Holiday home Fabrica no Jardim

Hidden in a lush garden in the centre of charming Porto is the Fábrica no Jardim — a mini­malist factory-style house that quotes the city’s history and trans­lates it into the present day.

Winding alleyways, pic­turesque facades, bal­conies adorned with flowers and archi­tec­tural high­lights — in Porto, nost­algic flair meets a breathe of fresh air. Accom­panied by the majestic Douro, which meanders through the once important trading and harbour city before flowing into the Atlantic just one tram stop further on.

In the middle of the lively creative dis­trict of Cedofeita stands a tra­di­tio­nally tiled building, which at first glance gives no indi­cation that a green oasis with an unusual holiday home is hidden behind its ent­rance: the Fábrica no Jardim — the factory in the garden, which has already been honoured with the Joao Almada Award for out­standing archi­tecture. The house, which was rebuilt a few years ago, is archi­tec­tu­rally linked to the former indus­trial use of the backyard. From the outside, the simple structure with its cor­ru­gated iron façade is remi­niscent of the old fac­tories and work­shops that once cha­rac­te­rised the dis­trict. Large window ope­nings break up the sheet steel and give the building a modern look.

Up to four guests can be accom­mo­dated on three light-filled, loft-like floors, which are not only sui­table for a city break, but also for longer stays. Each floor has a similar layout, con­sisting of a room and a bathroom or, on the ground floor, an addi­tional studio for working. The large eat-in kitchen with a long wooden table invites you to get tog­ether in the midst of the greenery. In addition to a double bedroom on the first floor, the lounge on the top floor offers sleeping space for two more people. Here, the open roof truss pro­vides even more spa­ciousness — with views over the rooftops of the city.

Inside, raw mate­rials such as rough exposed brickwork, solid con­crete and polished ter­razzo meet warm wooden floors, bespoke retro design and sel­ected craft­smanship by local artists. In keeping with the factory cha­racter, the elec­trical instal­lation was also laid on plaster. The colour palette of natural tones and bright, cheerful colours is as rich in con­trast as Porto itself. A well-com­posed interplay that extends across all floors — nestled between two quiet ter­races and a mar­vellous garden with a huge, shady loquat.

What to do

Discover Porto - from the small alleyways, historic facades, historical monuments and numerous architectural highlights to the many parks and gardens and port wine cellars, promising culinary delights and wine tasting, diverse museums and exhibitions, a young art, design and fashion scene, excursions to the beach for swimming and surfing (by tram or bike) or to the culturally rich neighbouring towns of Guimarães and Braga, to the wine-growing regions in the Douro Valley (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and the Gerês National Park.

Why we like this house


Industrial style in Portuguese: a wonderfully cheerful and bright retreat full of green views and tranquillity in the middle of a vibrant city.

This house is great for


Couples, friends and families who want to discover Porto or live and work here for a while.

Sustainability


E-charging stations in the neighbourhood, public transport: Trindade metro station

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