Casa Chouso is located in a humble village which is part of Ansião, on a piece of land with a superb view over both the village and the hills of Sicó. The general idea was defined from the primary analysis when first visiting the site. The land presented great natural surroundings, overflowing with clusters of trees and rocks. Furthermore, we were also bestowed with fragments of history that go back to old folk traditions. Namely, as the land was primarily used for animal pastures, we found a threshing floor that was used not only for threshing, but also where people socialised. It is from this first impression that the concept for this project comes to us, Casa Chouso. “CHOUSO” means a fenced or closed area; hedge grown by shepherds to hold the cattle. Taking advantage of the particularities of the land, Casa Chouso was built to be in tune with its surroundings and emerge from the enveloping nature, as well as coming together as the ideal answer to what our customers had pictured for a home. Thus, it was essential to come up with a project that would not only provide privacy from the nearby road, but also spaces that would allow to fully enjoy the enveloping landscapes.
