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Casa Cabanita

PrizeHonorable Mention in Architectural Design / Residential Architecture - Single Family
Firm LocationAlmancil, Portugal
CompanyCORE Architects, Lda
Lead ArchitectAnabela Macieira
Design TeamAnabela Macieira, João Tobias, João Livramento, Sõnia Mathinos.
ClientIlona Schollen
Project Videohttps://youtu.be/YLO7KK3ILhI

In the hills of Cabanita, Algarve, this house rises like a bird poised for flight—rooted in memory, open to the horizon. A rural dwelling was respectfully restored, keeping whitewashed volumes, gable roofs, and harmonious proportions. A bold new volume extends the home, shaped by terrain and framing sea views. Sustainability leads: Ytong blocks offer thermal inertia; an insulated roof and passive design cut energy use. A heat pump and solar panels power underfloor heating. Rainwater is reused. Tradition meets innovation in a quiet, thoughtful architecture rooted in place and future-focused.