Bright red house is a visual landmark among endless trees

House 3000 isn’t meant to blend in. Fire engine red with sharp angles, the Rebelo de Andrade-designed house is an unmistakable visual marker amid a verdant 1,000-acre plot in Portugal. The land is home to hundreds of oak and pine trees that turn the landscape into a dizzying labyrinth.

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“In the absence of geodesic markers...it is architecture that takes the place of the reference points that from time immemorial has guided man, complementing the landscape with a building that is overwhelmingly visible,” the architects explain on their website.

The red facade is meant to act as a bold landmark—and boy, does it work. The architects kept the outline of the 4,356-square-foot residence deliberately simple, with a gabled roof and rectangular windows. “The exterior design of the house seems as childlike as the drawings children produce even before primary school,” they say.

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Inside, the house is an understated series of rooms. Pale wood floors and white walls provide a clean backdrop. The furniture is light and unassuming. It’s an intentional choice that’s meant to contrast with boldness of the facade. The good news is, if you crave a little more color, all you have to do is walk outside.

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Via: Dwell