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Alcácer do Sal
Mima Author - Studio 3a
'As local connoisseurs, we based our construction method on the traditional fishermen huts/cabanas as an inspiration for our project. These huts have been built in this area for years and are very functional and quick to build which was another important point of our brief. With this construction type, we had a couple of challenges to face which was the hot-summer Mediterranean climate and the mosquitos which are well known to bug you in the area. We implemented various sustainable strategies to reduce the heat sensation such as the calculated overhangs in front of the main windows, low emissivity window panes and a tensioned solar shading system in between the cabana modules.' Studio 3a
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Pico Island
Mima Author
The hotel was thought to be a retreat for artists and is closely linked to the theme of wine production and tasting. Built on a plot of vineyards with particular configurations, the project preserves the existing dark stone walls and lands on them with a light wooden structure and burnt wood cladding. The result is a harmonious and poetic set, with all the rooms having views over pico and Faial.
Sabrosa
Mima System
We couldn't dream of a more sumptuous setting for a house. Despite its modest size, this house is strong in its gesture of projecting itself onto the stunning landscape. The pool points to the view below, and the house develops in a "U" shape, around the pool, and facing the landscape in all its windows.
Arouca
This house in Arouca was built on the site where there was an old haystack. Its dimensions and proportions respect that of the previous building. The wood cladding, the wooden sliding doors and the typical slate roof of the place, integrating harmoniously into the existing landscape. The interiors in wood and cement find a balance between rustic and sophisticated.
Viana do Castelo
Concept
MIMA Housing proposes a modular house that excels in simplicity, flexibility, beauty and architectural quality. Meet MIMA House, the project that has been awarded "Building of the Year 2011" by the acclaimed architecture website ArchDaily.
Portimão
Located in the Algarve, south of Portugal, this house was built as a refuge from the hustle and bustle of the busy city. With its almost fully glazed façades, the interior of the house allows for endless sights of pine trees that surround the site, whereas the façade edges with wooden slats (ensuring privacy for the bathrooms) reinforce the wooden character of the house and enhance its integration in the natural landscape.
Comporta
MIMA Essential summarizes the whole philosophy in its essence. Without 'cosmetic' and revealing its mechanism, MIMA Essential bears a stunning bold simplicity. Philippe Starck's private holiday house - designed by MIMA Architects and Philippe Starck.
Built for a famous Swedish photographer with a very refined taste. This house combines the simplicity of a three-bedroom bar volume with a thorough interior design and parts of furniture and refined materials defined by the famous interior designer Lotta Agaton. This house is proof that when the design of the volume and the interior are in harmony, the most sophisticated and coherent result is achieved.
caminha
The Mima Light Unit is a prototype of a transportable module. It is sharp and clean, reminding the minimalist sculptures. It is meant to be a house and an art work at the same time.
Aljezur
This house, built in apparent concrete with wooden notes, combines a solid and austere ouside look with a sense of comfort and sophistication. The exterior cohabitates perfectly with the arid landscape and the pool area is projected harmoniously with the sand dunes and the sea view in the background. This house is a gem: an example of practicality and elegance.
Grândola
Built for a famous French jewelry designer, this house aims to have features of a precious mineral and simultaneously the delicacy of a piece of high jewelry. From the outside, the black surface of the façade volume sits elegantly on the sandy soil surrounded by wild pine trees. Inside, the abundant wood in the floor and in the ribbed wood ceiling creates an image of comfort that can be perceived when you see the house from the outside in the evening, with its warm golden interior.
Aroeira
The house in Aroeira has two floors and is entirely clad in thermo-treated wood. The intention is that, over time, the wood will age naturally and the house will acquire the nuances of the passage of time. The lower floor is the common area of the house, with a double height ceiling in the living area that makes the house sophisticated and reinforces the relationship with the outside space.
Âncora
The house in Âncora is an exercise in simplicity and purity. The exposed concrete facade contrasting with some wooden details gives it a sober and elegant look. The symmetrical plan, with the living area in the middle and a bedroom on each side, gives it an elementary balance
Estoril
This house in Estoril is a two-story house that finds beauty through the search for coherence and simplicity. The color palette is restricted, between beige, taupe, black and wood, and the choice of all the elements that make up the house is made with great care and personalization.
This is a simple yet sophisticated house. With its overall polished concrete floor, a perfect laidback beach house without loss of sophistication. This 4-bedroom house and living area has a perfect dimension and proportions. The landscape created for the plot creates the perfect private atmosphere for the living space and pool.
Mima office and test-living in Afife was built out of a very small site using its maximum allowed area. It is surprising that from the street one can only perceive a stone wall, but inside there's a luminous house with stunning views of the sea. The ground floor is a 2-bedroomhouse that works as showroom and test-living and the lower floor works as an office. The clients are invited to experiment the house and to communicate with the architects to clarify doubts.
Ericeira
Built for Tiago Pires, the most famous Portuguese surfer, this house is like a surfboard (volume built in bar) inn on two waves (terrain elevations), in which the space left below works as an outdoor sun and wind protected social zone and in direct relation to the pool. The house has a minimalist and contemporary look, with its grey walls and discreet wooden notes.
Cascais
This house is the norm of our projects, almost always discreet and sober, and dares to explore the colour-associated dimension. The combination with the sumptuous natural surroundings makes it unique and powerful, but equally harmonious and integrated, barely seen from the street.
Famalicão
This house was built in an old quarry, taking advantage of it as an element of the exterior landscape. Two black volumes cladded in wood and linked with a pergola form a strong and affirmative gesture in the landscape. This 2-bedroom house has modest dimensions, but is strong in its affirmation on the land.
Sagres
This house stands out for its size and simplicity, designed to create a pleasant living space and perfectly protected from the strong Sagres winds, The most private space of the house, facing the pool, has perfect sun exposure and wind protection conditions, making the house possible to enjoy all year round.
Montemor
A small pool house amidst the wild pine trees, this module makes the wonders of both family and guests. The wood makes it look comfortable and perfectly integrated. Inside, the white floors and walls make the space look soft and luminous. The perfect place for both for the summer and winter seasons.
Ourique
This house is located in Alentejo and surrounded by its typical arid landscape. It has a view over the hills despite its total privacy, being a fully glazed house. The natural pool around the house makes it look even more special and stunning.
This house has a simple rectangular plan with the living room in the central space where one enters the volume and bedrooms on each edge. Outside, two square pergolas on each side create not only a particular image for the house on its main front, but also an interesting outside lounge area around the swimming pool. This is a straightforward house in its configuration and materials, but these details make it a special one. This house is available for short rentals on Booking.
This L-shaped house has a configuration that makes it particularly practical. The entrance takes place at the apex of the L, and to one side is the common living room and kitchen areas, and to the other arm of the L is the private area of the house, the room corridor. Both living room and bedrooms overlook the outdoor deck and pool area as well as the landscape. The concrete note in the living room area gives the house a sophisticated and interesting look.
