<translation>Family House</translation>

The weekend house in Algarve is located in close proximity to a golf course, which resulted in very strict regulations - the house had to be white, single-story, with a maximum building coverage of 20% of the land. Architect Souto de Moura handled this excellently. The very clear internal arrangement and the expressive power of this house reflect, among other things, Arabic motifs that are fatal for the Iberian Peninsula. This is why the house somewhat stands out.
What fascinates me about this house is the entrance solution. I like motifs of flow and gradual transition. This element is often missing in many places where people live. Front gardens, porches, atriums, canopies, terraces, etc. In Algarve, Souto de Moura first introduces us to the entrance atrium, where the feeling of being sheltered is brought to perfection. From here, we enter a not excessively spacious hall, only to spatially explode into the adjoining living room with dining area. The materials used are natural and Portuguese.
Finally, we come to the spatial concept, which is truly exceptional. Most of the interior spaces are remarkably roofed - the living room by a dome, the entrance hall by a pyramid, the corridor by a raised block, etc. This creates not only a unique interior space but also a sculptural roof landscape, which we recognize, for example, from the works of Le Corbusier. In Algarve, the true imprint of the interior is expressed in the external form, not through the composition of window openings as in Loos, but through various roofing elements, giving the villa an unmistakable character and our admiration. Well, Souto de Moura has impressed us once again.