Reguengos De Monsaraz House

Identificação do imóvel: ZMPT594845

São Pedro do Corval, a friendly village in the Alentejo, is one of the most important centres of pottery production in Portugal, with a rich history and a tradition that spans generations. Recently, a transformation project drew attention to the conversion of an old brickyard into a modern and comfortable dwelling. The owners have managed to create a one-of-a-kind home that celebrates the rich ceramic tradition of the area while also offering a comfortable and contemporary environment to live in The pottery in question operated for many years, contributing to the rich ceramic tradition of São Pedro do Corval. After closing its activities, the building remained in disuse until the owners became interested in preserving and revitalizing the space. To assess the condition of the building to ensure the feasibility of the transformation. A project was created that balanced preservation with innovation and historical conservation. Elements such as ovens, chimneys and exposed brick walls were maintained and incorporated into the design of the house, not to mention a beautiful fireplace. The layout has been redesigned to include open and integrated spaces such as the living room, kitchen, and dining areas, while maintaining the spaciousness of the original space. The interior décor combined rustic and handcrafted furnishings, such as wooden tables and local ceramics. Windows have been installed to make the most of natural light, creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere. Bedrooms, toilets and living areas have been designed to be both functional and comfortable, with bespoke details that reflect the history of pottery without highlighting the villa’s well-kept clay mosaic floors. Interior Space: 1. The urban building Ground Floor with 7 divisions, with a total land area of 635 m2, with an implantation area of 340m2, gross construction area 340m2 with a gross dependent area of 74m2 and a gross private area of 266m2, as well as use of the attic 2. Having a beautiful old building, with a main entrance with a large corridor with an old vaulted ceiling, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a large living room with a ceiling height of approximately 10m, in open space where you can enjoy a living, dining and leisure area with a board games table and a snooker table as well as reading space, a large antique fireplace, and a kitchen with a large smokehouse chimney to cure the sausages and a pantry, 3. Attic also used in this case for another bedroom, where you can enjoy the entrance of natural light through the 2 varilight windows installed there. Outdoor Spaces: 1. Outdoor areas were transformed into gardens and a green area, for leisure and entertainment, with a nice swimming pool, preserving the connection with nature and the rural environment. 2. A well that guarantees the irrigation of the entire green area 3. Exposed brick walls surround cause all the space in its entirety 4. An old kiln where clay was baked in the past and chimneys have been integrated into the design, serving as focal points. 5. With the extension of the roof, we come across a nice shed with a rest and dining space consisting of a table and a barbecue 6. Two covered storage areas, one next to the oven, the other at the rear entrance Impact and Benefits The transformation of the pottery into housing has brought numerous benefits: 1. Historic Preservation: The project kept the history of the pottery alive while respecting and integrating historical elements into the new construction. 2. Architectural Innovation: Demonstrated how it is possible to combine tradition and modernity in a harmonious and functional way. 3. Real Estate Appreciation: The appreciation of the property and the improvement of the aesthetics of the place have benefited the surrounding community. By way of Conclusion The transformation of a pottery in São Pedro do Corval into a dwelling is an inspiring example of how architecture and design can be used to preserve history whil