Por OTIIMA MMTW
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17 de julho de 2025
In a world often dominated by repetition, true originality stands out, especially in architecture. This discipline combines function, form, and emotion in the spaces where we live, work, and dream. While trends come and go, originality builds lasting value. It speaks louder than fashion, influencing culture and defining legacies. The Power of Original Thought Architecture is about shaping experiences. When architects dare to break away from convention, the results are often more than just spaces. Originality invites us to see the world differently, pushing boundaries, exploring new materials, and rethinking the relationships among light, landscape, and life. “Each new situation requires a new architecture.” — Jean Nouvel Case Study: Casa Libre, Portugal Perched on the cliffs of the Algarve coast, Casa Libre, designed by Mário Martins Atelier, expresses freedom of space, light, and thought. The architecture integrates with the surrounding landscape, rather than overpowering it, utilizing bold horizontality and deep cantilevers to create a harmonious dialogue with the Atlantic horizon. Every aspect of this project is carefully considered and intentional. The house opens entirely to the south, dissolving the boundary between interior and exterior. To achieve this radical openness, the architect relied on OTIIMA’s ultra-minimal sliding systems, which allow large glass panels to retract into the walls, revealing panoramic views without visual obstruction. Casa Libre reflects a vision of architecture that is rooted in its location and unafraid to challenge convention. The intentional use of light, material, and proportion is deeply original, not for novelty's sake, but in the pursuit of truth. This demonstrates what happens when form follows ideas rather than trends.