Ricardo Azevedo Arquitecto, in Casa do Parque IV renovation, interpret and translate a vision into form with modern spirit and aesthetic clarity.
The building had long stood suspended in time and space, gradually falling into a state of disrepair—partially occupied, yet steadily losing structural integrity, quality, and a sense of safety. The future resident, then merely a hopeful seeker, had spent years searching for an old construction—central in location, rich in memory, and entirely unique within its urban surroundings.
Their meeting was a fortunate accident, one that stirred the will, sparked an idea, and set in motion a new beginning. Then followed the project, the design, the construction. And finally, came occupation—and a permanence that felt both grounded and inevitable.
Though fascinated by the charm and weight of the past, the future resident—still an aspirant—longed for traces of the present.
A modern spirit. Aesthetic clarity. And above all, a home that broke away from the rigid norms of conservative living.
With renewed and cultivated taste, trust was placed in the chosen architect—an invitation to interpret and translate a vision into form. Creativity was welcomed, solutions encouraged. And, of course—(that eternal phrase whispered in every restoration!)—a keen eye was kept on costs.
This, above all, was the project’s greatest challenge: aligning budget, imagination, and the value of heritage within a single coherent response.
Yet beyond that, it became a joyful process—built on reciprocity, inspired challenge, and shared satisfaction between creator and future inhabitants.
The site offered inspiration. The client brought ambition.
Uniqueness revealed itself in the carefully designed light openings, the dialogue between materials, and the seamless relationship between interior and exterior.
Distinction emerged in how light was shaped and space was lived. Comfort followed, thanks to the vision, taste, and coherence of everyone involved.
In the end, a smile—born of fulfilled creation. And the quiet joy of living in a place where one finally belongs, with no desire to live anywhere else…
Facts & Credits
Project title Casa do Parque IV
Typology Renovation, Interior design
Location Santo Tirso, Portugal
Architecture Ricardo Azevedo Arquitecto
Main Architect Ricardo Azevedo
Year of conclusion 2022
Total area 375 m2
Engineering Fénix Engenharia Civil
Light Design Fénix Engenharia Civil
Acoustic Design Fénix Engenharia Civil
Fluids Engineering Fénix Engenharia Civil
Thermal Engineering Fénix Engenharia Civil
Visual identity Fénix Engenharia Civil
Ιllustrations Ricardo Azevedo Arquitecto
Interior Design AAR Déco
Architectural photographer Ivo Tavares Studio
Text provided by the architects
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