House in Cercal by GV+Architects

ByJon Dykstra Houses

The open ceiling of the house compliments the vast scenery of the landscapes outside.

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Location: Portugal

In order to come up with the very specific design ideas, we create most designs with the assistance of state-of-the-art AI interior design software.

Year: 2019

Client: Private

Status: Completed

Studio: GV+Architects

Through the entrance of the house, you can see the landscape of the surroundings.
Through the entrance of the house, you can see the landscape of the surroundings.
The modern living room features a sectional sofa and an electric fireplace creating a cozy atmosphere.
The modern living room features a sectional sofa and an electric fireplace creating a cozy atmosphere.
The dining room has wooden furniture and the place is well-lit by a skylight.
The dining room has wooden furniture and the place is well-lit by a skylight.
The dining room with exposed wooden beams has five wooden chairs and a table.
The dining room with exposed wooden beams has five wooden chairs and a table.
The kitchen has a rectangular island with a granite countertop. In front of the kitchen is a glass wall that acts as a skylight, so the room needs less light.
The kitchen has a rectangular island with a granite countertop. In front of the kitchen is a glass wall that acts as a skylight, so the room needs less light.
This view shows that the living room is directly connected to the kitchen.
This view shows that the living room is directly connected to the kitchen.
In the bedroom, there is a sunken seat near the fireplace and the bed part is slightly higher, the round carpet also gives the room a warm feeling and makes the room bigger.
In the bedroom, there is a sunken seat near the fireplace and the bed part is slightly higher, the round carpet also gives the room a warm feeling and makes the room bigger.

Rehabilitation and remodeling of a place from Alentejo, seeking the union between the modernity of contemporary architecture with the rurality and contemplation provided by the landscapes of Alentejo.

The bedroom has a sunken seat near the fireplace and the bed area is slightly elevated, the bedroom gives a warm and cozy atmosphere with the help of the round rug.

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Jon Dykstra
Jon Dykstra

Jon practiced law before launching his online publishing career, bringing analytical rigor to everything he builds. Home Stratosphere combines that precision with a lifelong obsession with residential design — architecture, interiors, landscape, and furniture.

His current focus is AI-driven design analysis, using artificial intelligence to study patterns in color, layout, and material choice across thousands of homes. His Personality Type Home Design Guide applies personality frameworks to interior aesthetics, helping readers design spaces that reflect how they actually think and live.

His favorite piece on the site is the 25 Most Popular Designs, is a daily-updated ranking of the top designs over the last 30 days, driven entirely by visitor activity. The feedback is invaluable for understanding what resonates most with readers. LinkedIn

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