Portico House is a spacious bungalow strongly characterised by porticos, verandas, courtyards and gardens that encourage social interaction and a close relationship with nature, which becomes an integral part of the architecture.
DEN Architecture, the studio responsible for the project, oriented the house to take advantage of passive solar orientation and used high-performance doors and windows.
The project received an Honourable Mention in the Single-Family Residential category at the 2022 Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition, which recognises some of the best architectural projects in North America using Italian ceramic tiles across five categories: Multifamily Residential, Single-Family Residential, Commercial, Institutional and Student.
The designers selected the lava-stone effect of Basaltina Stone Project, which harmonises with the home’s colour palette and architectural language. Basaltina recalls natural stone with a minimal yet evocative look, bringing elegance to the surfaces while retaining a strong material character. The full-body porcelain stoneware collection evokes basalt stone and takes on different chromatic nuances depending on the finish. The natural Sabbiata Velvet finish gives the space a minimalist look, while the 60x120 cm modules enhance the surface and create a clear contrast with the natural elements surrounding the building.
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