House Lemenhe – Vila Nova de Famalicão
Year: 1996 - 1998
Gross Floor Area: 210 m²
Location: R. de Bajoucas n.9 ;Lemenhe, Vila Nova de Famalicão

Located in Lemenhe, Vila Nova de Famalicao, this single-story residence is defined by the strategic intersection of two rectangles: a solid volume housing the living program and a walled perimeter that carves out two private courtyards. The architectural language prioritizes privacy and introspection, presenting a continuous, blind façade to the street with no visible openings. This minimalist shield directs the entire experience of the home inward, where expansive floor-to-ceiling glazing opens the living spaces toward the protected patios and the surrounding terrain.

The interior layout is organized for seamless fluidity on a single level, where the open-plan social areas transition naturally into the private wing. This wing comprises three bedrooms, including a master suite, all of which benefit from direct natural light and a constant visual connection to the gardens. By balancing the opacity of its exterior boundary with the transparency of its inner courtyards, the Lemenhe House offers a serene, light-filled sanctuary that redefines the contemporary patio house through a clear and functional spatial logic.