Vale Garrão 1 House
Precision engineering with exposed concrete and a striking cantilevered swimming pool.
Residential
Vasco Vieira
2026
Martim Vidigal
Vale Garrão, Algarve
About the Project
This detached house embodies a concept of contemporary architecture purely focused on blending indoor spaces with outdoor living. The structure is characterised by premium materials such as stone, wood and exposed concrete, which create a warm and sophisticated visual identity. The house is organised vertically via an integrated lift that runs from the technical basement to the roof terrace, the latter optimised as a premium leisure area with a jacuzzi, bar, barbecue and an integrated advanced home automation system.
Key Challenges
The complex engineering challenges included the construction of a suspended swimming pool with a prestressed structure and a 6-metre cantilever, supported by just two pillars. The technical logistics required millimetre precision in the installation of a large-scale, fully retractable and motorised glazed span.