Overview

RHEINZINK's GRANUM Basalte angled standing seam system has been used for the roof and cladding in the construction of a contemporary home on the west coast of Portugal.

Project detail

Portuguese architects Contaminar Arquitetos created a residence near the coastal town of Marinha Grande whose form, materiality and colour scheme reflect both progress in architecture and a contemporary interpretation of indigenous, traditional courtyard houses.

While the U-shaped pavilion presents itself closed to the street, it opens generously to the adjacent landscapes as well as to the atrium courtyard, which serves as an introverted oasis for living, with views of the vast sky. The architects transferred the flowing transitions into nature to the interior design: the common areas are designed as an open, light-flooded spatial continuum. Only the private rooms form personal retreats behind doors.

Products supplied

A characteristic feature of Casa Na Amiera is a striking dark roofscape made of RHEINZINK titanium zinc in GRANUM Basalte.

In its dark grey, almost black appearance, titanium zinc is an ideal complement which, in combination with the other building materials of wood, concrete, glass and white plaster surfaces, creates a clear, striking contrast.

  • Roof: 655m² 4 t angled standing seam system
    RHEINZINK-GRANUM Basalte

  • Facade: 200m² 1.2 t angled standing seam system
    RHEINZINK-GRANUM Basalte

  • Roof drainage: 210m² 1.3 t angled standing seam system
    RHEINZINK-GRANUM Basalte

Outcome

Proportions, durable building materials, and a generous room continuum contribute to the house's important contribution in terms of sustainable planning, recyclability, as well as long-lasting residential use.