The Mediterranean patioThe house around a garden
Courtyard homes have shaped Mediterranean life for centuries, bringing nature, light and sheltered open air into the centre of domestic life. At Aljezur Village, the patio reinterprets that enduring idea as an intimate room without a roof.
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Daylight within
An open centre brings another source of natural light deep into the home.
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Fresh-air connection
Openings towards the patio support a more direct relationship with outside air and seasonal breezes.
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Living greenery
Planting becomes part of the interior experience, visible from the rooms around it.
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Private open sky
Sheltered by the home, the patio offers outdoor life with a stronger sense of intimacy.
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An everyday room
A calm place for morning coffee, reading or conversation, connected to daily movement through the house.