Modern Home On The Island of São Miguel by Portugal Architect Bernardo Rodrigues

House of the Flight of Birds

This single family residence, House of the Flight of Birds, located on São Miguel Island (St. Michael Island) in the Azores was designed by Portugal’s Harvard and Columbia educated architect Bernardo Rodrigues.

House of the Flight of Birds

House of the Flight of Birds

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The eye-catching home was recently featured in Architizer and on Arch Daily. In case you haven’t yet seen the unusual modern home with its incredible rooftop views, take a look.

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House of the Flight of Birds

House of the Flight of Birds

House of the Flight of Birds

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House of the Flight of Birds

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House of the Flight of Birds

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The incredible views from the homes’ inviting undulating rooftop:
House of the Flight of Birds

House of the Flight of Birds

House of the Flight of Birds

The interior:

House of the Flight of Birds

House of the Flight of Birds

House of the Flight of Birds

Architect: Bernardo Rodrigues
Location: Ribeira Grande
Preliminary Study: James Grainger, Pedro Mosca, Natacha Viveiros
Execution: Nelson Ferreira, Ye Xuanyong, Vasco Melo, Laura von Dellemann, Alexandra Balona
Work: Adriana Massague, Rita Breda, Ana Soares, Jessica Silva, Sofia Cordeiro, Raquel Fernandes Elena Archipovait, Marcello Zahr
Project Year: 2002-2010
photos by photographer Iwan Baan

Bernardo Rodrigues is one of Portugal’s most innovative architects. Be sure to see more of his work at his website.