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Melides Art

Melides Art, Portugal — Minimalist stucco pavilion with oversized glazing, desert landscaping, and golden-hour light casting tree shadows on cream facade.

Images Courtesy of Fransisco Nogueira, Rodrigo Cardoso

Melides Art is at the epicenter of the region’s cultural scene. Set in a 270-hectare pine forest, it is made up of 10 villas (a further 22 are being planned) owned by art patrons from France, Germany, the USA, Portugal and Spain.

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Designed by Spanish architects Esteva i Esteva, the houses are striking works in themselves – low sand-coloured structures, some with sculptural external stairs, and neutral interiors that open to the outdoors. But what really distinguishes the space is its focus on building an artistic hub.

Melides Art, Portugal — Minimalist stucco villa with wooden deck, pool, and ornamental grasses in Mediterranean landscape.
Melides Art, Portugal — Geometric concrete pool with turquoise water and golden light, pine forest backdrop, modernist luxury design in natural landscape.
Melides Art, Portugal — Minimalist dining space with woven chairs, wooden table, abstract ink drawings on pale walls, dried grass pendant light fixture.
Melides Art, Portugal — Minimalist living room with sunlit concrete floors, built-in seating, natural wood table, and colorful striped artwork on warm ochre walls.
Melides Art, Portugal — Minimalist kitchen with sculptural paper pendant light, wooden cabinetry, white stone countertop, and metal bar seating in warm natural light.
Melides Art, Portugal — Open-plan gallery living space with wooden furniture, abstract artwork, floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking pine forest, and natural light.
Melides Art, Portugal — Dining room with wooden wall paneling, sculptural tree-trunk base table, leather chairs, pendant lamp, and natural light.
Melides Art, Portugal — Minimalist interior with terracotta walls, modernist furniture, large windows overlooking rocky landscape and pine forest, contemporary art installation.
Melides Art, Portugal — Minimalist hallway with natural light, wooden frames, cream walls, sculptural figure in niche, gallery aesthetic.
Melides Art, Portugal — Minimalist outdoor dining pavilion with whitewashed table, natural wood chairs, thatched pendant light, and ochre stucco walls.
Melides Art, Portugal — Minimalist dining space with light wood table, geometric base, spindle-back chair, and sculptural dried grass floor lamp against warm neutral walls.
Melides Art, Portugal — Minimalist bedroom with natural light, wooden bed frame, cream bedding, terracotta walls, and modernist furnishings.
Melides Art, Portugal — Wooden sculptural lamp base with curved form on mid-century nightstand beside bed with white linens, warm neutral interior.
Melides Art, Portugal — Minimalist bathroom with concrete soaking tub, wooden cabinetry, and framed window overlooking staircase and desert landscape in warm natural light.
Melides Art, Portugal — Minimalist bathroom with concrete soaking tub overlooking stepped architectural facade and desert landscape under clear sky.
Melides Art, Portugal — Meandering sandy path through coastal dunes with native vegetation and turquoise ocean horizon under clear sky.

The Details

What makes it Kobu

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The interior is characterized by a varied use of natural materials and an earth tone color palette. Extra features on the 600-square-meter property include a heated swimming pool, sauna and steam room facilities, horse riding, private beach access, outdoor art galleries, and an in-villa chef.

Directions

Melides, Setúbal, Portugal

The Destination

Portugal

A glass of amber liquor rests on textured sand beside a bed with rumpled linen sheets and a dark throw blanket.

From the picturesque beaches of the Algarve to the bustling streets of Lisbon, Portugal is one of the most livable countries in the world. Sample the delicious wines of the Douro Valley, explore the coastline of Comporta— you may just decide to stay.

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