Tolo House by Alvaro Leite Siza
The “Tolo House” build by Alvaro Leite Siza is based in Lugar das Carvalhinhas, Portugal. The house is build on a sharply inclined hill. Its fragmentation, necessary due to the steep topography, transforms the whole into a composition of small linked and interconnected volumes, creating an unevenness that allows for a more secure and rational use of the lot. In this way the house’s various functions are clarified with each elevation corresponding to a single compartment.
The roof functions simultaneously as pavement support for the gardens: similar to the traditional threshing floors and patios in the northern regions of the country with hilly terrain.
May 22, 2008 - Category: Architecture - Posted by: Chantal - Comments: 7
May 22nd, 2008 at 11:18 pm
I guess there is no elevator
Seriously though – cool use of working with the land.
May 25th, 2008 at 2:43 pm
Hi,
Indeed is always good to see a good interaction between nature and construction.
Two other well known portuguese architects are :
Tomás Taveira and Siza Vieira.
Have a good week,
José
December 23rd, 2008 at 5:49 am
what is the exterior concrete?
February 26th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
Another Siza CNB (Concrete Nuclear Bunker) blighting the beautiful Portuguese countryside – OK I like the innovation and interior but not the interaction with the local environment. Looks out of place in the very narrow plot and with houses close by. Looks like the developer has done an in-fill job. Also surrounding terrain looks susceptible to being washed away by the heavy rain which occurs in the North of Portugal during the Winter.
April 14th, 2009 at 9:02 pm
need to have good legs !
April 15th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
[...] …Alvaro Leite Sizas Tolo House hätte meiner Meinung nach auch einen guten Paten abgegeben [...]
May 4th, 2009 at 7:55 am
beautiful, all fingers up for great alvaro!!!