Description

Architectural rehabilitaton of an old house in the north of Portugal, in Vila Nova de Cerveira.
The main preocupation was to transform this very small and divided space into a open space able to adapt to the different necessities of the client.

Designed

2008

Completed

2009

Technical data

Name of the project: Casa Fivi
Ending of construction: february 2009
Contracter: V. Barros
Work: Private
Type: Single family
Place: Vila Nova de Cerveira, Portugal

Area: 35m2
Budget: 38.000 euros

Type of: Rehabilitation
Initial sate: Small house 35m2, with 3 spaces: lounge/bedroom, kitchen and bathroom.
Difference between the living room and kitchen of 50cm.
Roof in poor condition.
Lack of natural light in space (a single window on the facade).

Project team

Architect: Francisco Spratley
Client: V. Barros and Filipa Sobral