Estrela House

From multi-family housing to a single-family residence

The Casa Estrela project consists of the legalization and alteration of an existing multi-family residential building, located in the Estrela neighborhood, with the aim of adapting it to the requirements of a new single-family residential program. The intervention reduces the number of existing units from four to a single dwelling. The proposal preserves the building’s identity by maintaining the essence of its façades, volumetry, and outdoor space, introducing only targeted adjustments to the rear elevation and roof, namely through the modification of openings, the removal of enclosed balconies, and the introduction of dormer windows. The existing courtyard is requalified, incorporating a small swimming pool while preserving the fruit trees.

rehabilitated facade preserving the original composition
existing opening with a direct relationship to the urban surroundings

At the interior level, the project proposes a complete reorganization of the spaces, redefining the layout across all floors to meet contemporary housing needs. It also includes the careful preservation of existing elements, such as the tiles on the main façade and the balconies, columns, and circular metal staircases at the rear.

skylight as an element for capturing natural light
use of the top floor through the introduction of dormer windows

In the Estrela neighborhood, four dwellings become one home — architecture preserves the building's identity while transforming the way of living.

Client
Privado
Year
2025
Status
Done
Address
Rua dos Ferreiros à Estrela, nº44 e 46
Architecture
André Ferreira, Joana Castanheira
Team
Mafalda Matos, Francisca Coelho, João Gouveia
Construction area
320 + 70sqm of outdoor spaces
Engineering
LNM Engenharia Civil; Graucelsius – Consultores de Engenharia, Gestão e Planeamento, Lda
Constructor
Artem Artwalls, Lda
Photography
Project António

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