Design Inspiration: Cabanas no Rio, Comporta

It is all about location, location with the Cabanas no Rio project in our latest Design Inspiration post . If you fancy some peace and quiet and can happily imagine sitting with a glass of wine on a wooden pontoon looking out on a beautiful river, then we have found you the ideal spot. A chance to totally escape and live the simple life with nothing but the surrounding landscape to look and listen too. We are feeling calmer just thinking about it... Architect, Manuel Aires Mateus created the Cabanas no Rio, overlooking the Sado river near the village of Comporta, in Portugal. Situated about an hours drive north of Lisbon, the project consists of two small cabins, once fisherman's huts, now transformed into the perfect getaway for anyone looking to have an escape from it all. [caption id="attachment_9024" align="alignnone" width="760"] Cabanas no Rio on the river Sado, Comporta. Images by Architecture Photographer Nelson Garrido[/caption] The huts, as mentioned, were once used by fisherman but were then re-used to create this project. The cabins were assembled off site and then placed in their existing spot overlooking the Sado river. Two cabins make up the retreat, the first consists of a bedroom with ensuite shower and bathroom while, the second cabin has been transformed into a living space with a small basic kitchen. [caption id="attachment_9017" align="alignnone" width="760"] Cabanas no Rio. Image by Architecture Photographer Nelson Garrido[/caption] As you can see in the images above, the shower has been designed so you can create an outside shower or you can close it off for more privacy. The interior of the two cabins are simple, allowing you to focus on the location and peacefulness of the setting and giving a nod to the history and previous use of such huts. [caption id="attachment_9018" align="alignnone" width="760"] Interior of Cabanas no Rio. Images by Architecture Photographer Nelson Garrido[/caption] A special thanks to Cabanas no Rio. If you fancy finding out more then click on any of the links below. Accommodation:  Cabanas no Rio Architecture: Manuel Aires Mateus Photography: Nelson Garrido

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