House in Fonten-das-Pereiras by GB Arquitectos: Modern Concrete and Pine Wood House in Alentejo

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Modern house with seamless interior-exterior space, featuring sleek design and large glass windows on sandy terrain, perfectly suited for luxurious rural living

Integration of Architecture with the Alentejo Landscape

Located in the picturesque natural landscape of Alentejo, House in Fonten-das-Pereiras by GB Arquitectos is a bright example of contextual modern art. The design preserves existing oaks and uses the regional chromatic palette, harmoniously embedding contemporary architecture into the eternal rural landscape.

The house occupies a single plot, which allowed simultaneously to obtain an impressive view of the landscape and preserve mature trees. These natural elements became the basis for the design, forming internal courtyards and directing movement flows while deeply grounding the house in the earth.

Material Palette: Concrete and Pine

Materials played a key role in integrating the project with the surrounding environment. Architects chose dark gray concrete and warm brown pine, reflecting tones of local slate.

Concrete: Used structurally and aesthetically, with a deep gray shade to match the landscape and withstand Alentejo's harsh climate.
Pine: Treated for strength, warm tones soften the mass of the concrete house and connect interiors with the facade.

This modest color palette creates a permanent architectural language, balancing strength, warmth, and sensitivity to local conditions.

Spatial Organization: Wings and Walls

The residential house is organized in three wings rotated 45 degrees, oriented East-West. The monumental 47-meter concrete wall protects the house from the North, providing wind protection and privacy.

Entrance: Marked by a private courtyard and an old oak, creating a threshold between the mass and nature.
Public Spaces: A 170 sq m open living and dining area facing South, surrounded by a 35-meter glass screen. A dramatic 5-meter projecting terrace protects interiors from summer heat.
Kitchen: Located in the center, it separates the dining area (east wing) from the relaxation zone (west wing), with direct access to the terraces.
Private Rooms: Bedrooms open to the side wings, accessible through long light corridors that smoothly connect with the landscape.

Interiors: Unity and Continuity

Inside, the material palette continues without breaks: exposed dark concrete for walls, ceilings and floors, alternating with individual wooden elements made of pine. This continuity creates a unified aesthetic style, with unique details enhancing the architectural language:

3-meter tall doors with a pivot system
Wooden wall cladding and pine blinds
Custom wardrobes, kitchen and bathroom cabinets

The moderate use of materials emphasizes space, light and proportions rather than decorations. The result is an interior that is minimalist yet deeply tactile, modern but rooted in Alentejo traditions.

A House Balanced Between Landscape and Modernity

House in Fonten-das-Pereiras demonstrates how contemporary architecture can organically fit into fragile rural contexts without dominating them. Preserving trees, using natural tones and creating bold yet simple volumes, GB Arquitectos created a house that is both monumental and sensitive.

This is not just a private residence, but also evidence of how Portuguese architecture continues to connect traditions, landscape and modern life.

Photos © Geralda Brunel, José Campos House in Fonten-das-Pereiras by GB Arquitectos: Modern Concrete and Pine Wood House in Alentejo

Photos © Geralda Brunel, José Campos Modern house with seamless interior-exterior space, featuring sleek design and large glass windows on sandy terrain, perfectly suited for luxurious rural living

Photos © Geralda Brunel, José Campos House in Fonten-das-Pereiras by GB Arquitectos: Modern Concrete and Pine Wood House in Alentejo