Reabilitacao Poveira - Edificio FS11

PrizeHonorable Mention in Architectural Design / Restoration & Renovation
Firm LocationVila Do Conde, Portugal
CompanyUrbanpolis, Lda
Lead ArchitectAlexandre Pontes
Design TeamDaniel Pontes, Eng , Joao Pontes, Eng.
ClientThe clients are four branches of the same family, deeply connected to architecture, engineering, and construction, seeking independent homes while preserving collective bonds

FS11 reimagines a 1930s house in Póvoa de Varzim, transforming it into four independent homes for a single family. A glazed stair links old and new volumes, while the design preserves the historic façade, introduces contemporary spaces, and weaves private and collective areas. Sunlight, solar comfort, and spatial fluidity enhance daily life, celebrating architecture as a mediator between generations, memory, and modern living