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White Azores – aerial view of the coastline

White Azores

Year:
2020
Location:
São Miguel Island, Portugal
Project type:
Commercial

White Azores is the first hotel property owned and operated by the Singular Properties Group in Azores. We were integral in the renovation and refurbishment of this ten-room boutique hotel. The main challenge was to renew and enhance the characteristics of this 18th century fisherman’s house.

We wanted to highlight the island, the hotel’s sense of place, and the structure’s most special elements with site-specific design, while creating a strong connection with the surrounding landscape. For this, we played with the black (black island) and white (white concept) contrast, the absence and presence of light, and introduced pigments from São Miguel Island. We introduced design elements that echo the island’s volcanic stone and utilized pine wood native to the Azores. The restaurant was also redesigned, and we created more outdoor areas to enjoy and experience the rocky coastline and spectacular views.

White Azores – whitewashed house by the road
White Azores – black volcanic stone walls
White Azores – glass roof and tropical plants
White Azores – patio with a stone arch and plants
White Azores – stone arch framing the courtyard
White Azores – arched openings into the kitchen
White Azores – white arched corridor
White Azores – dining table with wooden chairs
White Azores – white sitting room with black furniture
White Azores – bedroom with wooden bedside table
White Azores – white living room with a floor lamp
White Azores – plaster shower
White Azores – bathroom with a round mirror
White Azores – living room with a long rug
White Azores – black table and wall light
White Azores – white bathroom with towels
White Azores – dark stone shower
White Azores – black chairs and table in a white room
White Azores – white room with a low bench
White Azores – floor lamp and armchair
White Azores – black console with a small artwork
White Azores – dining room with ocean views
White Azores – white room with a black screen
White Azores – terrace overlooking the ocean
White Azores – loungers on the terrace
White Azores – white house on the coast
Photography: Francisco Nogueira