The house with its central patio is designed to allow as much of not only direct natural sunlight but also cross ventilation as possible to provide for maximum energy efficiency. EDDI’s House now boasts six basic types of plans with sixty-nine variations to accommodate as much of the varying site conditions and characteristics. The house [...]

The striking resulting structure features a host of Souto de Moura’s trademark scenographic elements – bold shapes accentuated by an intricately patterned, terracotta-tinted exterior. The brainchild of architect Eduardo Souto de Moura, the structure was designed to host a collection of work by London-based Portuguese artist Paula Rego. Having part-donated, part-lent her paintings and drawings [...]