The River Patios project was developed for a long and narrow plot located in a consolidated urban area of Porto, with the aim of creating high-quality spatial housing within a dense context.

The proposal is organised into three houses structured around patios, allowing natural light, privacy, and a strong relationship with the exterior throughout the entire living space.

The volumes are articulated in a continuous manner, creating a unified reading of the ensemble while ensuring autonomy and identity for each unit.

The main access acts as a structuring element, organising entry to the homes and establishing the connection between built spaces and patios through a balance between solid and void.

The materiality is based on a combination of concrete, wood, stone, and metal elements, creating contrast and coherence between the built and the natural, with solutions designed for durability and quality of execution.

Large glazed openings strengthen the relationship between interior and exterior, extending the living spaces towards the patios and enhancing overall usability.

The result is a residential development that responds to the constraints of the plot, enhancing light, privacy, and the relationship with the exterior, with a practical and execution-oriented approach.