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Pa.te.os

Pa.te.os, Europe — Minimalist bedroom with cylindrical black wood-burning stove, natural linen furnishings, and angled window framing savanna landscape.

Images Courtesy of Pa.te.os, Francisco Nogueira, Sanda Vučković

Perched above the Melides lagoon, overlooking the expansive Atlantic Ocean, four modern houses blend seamlessly with the traditional Alentejo landscape. Surrounded by Mediterranean vegetation, including cork oaks, olive trees, pine trees, and arbutus, these houses offer a tranquil retreat in harmony with nature.

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Pa.te.os emerged from a love for the outdoors, travel, architecture, and hospitality. Sofia and Miguel Charters were deeply involved in every aspect of this project, overseeing the construction of these homes nestled amidst the wildlife of Serra de Grândola. Their goal was to reimagine the concept of a courtyard (Pa.te.os) to create a spacious outdoor living experience that prioritizes comfort and privacy.

Pa.te.os, Europe — Minimalist living room with curved cream sofas, wooden coffee table, and expansive windows overlooking Mediterranean landscape at dusk.
Pa.te.os, Europe — Modernist white pavilion nestled among Mediterranean pines and ancient olive trees, earthy landscape, overcast light.
Pa.te.os, Europe — Wooden railing along calm river at dusk, golden-hour light filtering through mature trees, misty distant landscape, serene waterfront aesthetic.
Pa.te.os, Europe — Minimalist living room with sculptural taupe seating, floor-to-ceiling windows framing rural landscape, warm natural light, polished concrete floors.
Pa.te.os, Europe — Minimalist hotel suite with wooden mid-century chair, linen sofa, framed botanical artwork, warm ambient lighting, and terracotta accents on side table.
Pa.te.os, Europe — Concrete courtyard with sliding glass doors, warm natural light, minimalist landscaping, and wooden deck flooring at luxury hotel.
Pa.te.os, Europe — Modernist concrete structure with angled wooden roof catching golden sunset light, surrounded by native vegetation in misty landscape.
Pa.te.os, Europe — Minimalist bedroom with vaulted ceiling, natural plaster walls, wooden nightstands, white bedding, and sculptural black sconces.
Pa.te.os, Europe — Geometric concrete architecture with angular wooden facades, minimalist design overlooking landscape, overcast sky, luxury hospitality aesthetic.
Pa.te.os, Europe — Minimalist living room with angled skylights, natural wood furnishings, black arc lamp, and panoramic forest views through floor-to-ceiling glazing.
Pa.te.os, Europe — Minimalist bedroom with floor-to-ceiling glazing, natural light, linen bedding, warm earth tones, desert landscape view, modernist architecture.
Pa.te.os, Europe — Minimalist kitchen and dining space with warm wood cabinetry, concrete flooring, and natural light through framed doorway opening to landscape.
Pa.te.os, Europe — Minimalist bathroom with limestone sink, brass fixtures, black ceramic planters, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking courtyard garden.
Pa.te.os, Europe — Modern outdoor lounge with curved modular seating, marble side table, olive pouf, wooden deck, and desert plantings against concrete wall.
Pa.te.os, Europe — Minimalist living room with natural wood side table, linen upholstered sofa, dried flower arrangement, and sculptural floor lamp against neutral wall.
Pa.te.os, Europe — Minimalist stone corridor with wooden round table, chair, and skylight creating serene gallery space for reading and contemplation.
Pa.te.os, Europe — Concrete ceiling and timber-lined corridor with natural light, minimalist hallway leading to draped window and modern interior design.

House 1

Pa.te.os, Europe — Minimalist villa living room with curved cream sofas, wooden coffee table, and floor-to-ceiling windows opening to Mediterranean landscape and terrace.

House 2

Pa.te.os, Europe — Minimalist bedroom with timber wardrobe, neutral plaster walls, linen bedding, and expansive glass doors opening to natural landscape light.

House 3

Pa.te.os, Europe — Minimalist bedroom with skylighted vaulted ceiling, timber-framed doors, platform bed, black pendant lights, and expansive countryside views through floor-to-ceiling glass.

House 4

The Details

What makes it Kobu

The perfumer Lyn Harris crafted an exclusive fragrance that captures the freshness of the pine forest in Melides and the salty dampness of the coast, intersecting them with the earth, the stone, the wood, the concrete, and all the materials that help erect the four Pa.te.os houses in all its “purity, beauty, space, breathing, and silence”.

Four houses projected by Manuel Aires Mateus merge with the Mediterranean landscape. The design explores and conveys the concept of patios (or courtyards), where interior and exterior blend together and connect with nature — an idyllic scenery of the southern region where more sunny days let us take full advantage of the outdoors.

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Directions

Lisbon International Airport (LIS)

80 min by car

The Destination

Europe

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City explorers, beach lovers and adventurers will all find their perfect balance of experiences in Europe, which offers a mix of cultures at close quarters. From dining in Copenhagen, to hiking in Switzerland, and relaxing in Southern Italy, you’ll find yourself transported by each destination — all within a matter of hours.

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