Moita Santa House

Located in Santiago da Guarda, Leiria, Casa Moita Santa is built in a setting characterized by the presence of oak trees and the occasional presence of piles of stones on the site. The concept of the house was born not only in response to the location, but also to the needs of the clients: to offer privacy from the public highway and the need to include a basement.

In this sense, the main objective was to try to hide the basement from the street. In this way, the first floor benefits from the -1 floor, which functions as an element based on only four structural elements, capable of conveying the feeling of being a unique and singular piece that doesn't touch the ground. In addition, the slabs are conceptually slightly curved, integrated by the alignment of the public road. Given the proximity of the road network, it was important to develop the house in such a way as to provide the necessary privacy for living inside. In this way, Casa Moita Santa opens up with generous openings to the interior of the property, while maintaining essential openings to the southwest.