With a modern simplicity about it, this contemporary riverfront architecture designed by Portugal-based firm Correia/Ragazzi Aquitectos, is as noted for its design as it is for its view. The award-winning Casa no Geres house design, located in Peneda-Geras National Park in northern Portugal, is part concealed within the hillside, and part precariously cantilevered out over the Cevado River rushing below. The clients gave architect Gracia Correia and her new Italian partner, Roberto Ragazzi, carte blanche to design the riverfront home on its 5,000m2 site, with only two strict criteria – that no trees would be cut in the home’s execution, and that it would be made of concrete. From the outside, the resulting 60m2 house is simple, almost utilitarian, with few frills. Inside is another story, where an open concept layout and stylish simplicity complements the real star of the show – the view! Glass walls on either side of the structure invite nature in, while a living area at the end of the home concludes the program with a glazed wall framing views of the river valley. Correia/Ragazzi Aquitectos
via The Cool Hunter
