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atelier RUA\u2019s single-family house in Galamares<\/p>\n
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Pink Envelope Shapes Space and Light<\/p>\n
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The pale pink tone envelops the entire exterior, transforming the house into a singular architectural volume set against dense greenery. Rather than acting as a decorative finish, the color softens the building\u2019s mass and heightens the perception of light and shadow, allowing the architecture to shift subtly throughout the day while remaining distinct within its natural context.<\/p>\n
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The building takes the form of a near-square volume, from which the northern corner is cut along a diagonal defined by the site boundary. This subtraction introduces a key opening toward the garden and breaks the otherwise inward-looking character of the ground floor. Entry is made from the southern corner, leading directly into the central courtyard, which becomes the spatial and social heart of the house.\u00a0 Arranged around this courtyard, the kitchen, living room, and dining room form a continuous open-plan environment. Structural elements such as exposed beams and the staircase subtly articulate different areas without interrupting visual continuity, reinforcing a fluid relationship between interior spaces and the outdoor core. Privacy from the surroundings is largely achieved through this inward-facing organization.<\/p>\n
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a light pink exterior gives the project a clear and memorable identity<\/p>\n
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Terraces and Light-Filled Basements Extend Living Spaces<\/p>\n
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The first floor adopts an L-shaped layout and accommodates four bedrooms oriented east and west, with the corner rooms opening onto a shared terrace. Wrapping around the building to the east, south, and west, this elevated outdoor space offers continuous sunlight and panoramic views of the Serra de Sintra, including the Pena and Monserrate palaces. Integrated seating, planting beds, wooden shutters, and a steel pergola supporting climbing vegetation enhance both comfort and use.<\/p>\n
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Below ground, the basement mirrors the upper floor\u2019s footprint and opens onto two patios to the east and west, bringing natural light and ventilation into the lower level. Through its consistent use of color, compact geometry, and carefully choreographed indoor\u2013outdoor spaces, Casa Galamares presents a restrained yet expressive approach to contemporary domestic architecture in the Sintra landscape.<\/p>\n
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the structure is complemented by a panoramic wraparound terrace<\/p>\n
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the house is located around 30 minutes from Lisbon with open views over the Serra de Sintra<\/p>\n
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the pale pink tone envelops the entire exterior<\/p>\n
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