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Treetop House . Ponte da Barca

Marques Franco . Treetop House . Ponte da Barca Primeiro Plano afasia (1)

João Marques Franco . photos: © Primeiro Plano Audiovisual

This house was designed around the premise that, in such a special place, architecture couldn’t ever compete or obstruct the nature around it. In order to fulfill that goal the building was placed to be as close as possible to the century old oaks and chestnuts without ever touching them. The house is reached from above and placed in a sharp slope, this combination of factors places the eye level of the habitants in line with the top of the tree, in permanent color shift and movement motivated by the wind. Continue reading Marques Franco

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Marques Franco Arquitectos

CA Crédito Agrícola . Viana do Castelo

Marques Franco Arquitectos . photos: © José Campos Architectural Photography . + archdaily

Designing a bank is always a delicate affair. On the one hand it is important to highlight the transparency and accessibility necessary to an institution that holds our money. On the other hand, it is always necessary to ensure a sense of security and robustness. The exterior of the building looks for that, the ground floor is transparent, easy to see through and access, the upper floors have less fenestrations and more solid construction. Continue reading Marques Franco Arquitectos

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