NOZ Arquitectura Completes Single-Storey Casa Monte Alvo in Portugal's Alentejo

NOZ Arquitectura has completed Casa Monte Alvo, a 430 m² single-storey residence in the Alentejo region of Portugal, with a project year of 2024. The house sits at the top of Monte Alvo and is positioned to maximize solar orientation while ensuring thermal comfort throughout the year. The design responds to the architectural tradition of the Alentejo, characterized by simplicity of form, functional spaces, and a deep connection to climate and landscape. The project team at NOZ Arquitectura included architects in charge Inês Sousa, Rui Dias, and José Malhó, with Rui Dias also credited as technical team and José Malhó as part of the design team. Civil engineering was handled by Espaço Cívil, while Certigy provided electrical engineering and consulting. Photography of the completed house was produced by Fernando Guerra of FG+SG. The project is categorized as residential architecture and houses, and the description was submitted by the project team. The work was curated for publication by Susanna Moreira, with the original version available in English.