This beauty of a home by Portuguese architect Manuel Aires Mateus has become quite famous since its completion in 2010 and rightly so. Located on the outskirts of Leiria, Portugal and situated high overlooking the city – the home’s pristine archetypal facade betrays not a single visible window. The main living areas receive light from a central courtyard void that in effect hollows out the three levels of the home from roof to subterranean level. The private quarters, situated beneath the ground, open onto individual sunken patios which provide additional light. Such a stunner. Enjoy!

If you loved this, I highly recommend a visit to see another Portuguese beauty here.

Photos by FG+SG – Fernando Guerra, Sergio Guerra