Quinta dos Alcoutins is a sober home, part of an estate located at the northern limit of Lisbon, Portugal. It was completed by GGLLatelier in 2011 and features many amenities such as a wine cellar, a home theatre and a spa.
A grey volume is the support element of the house that rectifies the inclined terrain, allowing the sun to pamper the social areas. This volume also includes the complementary spaces and is illuminated by a patio chiseled in it.
A white terrace is the element that beautifully completes the rooftop, from where one can admire the Golf-course and the city skyline.
Photos by Fernando Guerra and Sergio Guerra
Ah, the grey volume rectifies the terrain. How utterly revolutionary. Next, they’ll discover that stairs help you climb hills. At least the wine cellar justifies the architectural pretension.
Thank you for your witty comment! While the grey volume grounds the design, we aimed for a dialogue between the architecture and the landscape. The wine cellar indeed serves as a functional anchor, blending modern aesthetics with the site’s specific needs. We appreciate your keen eye on these details.