Casa Bétula

A Project that Bridges Cultures and Sustainable Architecture
house (noun):
1. Group of family members or people who live at the same address

Program: single-family housing | T3
Intervention area: 264,43m²
Location: Águeda, Portugal
Client: private
Year: 2022 – (ongoing)
Architecture: CURO
Archviz: Joana Marques
Topographic Survey: Topografo Fernando Pinto
Engineering Eng.º Luís Ferreira e Eng.º Luís Quintal

The Casa Bétula it is a unique project designed to meet the wishes of a couple with two children. Inspired by their multicultural roots—Portuguese and Estonian—the design of the home reflects a perfect blend of tradition and modernity.

Strategically located, the Casa Bétula it was designed to maximize comfort and energy efficiency. The north-facing façade showcases a harmonious interplay of projections and recesses, adding dynamism to the exterior. At the same time, the south orientation takes full advantage of natural light, featuring a large glass pane that transforms the interior into an open space seamlessly connected to the outdoors. This feature, along with the balcony, creates a fluid relationship between the interior environment and the surrounding nature.