Sitting within 18th-century stone walls, this Portuguese summer home exemplifies adaptive reuse and the romance of an untamed coast. In keeping with the island’s rugged character, the new home was pared down to the essentials. Simple, light furniture fills the space, including custom bookshelves made from “criptoméria," a type of Japanese wood planted in the Azores for construction. The floor lamp, a Sampei model by Davide Groppi, is set above a Lamino Easy Chair by Swedese. Both the sofa and table are also Swedese.
