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Dramatic Wood Ceilings Are Found Throughout This House

A modern living room with angled wood ceiling.

Carlos Castanheira of CC&CB Architects has shared photos of a home they designed in Porto, Portugal, that uses wood and copper throughout its design.

A modern house with copper-clad roof and copper siding, and wood framing.

The home’s exterior has a copper-clad roof and matching copper siding, while the exposed timber structure connects with the rest of the home.

A modern house with copper-clad roof and copper siding, and wood framing.
A modern house with copper-clad roof and copper siding, and wood framing.
A modern house with copper-clad roof and copper siding, and wood framing.
A modern house with copper-clad roof and copper siding, and wood framing.
A modern house with copper-clad roof and copper siding, and wood framing.
A modern house with copper-clad roof and copper siding, and wood framing.

A swimming pool and nearby cabana create a designated area to cool off on a hot day.

A modern house with a swimming pool and nearby cabana.
A modern house with a swimming pool and nearby cabana.
A modern house with a swimming pool and nearby cabana.

A path leads past the front gate, the carport and swimming pool, and the front door.

This modern house has a path that leads from the front gate, past the carport and swimming pool, and to the front door.

Inside, the open entryway is lined with wood.

A modern entryway lined with wood.

An opening off the entryway leads to the dining room, which features white walls and high ceilings.

A modern dining room with an angular wood ceiling.
A modern dining room with an angular wood ceiling.

The white walls make another appearance in the living room. Each space in the home is characterized by its wooden ceiling, which although similar, are different in form and dimension.

A modern living room with an angular wood ceiling.
A modern living room with an angular wood ceiling.
A modern living room with an angular wood ceiling.

In the bedroom, a low window lets natural light shine through, but also provides a garden view from the bed.

A modern and minimalist bedroom with a low window and high wood ceiling.
A modern and minimalist bedroom with a low window and high wood ceiling.

The bathroom has a more dramatic look, with dark walls and a countertop.

A modern bathroom with wood, dark stone, and hidden lighting.

Back in the entryway, there are stairs with a vertical wood pattern.

A modern house with wood walls, stairs, ceiling, and floor.
A modern house with wood walls, stairs, ceiling, and floor.

The mezzanine home office (or study) has low bookshelves that line the walls, while a window adds natural light to the space.

A modern home office or study with low bookshelves that line the walls.

The lower level of the house has stairs that lead down to a glass-enclosed wine cellar with plenty of storage.

A modern house with wood stairs.
A modern wine cellar with built-in shelving, a central table, and glass doors.
A modern wine cellar with built-in shelving, a central table, and glass doors.

Here’s a glimpse at some of the construction photos that show the framing of the house.

Construction photos of framing for a modern house.
Construction photos of framing for a modern house.
Construction photos of framing for a modern house.

Here’s a couple of photos of the architectural model.

Architectural model of a modern house.
Architectural model of a modern house.
Photography by Fernando Guerra – FG+SG | Fotografias de Arquitectura | Architect: Carlos Castanheira – CC&CB, Architects, Lda. | Project Coordinator: Diana Vasconcelos | Project Team: Erika Musci, Fernanda Sá, Inês Brito | 3D models and renderings: Germano Vieira, Sara Noronha | Structural: Paulo Fidalgo, HDP – Construction and Engineering Projects, Lda | Hydraulic: Pedro Nunes, Diâmetro & Cálculo Construction and Engineering Projects, Lda HVAC: Pedro Coelho Lima, Coelho Lima – Engineering, Lda. | Carpentry: Valentim – Henriques & Rodrigues, Lda. General construction: Victor Gonçalves, Guilhade, Engineering and construction, Lda.

Source: Contemporist