Casa Mancos
This project was born from the dream of a young couple with a child, seeking a simpler, slower-paced life in the countryside. They envisioned a practical and comfortable home — not grand, but grounded — where they could enjoy the everyday pleasures of rural living, open skies, and time spent outdoors together.
The house was designed as a three-bedroom family home, shaped by a composition of three volumes forming an “L.” This layout naturally creates a protected outdoor space at the centre, where the family can gather, play, and relax by the pool — their own private courtyard surrounded by nature. To fit gently into the topography and respect the 10-metre building setback required by local regulations, the house is set at an intermediate level along the length of the plot. This positioning allowed the volumes to remain on the same plane, simplifying the interior connections and reinforcing the idea of ease and practicality.
The main social spaces — kitchen, dining, and living areas — are located in the first volume, oriented parallel to the eastern neighbour. Large sliding doors open to a generous porch overlooking the pool, extending the living space outdoors and inviting natural light throughout the day. A smaller, lower connector volume holds the technical functions, guest bathroom, and a small service yard. By slightly lowering its height, this space becomes more discreet, allowing the two main wings to remain visually dominant while maintaining a cohesive rhythm. Perpendicular to the others, the third volume contains the most private areas: the bedrooms and bathrooms. Its sloping roof gently shields the interior from the north and offers a sense of calm retreat at the end of the day.
Throughout the process, special care was taken to ensure the house would sit quietly in the landscape — both in scale and in expression. With its low profile and positioning below street level, the building is largely hidden from public view. Facades combine a soft green tone with natural wood cladding, allowing the house to blend seamlessly into the surrounding vegetation — more a part of the landscape than a statement upon it.
This home is not about excess or display. It’s about balance, warmth, and daily life — a quiet retreat for a family that values simplicity, connection, and the peaceful rhythm of living close to nature.
Project: Private House
Typology: Residential
Year: 2022
Location: : São Vicente Ferreira – S. Miguel Island
Surface: 202 m2
Team: Joana de Oliveira, Giacomo Mezzadri, Sabrina Sinelli
Renders: Mezzo Atelier
Casa Mancos
This project was born from the dream of a young couple with a child, seeking a simpler, slower-paced life in the countryside. They envisioned a practical and comfortable home — not grand, but grounded — where they could enjoy the everyday pleasures of rural living, open skies, and time spent outdoors together.
The house was designed as a three-bedroom family home, shaped by a composition of three volumes forming an “L.” This layout naturally creates a protected outdoor space at the centre, where the family can gather, play, and relax by the pool — their own private courtyard surrounded by nature. To fit gently into the topography and respect the 10-metre building setback required by local regulations, the house is set at an intermediate level along the length of the plot. This positioning allowed the volumes to remain on the same plane, simplifying the interior connections and reinforcing the idea of ease and practicality.
The main social spaces — kitchen, dining, and living areas — are located in the first volume, oriented parallel to the eastern neighbour. Large sliding doors open to a generous porch overlooking the pool, extending the living space outdoors and inviting natural light throughout the day. A smaller, lower connector volume holds the technical functions, guest bathroom, and a small service yard. By slightly lowering its height, this space becomes more discreet, allowing the two main wings to remain visually dominant while maintaining a cohesive rhythm. Perpendicular to the others, the third volume contains the most private areas: the bedrooms and bathrooms. Its sloping roof gently shields the interior from the north and offers a sense of calm retreat at the end of the day.
Throughout the process, special care was taken to ensure the house would sit quietly in the landscape — both in scale and in expression. With its low profile and positioning below street level, the building is largely hidden from public view. Facades combine a soft green tone with natural wood cladding, allowing the house to blend seamlessly into the surrounding vegetation — more a part of the landscape than a statement upon it.
This home is not about excess or display. It’s about balance, warmth, and daily life — a quiet retreat for a family that values simplicity, connection, and the peaceful rhythm of living close to nature.
Project: Private House
Typology: Residential
Year: 2022
Location: : São Vicente Ferreira – S. Miguel Island
Surface: 202 m2
Team: Joana de Oliveira, Giacomo Mezzadri, Sabrina Sinelli
Renders: Mezzo Atelier
