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In May we had the "manor" house series, so this could be the "minor" house... because it is much smaller; not so in terms of importance in the world of architecture!


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Data file:

- architect: ÁLVARO SIZA VIEIRA
- name of the project: Casa Alcino Cardoso
- date: 1st part: 1971-1973; 2nd part: 1988-1991
- location: Moledo do Minho - Portugal
- name among architecture students: Casa do "bico" (point)
- actual name: CASA DA EIRA - MOLEDO DO MINHO


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wonderful stone sunshineand · 2007-10-01: 11:53

Beautiful house prashantkarkera · 2007-10-01: 13:24

I could live in the minor house really I could!! I think it is spectacular!! SheriJ · 2007-10-01: 13:34

yeah... I could live here too :) RozariaS · 2007-10-01: 13:52

o SIZA é o maior... pena que em termos internéticos seja tão desleixado! Também a culpa não é dele... será que nenhum assistente ou estagiário ainda conseguiu chamar-lhe a atenção para ter uns sites bem organizados... e não endereços, com o nome dele, à venda :( flipado · 2007-10-01: 13:57

de facto, se eu quiser saber a bobliografia relativa a esta casa - livros, revistas onde apareceu - não está fácil porque felizmente apareceu em muitos... será que o centro de documentação em Matosinhos que tem o nome do arquitecto conseguiria isto?! já não era mau se conseguisse saber a lista total das obras do Siza... agora saber onde cada obra apareceu... isso é que era doce! :)) Cabecilha · 2007-10-01: 14:03

this set is nice ... I like 4 alot .. you have a eye to make things attractive and beautiful .. and about those pumpkins a month from now ...they will look delicious...... baked in a pie..:) ????? · 2007-10-01: 15:19

cabecila this is something very very good. I love it. I know who is one of the most famous architects of the world. I meet him with another portuguese architect and Cecil Balmondat at the Serpentine Gallery Pavilion in London. thanks for sharing. storytaylor · 2007-10-01: 15:28

Very interesting architecture. It is very beautiful. carmitage · 2007-10-01: 16:27

Nice set;)) KC727 · 2007-10-01: 17:54

This is what i has been waiting for to see from you. I LOVE THIS! The old tradition style mix with modern. I love the glass doors and with windows, with the textures of the wall. So beautiful:) ????? · 2007-10-01: 18:43

Great set !!! nadoune · 2007-10-01: 20:18

Very jealous it is places like that will inspire you to get out of bed each morning - very refreshing - beautiful photos - thx for sharing! angeldevil1980 · 2007-10-01: 21:06

I love those houses! I prefer #4! miclaud · 2007-10-01: 21:31

Great set! Thanks for sharing! davidcardona · 2007-10-01: 22:46

I had to correct the title: "The architect build Silke`s 2nd cottage" And I will take it as my favourite! It`s even better than the manor-house! Ans this ro-man-tic garden !!! woaaa - hope I´ve holiday soon !! SilkeHoltmann · 2007-10-02: 00:57

this is GORGEOUS... can i move in some time soon!? MidsummerSilence · 2007-10-02: 09:43

A structure becomes architectural, and not sculptural, when its elements no longer have their justification in nature. Guillaume Apollinaire The structures blend in nicely with the natural stone colors they look like they belong in to the surroundings and have a peaceful look to them. Great post ????? · 2007-10-02: 16:31

I agree with lulmierenatural.....I love the way it all fits into the land surrounding it and belongs to it, and the way it mixes the modern with the very old. Is this part of the restoration work that you did? Carley · 2007-10-02: 18:10

StoryTaylor :) You met SIZA! That's great! Your comment was very important because it's excellent that you know his work... if you look at the photos from this house (and because it's not "FLASHY/LOUD" architecture) you might not realize that you are in the presence of something very special. The Serpentine - where you met him - was a very special place for another portuguese artist: Paula Rego, the painter! Cabecilha · 2007-10-04: 09:03

Silke :) Coming from you (that were so enthusiastic about the manos-house) this preference for the "minor" house can only be very special!!! The big farm house is a very new and modern project with all the luxuries and special amenities for your comfort... but this small group of houses and the sorrounding gardens have such a charm that is indeed irresistible! The changing of seasons there is a delight for photographers... it's our little corner of paradise! Thank you for being a fan! Cabecilha · 2007-10-04: 09:08

MId S. S. (and everyone else) you are all very wellcome there... with or without your cameras :)) Cabecilha · 2007-10-04: 09:11

LumiereNatural wonderful quote and so accurate: the architect SIZA used a landscaping architect on this project (although the sorrounding gardens are very small) and so the buildings fit with the sorroundings because most were already there - only some volumes were added - but also because nature around was reshaped to be even "better that what nature had provided"!! Cabecilha · 2007-10-04: 09:17

Carley do check the data file above: - this is a famous project by architect Alvaro Siza that includes the restoration of some existing houses, then adding some new volumes and also reshaping the sorrounding gardens and creating a swimming pool... - in May I showed you what I called "the manor-house series" which is a totally different project from this one, in time, space and architects involved, though it also involves restoration. Cabecilha · 2007-10-04: 09:23

i wish one of the houses is mine emmetan · 2007-10-11: 06:31

I like so much this kind of house! Ilove # 2,3,4 and 5, could live there !!!! domino · 2007-10-12: 05:08

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