Herdade da Barrosinha

The proposal structures the estate into nine Operational Management Units, organised as concentric rings. This spatial system establishes a legible basis for future phases and for the introduction of complementary programmes, including tourism, residential areas, commercial zones, and recreational spaces. The intention is not to impose a new order on the landscape, but to guide change through a principle of coexistence, described in the project as “building without devastation”.

The overarching objective is to redefine the landscape of Herdade da Barrosinha, establishing a new identity deeply integrated with the local agro-forestry heritage. Green corridors are introduced to promote biodiversity while also supporting movement and leisure across the estate, linking different areas through a continuous ecological structure. The plot analysis linked both technical assessments inherent to such projects and a comprehensive emotional evaluation, delving into the essence of the site’s memory. This holistic understanding informs strategic planning regarding conservation and intervention areas. The result is an architectural approach characterised by specificity, adaptability, and resilience, ensuring that interventions harmonise past, present, and future considerations.