The Glass House, an eco-retreat built from upcycled materials, offers a unique opportunity for buyers looking for a sustainable and luxurious getaway. Set on an expansive 6-hectare plot amidst the pristine natural landscape of Comporta, this eco-friendly property is a rare gem in one of Europe’s most exclusive and sought-after destinations.
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Fantastic Frank Lisbon
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Fantastic Frank Lisbon
A beach retreat embraced by the natural reserve. Three ground-level volumes resting on the dunes, between the rice fields and the serene beaches of Comporta. A conceptual structure with wooden slats that intertwines and protects them from the Alentejo Coast sun, in the poetic organic shade of the reeds.
Architecture firm
dEMM arquitectura
Location
Comporta, Portugal
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, Adobe Photoshop, AutoCAD
Principal architect
Paulo Fernandes Silva, Diana Fernandes Silva
Collaborators
Daniela Ferreira
Visualization
dEMM arquitectura
Typology
Residential › House
Beach house, located among the pine forests and rice fields of Comporta, set in sand dunes, in a place of great natural beauty and strength of fauna and flora. The center of inspiration was the deserted and wild beaches of the region and the reproduction of this environment, with dunes and vegetation.
Project name
COMPORTA 107
Architecture firm
dEMM arquitectura
Location
Comporta, Portugal
Photography
FG+SG | Fernando Guerra
Principal architect
Paulo Fernandes Silva, Diana Fernandes Silva
Design team
Paulo Fernandes Silva, Diana Fernandes Silva
Collaborators
Isabela Neves, José Urzal
Interior design
dEMM arquitectura
Structural engineer
Gepec
Supervision
dEMM arquitectura
Visualization
dEMM arquitectura
Tools used
ArchiCAD, Twinmotion, Adobe Photoshop
Material
Concrete, Treated Pine, Limestone, Corten Stee
Typology
Residential › House
