Brazilian architecture firm Jacobsen Arquitetura has completed a striking summer residence in Comporta, Portugal, showcasing a thoughtful approach to coastal architecture. The CR House, completed in 2024, spans 670 square meters and represents a careful dialogue between contemporary design and the natural Portuguese landscape.
Situated in Comporta, a former fishing village along Portugal's pristine coastline, the residence is surrounded by characteristic pine trees, sandy dunes, and the region's distinctive arid vegetation. The architectural concept emphasizes harmony with the natural environment rather than competing with it, creating what the architects describe as "a quiet dialogue with its natural context."
The design team, led by Paulo Jacobsen and Bernardo Jacobsen, included architects Edgar Murata, Marcelo Vessoni, Francisco Rugeroni, Felipe Bueno, Lucila Dib, Vinicius Prearo, Alahyse Paiva, Elisa Albuquerque, Brayan Godoy, and Melina Bercovici. The project also involved collaboration with landscape architects Topiaris, lighting specialists Light Design, and structural engineers Proemma.
The house demonstrates a commitment to respecting the landscape's existing character while providing modern living spaces suitable for a summer retreat. The architectural presence is deliberately understated, allowing the natural beauty of the Comporta region to remain the dominant feature of the site.
Wood appears to be a primary material in the construction, reflecting both sustainable building practices and the desire to maintain visual harmony with the surrounding pine forest. The material choice reinforces the connection between the built environment and the natural landscape that defines this coastal region of Portugal.
Photography by Fernando Guerra of FG+SG captures the completed residence, documenting how the architectural intervention sits within its unique coastal setting. The images reveal the successful integration of contemporary residential design with the distinctive character of Portugal's Atlantic coast.
