Casa Braz

A Renewed Family Legacy in the Historic Center of Águeda
rehabilitate (verb):
1. Carry out repair or recovery work (e.g.: rehabilitate a property; rehabilitate the neighborhood).
2. Restore or recover public esteem.

Program: single-family house| T2
Intervention area: 58m²
Location: Águeda, Portugal
Client: private
Year: 2023 –
Architecture: CURO
Archviz: Joana Marques
Topographic Survey: Topografo Fernando Pinto
Engineering Eng.º Luís Ferreira e Eng.º Luís Quintal

Casa Braz

Program: single-family house| T2
Intervention area: 58m²
Location: Águeda, Portugal
Client: private
Year: 2023 –
Architecture: CURO
Archviz: Joana Marques
Topographic Survey: Topografo Fernando Pinto
Engineering Eng.º Luís Ferreira e Eng.º Luís Quintal

The Casa Braz, located in the historic area of Águeda, it is a building deeply rooted in the collective memory of the local community. This space, once a family fruit shop which has been passed down from generation to generation, has been transformed into a new commercial space on the ground floor, while the upper floors now house a contemporary residence.

Although the building's history has been rewritten, respect for its heritage and emotional value was a priority. The original façade was preserved, keeping the connection to the past alive, while the interior was carefully adapted to meet modern needs, ensuring a healthy and functional construction, as well as the optimisation of all available spaces.

The result is a store with a more contemporary identity, which respects its origins and integrates harmoniously into the historic urban landscape. Casa Braz reflects the balance between tradition and innovation, demonstrating how it is possible to renovate without erasing the memory of a place.