Maria Pia
Description
Built in the 19th century, the chalet of the former queen Maria Pia de Sabóia is one of the most emblematic buildings in Monte Estoril. It is part of the 19th-century fabric, next to the coastline, and is flanked by equally important buildings.
This project involves the refurbishment of the chalet, which is to be kept as the dominant and structuring element of the space and the views outside, as well as the construction of two new residential buildings on the same plot.
The two proposed buildings, as isolated volumes, seek to fit harmoniously into the morpho-typological characteristics of the surrounding built fabric, both in terms of their volumetry, altimetry and positioning on the plot, as well as the materiality chosen. Its positioning within the plot and the containment of its altimetry are the result of the importance of maintaining the system of coastal views.
As a unique presence, the chalet will continue to have a predominant and intensified reading in the place, and the rehabilitation process has always been guided by the imperative to preserve and enhance its most relevant architectural and decorative elements, while adapting it to today’s natural safety and comfort requirements.
Unifying the whole complex, the project also proposes an extensive, fully renovated garden, constituting a podium from which you can enjoy unparalleled views over Cascais Bay.
Datasheet
Monte Estoril, Cascais, Portugal
6530 m2
ARX Portugal, Arquitectos lda.
Nuno Mateus
José Mateus
Raquel de Sousa Henriques, André Pires, Clara Scarlatti, Marcelo Cardia, Luísa Martinho
Construction
Sanjose
Foundations and Structures
Paulo Ribeiro
Hydraulics, Gas, Thermal, Acoustics
CTQ – Projetos de Engenharia e Gestão de Empreendimentos
Photography
Prosirtec, Projetos e Serviços Técnicos, Lda.
Landscape Architecture
NPK – Arquitectos Paisagistas Associados
Historical Research
Conservation Practice – Consultoria em Património Histórico
Conservation and Restoration Consulting
NC Restauro – Nova Conservação s.a.
Extension Project
Luis Caetano Pedro d’Avila
Original Project
Rosendo Carvalheira
