Bruno Dias Architecture . photos: © Hugo Santos Silva
Located in Santiago da Guarda, Leiria, Casa Moita Santa is built in a setting characterized by the presence of oak trees and the occasional presence of piles of stones on the site. Continue reading Bruno Dias
Bruno Dias Arquitetura . photos: © Hugo Santos Silva
Casa Chouso is located in Casal de S. Brás, a humble village which is part of Ansião, on a piece of land with a superb view over both the village and the hills of Sicó (Serras da Sicó). Continue reading Bruno Dias
Bruno Dias Arquitectura . photos: © Hugo Santos Silva
Set within the heart of the village of Ansião, the focus of this project was the renovation an old games room, that was part of a restaurant, Tarouca Gastro Bar. In its essence, the project aimed at giving the space a new dynamic that would give it a welcoming ambience, not only for people going for a meal, but also for relaxing and socialising. With this in mind, it was possible to include a space with tables, as well as a central area with sofas and a fire stove. Continue reading Bruno Dias
Bruno Dias Arquitectura . photos: © HUGO SANTOS SILVA . + archdaily
In the historic center of the village of Ansião, on a slightly sloped land, Casa Âmago emerges. The plot had two small houses in ruins, with no architectural interest, and as such, renovating them was not an option. However, it wouldn’t be in harmony with the surroundings to plan a contemporary house with no connection to the neighboring buildings. Thus, the first glimpse of this house does not give away what is beyond the wall and gate. A one-floor building, with a large central patio, the core from which the theme unfolds into all the other spaces and organization. “Âmago” means marrow, center, core, and focal point, and this central patio works as the main point of the house. Continue reading Bruno Dias
Bruno Dias Arquitectura . photos: © Hugo Santos Silva
In a featureless shop in the historical village of Ansião, we come across the basis of this project, where we strived to give the space a new perception. Continue reading Bruno Dias
