanium zinc material is an ideal complement, which, in combination with the other building materials of wood, concrete, glass and white plaster surfaces, creates a clear, striking contrast.

Proportions, durable building materials, and a generous room continuum contribute to the house's important contribution in terms of sustainable planning, recyclability, as well as long-lasting residential use.