This project is inspired by the nearby Sala de Musica in Palacio de Queluz and by the Patisseries and Cafes from the beginning of the XX century, where the substance that characterizes its interior is completely autonomous from the construction where it’s inserted. The main space is the result of the union of several different sections: the existing rear-windows, a new vaulted space and the entrance, creating a seamless, continuous transition between walls and ceiling.

Architects: Extrastudio
Location: Serra das Minas, Sintra, Portugal
Photographs: Joao Morgado