A curved wall shields this Portuguese home from busy road noise
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Erin Miller
Summary
This article profiles a residential project in Vagos, Portugal, designed by FRARI – architecture network. The home sits beside a busy road (EN109) but uses a single sweeping curved wall to shield interior spaces from traffic noise, wind, and visual intrusion. Rather than facing the road like neighboring houses, the design rotates inward, orienting all key rooms toward bright, private outdoor spaces. The curved wall is not a decorative feature but the central organizing element of the entire floor plan, creating a peaceful living environment in a challenging roadside location.
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ContemporistA curved wall shields this Portuguese home from busy road noisecontemporist.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledInstead of facing the traffic like many neighboring buildings, the house rotates its attention inward, using a single sweeping curve to create a more peaceful place to live.
The bold shape acts as a shield from noise, wind, and passing traffic while opening every important room toward bright outdoor spaces.
The entire design is built around one continuous curve.
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