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Fonte Boa House
Fonte Boa House is located on the west side of
a small estate in central Portugal’s Rabaçal
Valley, surrounded by the Jerumelo, Sicó and
Espinhal mountains.
Designed by João Mendes Ribeiro, the two-storey
rectangular volume with zinc pitched roof is
a reinterpretation of the traditional single-
family housing typology. The modern white
form is complemented by stone and concrete as
well as the generous use of wood throughout
the interior, including the flooring and the
core staircase/utility area. Abundant windows
connect the indoor and outdoor spaces while
providing views over the estate’s vineyard and
olive grove.
