Places
Tiago Casanova
Tours
Visit accompanied by Architect Marta Rocha
Maximum 8 people per visit
No reservation required; first-come, first-served
No wheelchair access
Photography not allowed
Description
In the most popular neighbourhoods of the city, amongst modest houses and other constructions, some buildings designed and built with great detail stand out. An example of that is the RV House. Made for a young family with children, the environment inside, the natural lighting, the paths and organic spatial modulation correspond to a specific way of life. In its small scale, the house opens up and closes views, creating a universe that values the inner world. The chosen material, wood, that got it the National Award of Architecture in Wood for the excellence of the project, defines the project’s options, alongside the concrete in plain sight. The RV House demonstrates the potential of contemporary architecture in creating context, qualifying not only its interior but also the neighbourhood itself. In this house, you walk barefoot, so visitors are invited to follow the example of the hosts.
Location
Rua de Associação, 89
Directions: Google Maps / Apple Maps
Public Transport
Bus: STCP - 902, 903, 912 / Espírito Santo - 14, 18, 27