HORIZON
2026
Interior Architecture
Interior Design
About the project
The project stems from the continuous relationship between the property, the landscape, and time. Inspired by the horizon line, the Horizon project proposes an open, fluid, and sensory way of living in which interior and exterior naturally extend. The architecture follows the rhythm of daily life, welcoming the body's movement, the light throughout the day, and moments of pause and conviviality. More than a constructed object, the property is conceived as a lived territory, serene, expressive, and deeply connected to nature, reflecting a contemporary, conscious, and balanced way of life.
Location
Vila Franca do Rosário, Mafra
Project type
Residential
Area
671 m2
Typology
T5
Architect
Joana Fernandes
Interior Designer
Évina Lopes
Challenge
The main challenge was translating the idea of spaciousness, continuity, and lightness into a functional, comfortable, and adaptable domestic space for the different dynamics of the family. It was essential to ensure that spatial fluidity had a strong connection with the exterior, and did not compromise the programmatic organization, the privacy of the most intimate areas, or the efficiency of daily life. Integrating Mediterranean, rustic, and industrial references into a coherent language, without losing simplicity and authenticity, required a rigorous design capable of balancing emotion, technique, and real-world use.
Aproach
The approach involved taking the Horizon as the guiding element of the entire project, translated into a clear, continuous architecture that is sensitive to the site. The organization prioritized smooth transitions, intuitive paths, and a strong visual connection with the exterior. The materiality, wood, stone, natural fibers, and warm tones, reinforced the connection to the landscape and created a sensory base that evolves with light and use. Each environment is conceived as part of a coherent whole, where form and function adjust naturally. The architecture does not impose a rhythm: it accompanies it, amplifies it, and transforms it into a tranquil, fluid, and profoundly human living experience.
