Beach House in Comporta – Portugal
PROJECT DETAILS: Client: Private client Location: Comporta – Portugal PROJECT DETAILS: Scope: Full Architecture and Interior Design – Status: Project – Built area: 180 m2 Share this project RELATED PROJECTS Barcelona Sarrià Apartment Full refurbishment of a 4 bedroom apartment in the Barcelona neighborhood of Sarrià. All the internal walls of the downgraded 60’s apartment were demolished to… Beach House […]
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