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Escritório de Arquitetos Remodel a 17th-Century Home and Give it a Surprising Interior in Linhares, Portugal

By Jessica Mejias

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Rural Tourism in Paredes de Coura is a residential project completed by Escritório de Arquitetos.

It is located in Linhares, Portugal.

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Rural Tourism in Paredes de Coura by Escritório de Arquitetos:

“Within the Paredes de Coura region, this construction dates from the year 1699 with secondary works in 1703. It’s integrated in a farm and was a farmer house. It follows the traditional architectural traits found throughout the rural landscape in the north of Portugal.

In order to serve its new purpose for rural tourism the building was enlarged in order to work as an independent house with two bedrooms and a studio room. The addition of a wall was necessary. To keep the original character of the construction this new wall was built with similar width and stone.

Facing south, the “L” shaped house allows the best use of its solar orientation with the creation of individual outdoor spaces that have separate access from each house.

The reworked farmer house now functions as an independent building destined for modern rural tourism.”

Photos by: João Morgado

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About Jessica Mejias

Jessica is a resident of Madrid, where she often can be found stalking the halls of the Prado Museum, hoping to catch a glimpse of Bosch’s Garden of Earthly Delights. An Art History graduate, she enjoys admiring art and architecture, reading, and keeping young by playing video games. Learn more about HomeDSGN's Editorial Process.

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