Alto Rodes House Renovation
Rui Palma
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ElementBrandProduct Name
Kitchen sink mixerRoca
SinkTeka Group
BE LINEA R10
DishwasherCandy Hoover
Handles and accessoriesJNF Architectural Hardware
WashbasinSanitana

Product Spec Sheet
Kitchen sink mixer
Targa by Roca
Sink
BE LINEA R10 by Teka Group
Dishwasher
Handles and accessories
Washbasin

Alto Rodes House Renovation

TAEP / AAP as Architects

Situated in Faro, this traditional building represents a very simple renovation that maintains the original character of this type of construction, merely introducing some modern updates to the obsolete infrastructure and a few basic new materials that do not compromise the identity of the house.

photo_credit Rui Palma
Rui Palma
photo_credit Rui Palma
Rui Palma

All the stone framework and the entrance door were recovered and kept as a reminder of a time long gone, as well as the type of flooring that, despite the fact that it was replaced, it is of the same kind as the initial one. Only the interior doors and a matching white skirting, along with a completely new bathroom and kitchen equipment and design, were imposed by this renewal, in order to complete an idea of duo-tonal contrast continuity that defines its sober bright image.

photo_credit Rui Palma
Rui Palma
photo_credit Rui Palma
Rui Palma

The two bedroom typology suffered a slight modification in its social area, were a tiny compartment that divided the kitchen from the living room, was removed, transforming this last two, in one flexible open space. The connection with the small backyard and the rooftop terrace, accessible as well trough the entrance foyer, was maintained, allowing a circulations loop around the more private areas, living them undisturbed.

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