House in Possanco is a contemporary home featuring a captivating array of architectural gestures. Designed by the prominent Portuguese firm ARX, this weekend home is located in the arid landscape of Possanco, Portugal. The structure is defined by a pure white facade with strategic carvings, which create windows and skylights. The pristine sheets of white are expertly constructed, allowing the entire building to exude the air of designed precision. Four patios cut through the bold form and are situated throughout the home. A triangular cantilever juts from the side of the building. It is an exciting piece, and it plays with the viewer's sense of scale and structure.

The interior is void of decoration. Instead, long and uniquely formed shadows are splashed along the walls like artwork. The highly geometric roof adds visual interest to any of the home's interior rooms. The many windows and openings ensure plenty of natural light and views of the exterior landscape.

The abstract nature of House in Possanco pushes the viewer to explore further. This is not a structure that can be admired casually: it requires one's keen attention and an appreciation for the modern and spectacular.

Photography by Fernando Guerra FG+SG.