Casa da Rocha

Algarve, Portugal | Houses & Villas

The luxury of living

Living in front of the Atlantic Ocean

At LUV we believe contemporary luxury is based on the fundamental pleasure of living a type of luxury that does not focus on the external, but rather on inner satisfaction and well-being.

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Local architecture

The fundamental pleasure of living outdoors

The sustainable house is attained through balancing the local architectural tradition and contemporary construction solutions, to ensure a respectful intervention yet a contemporary luxurious life...

Contemporary poolside with wooden pergola beams casting shadows, ocean backdrop, and minimalist linear garden design.Contemporary villa façade at dusk with wooden pergolas, illuminated stone walls, and lush landscaped garden paths.Close-up of natural wooden dining table with visible grain and modern craftsmanship, paired with designer chairs.Contemporary study with built-in wooden desk, modern chair, large window opening to garden with pergola.Modern dining area with long wooden table, designer chairs, exposed ceiling beams, and pendant lighting.Contemporary poolside with wooden pergola beams casting shadows, ocean backdrop, and minimalist linear garden design.Contemporary villa façade at dusk with wooden pergolas, illuminated stone walls, and lush landscaped garden paths.Close-up of natural wooden dining table with visible grain and modern craftsmanship, paired with designer chairs.Contemporary study with built-in wooden desk, modern chair, large window opening to garden with pergola.Modern dining area with long wooden table, designer chairs, exposed ceiling beams, and pendant lighting.Contemporary poolside with wooden pergola beams casting shadows, ocean backdrop, and minimalist linear garden design.Contemporary villa façade at dusk with wooden pergolas, illuminated stone walls, and lush landscaped garden paths.Close-up of natural wooden dining table with visible grain and modern craftsmanship, paired with designer chairs.Contemporary study with built-in wooden desk, modern chair, large window opening to garden with pergola.Modern dining area with long wooden table, designer chairs, exposed ceiling beams, and pendant lighting.

Open plan

Architecture and interior design at the service of design

Its east and west facades are featured in dry stone walling, framing selected views, protecting from the predominant winds, and granting privacy with its surrounding neighbours.


White sloped roofs,...

Passive design

Interiors and exteriors with continuity to enjoy all year round

The whole design is passive, taking advantage of the architectural geometry and land implantation to ensure maximum solar protection in the summer period and maximum daylight in the winter time, making sure the use of materials promotes this to happen efficiently, and ensuring the use of ‘active’ systems that consume energy is limited (or completely unnecessary). Sun protection brought us the opportunity to design the projected playful ‘shadows’ on walls and floors, adding great character and uniqueness to the ‘Rock House’.

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