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Blue House Azores

Capelas, Portugal

140sqm

completed in 2023

Materials

30%
SIP wood panels
SipEurope 
Where it is used:

Structure

Material Categories:

Biobased, Biodegradable, Circular

20%
Up-cycled ocean plastic slats
Extruplas 
Where it is used:

Facades

Material Categories:

Circular

Stakeholders

ARCHITECT
PHOTOGRAPHER
ENGINEER
Coming soon
CONTRACTOR
Coming soon

About this project:

The Blue House is a sustainable retreat in the Azores, built with wooden prefabricated elements and clad in up-cycled ocean plastic, and local carpentry techniques. Blending modern design with local stone and native plants, it exemplifies low-impact architecture in harmony with its coastal setting.

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