Extrastudio Designs Minimalist Earth-Toned Holiday Home in Portugal
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Jon Astbury
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Summary
Casa Plaj is a minimalist holiday home in Portugal's Lourinhã region designed by Extrastudio. The 120-square-meter residence features a simple gabled form, cantilevered terraces, and earth-toned lime plaster finishes that reference local rural architecture. The design emphasizes simplicity and integration with the coastal landscape through its material choices and structural elements.
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Located near a coastal village in Portugal's Lourinhã region, the 120-square-metre home is described by the studio as a 'radically simple' structure that draws on the area's rural architecture.
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