João Luís Carrilho da Graça

João Luís Carrilho da Graça, a visionary architect, graduated from the Escola Superior de Belas Artes de Lisboa in 1977 during the early years of Portuguese democratization. Emerging in post-revolutionary Lisbon, aspiring to be cosmopolitan and urban, Carrilho da Graça’s portfolio encompasses a diverse range of projects.

Recognized Projects by João Luís Carrilho da Graça

Some of his well-known projects include the Cruise Terminal Lisbon, Peatonal Bridge in Ribeira da Carpinteira, and notably, the German School of Lisbon

Igreja de Santo António por Catarina Mourão by João Luís Carrilho da Graça
 Terminal de Cruzeiros de Lisboa by João Luís Carrilho da Graça

Projects at BSR

Adding to his impressive body of work, Carrilho da Graça contributed to Bom Sucesso Resort with the design of 13 magnificent modern villas, gracefully positioned on the side of the golf course. These villas, with their distinctive red hue, blend like a sculpture into the landscape.

Villas by Luís Carrilho da Graça

13 Villas T3-4, some with Garage (4 not built)

Lot 190-202, Caminho dos Ciprestes, Caminho das Magnólias

“The concept of building the houses along the site boundary leaves room for large gardens and courtyards, which ensures a high level of privacy for each individual village. The various living areas are designed around this spacious outdoor area.” Luís Carrilho da Graça

Villas well documented on Graca’s Webpage.

  • Plan (Lot 194)
  • Plan (Lot 198)
  • Plan (Lot 199)
  • Advertisement Lot 199 German here

Houses mentioned with images in the Book “Guia de Arquitetura Carrilho da Graça – Projetos Construídos”

Links

Wikipedia

Official Page