The Malhadinha Nova hotel in Portugal inaugurates a new space designed by Manuel Aires Mateus. His works are characterised by the play of volumes, the management of light and the use of white as a flag, although this time he has opted for an experimental use of colour. Continue reading Aires Mateus
Aires Mateus Architects . photos: © João Guimarães
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Aires Mateus . photos: © Fernando Guerra
The project is formed by two old warehouses unified into a single space. Outside, the ruined appearance and the traces of the past are maintained; while inside, the walls create a white, bright space: the house. Two gardens shape the relationship between inside and outside. In the double-height interior, a central space is inhabited by two blocks of stairs. An archetypal volume exists within the space under a ceiling shaped by the negative of the rooftop pool. The house is defined within this space by the relationship between the pool volume and the existing walls. Continue reading Aires Mateus
Aires Mateus . photos: © Juan Rodríguez
The program was to provide two museums. One dedicated to design, which needed an abundance of light; another dedicated to photography, in which light had to be under strict control. The condition of the site places the centre of the museum pole in the public space, near a major railway platform. The project entails the extension of public space into a very transparent interior. This space that concentrates all public activities other than the exhibitions themselves, results from the compression of the design museum over the photography one. Continue reading Aires Mateus
Aires Mateus . MAArchitects . photos: © Derek Swallwell
Mori House is a harmonious blend of cultures united in design cooperation between Aires Mateus and MAArchitects. Envisioned as a modern reinterpretation of the classic beach shack, the house stands proudly against the backdrop of Port Phillip Bay.
This architectural masterpiece in Mt Martha, Australia, is a true testament to the harmonious fusion of Australian, Japanese, and Portuguese design elements. This serene sanctuary is designed for the clients and their multigenerational family to celebrate the beauty of beach life. Continue reading Aires Mateus . MAArchitects
