Casa Avelino Duarte, Single-family residence in Ovar, Portugal.
Casa Avelino Duarte is a residence in Ovar with white walls and geometric shapes that sit on a sloping site. The building uses windows and angles to bring in light and create distinct interior spaces.
The house was built in the late 20th century during a period of innovation in Portuguese architecture. It emerged under the influence of Álvaro Siza Vieira, a key architect of that time.
The building reflects how modernist design entered Portuguese homes through its clean lines and thoughtful use of space and materials. People today see in it a turning point in how ordinary residences were built and designed.
The residence sits along the coastal road north of Porto in Ovar's center and can be viewed from the outside. You can visit the exterior anytime without prior planning or special arrangements.
The building features uneven volumes that feel different depending on where you stand on the slope. This asymmetrical design was deliberate, shaped by how the natural terrain rises and falls.
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