The Terracrua team is proud to share the successful outcome of our 2020 project with the Mansour family. Our focus on earthworks for water retention led to an almost complete transformation of the site, resulting in the reduction of erosion. It was a rewarding experience to work on this project, and we are grateful to […]
Monte Flora, a charming rural tourism accommodation nestled in the heart of Garvão, is currently undergoing exciting developments! We’ve already completed the initial phases, including access improvements, water management, and essential infrastructure upgrades. Now, we’re moving onto the next phase of the project. Our team of experts is working hard to construct terraced walls, implement […]
Terracrua Design is proud to announce the successful implementation of the keyline technique in the first pilot of our erosion control project. This exciting project has been preceded by several capacity-building actions in Ourique, Castro Verde, and Mértola, and we’re thrilled to see the results of our hard work coming to fruition. The pilot project […]
Terracrua Design is thrilled to introduce our innovative use of geopositioning technology – a game-changer in the world of design. Our maps are developed with GIS software, enabling us to seamlessly read, correct, add, remove, and update elements in real-time, both in the office and on the field, with an unprecedented margin of error of […]
Nature Of Arrangement: Employment. Project Title: Vinagra Village Project Project Location: Viana do Alentejo, Portugal Duration: 12 months, renewable Pilot Site: Vinagra Situated in Viana do Alentejo near Evora it is being developed into a working permaculture farm, to host international volunteers. The position is for implementing the initial phase of the farm. Position Description: […]
One of the key principles of regenerative agriculture is rotational grazing, which involves moving livestock between different areas of pasture to allow for rest and regrowth. But what if we could take it a step further and integrate it with another regenerative practice: keyline swales? By rotating grazing between these swales, we can promote soil […]
The saddle pond we are implementing in Vale do Junco, Odemira, is a crucial element in the keyline design mainframe of the project. It is strategically located in a saddle point of the terrain, where the water flows naturally and accumulates during the rainy season. The saddle pond will serve as a water reserve, providing […]
Exciting news! We are thrilled to announce the delivery of the Vinagra Village project, a farm-to-table rural hotel located in Viana do Alentejo. This project is the culmination of months of hard work and dedication by the Terracrua team, who have put their heart and soul into designing and creating this unique and regenerative experience. […]
In the Cancelas project, we are excited to announce the implementation of a ridge pond, a key feature of our water management system. Ridge ponds are designed to slow down and capture surface water runoff, allowing it to slowly infiltrate into the soil and recharge groundwater aquifers. Our ridge pond is located at a strategic […]
First Workshop of the Farmers’ Research Group of the Regenerative Pastures Project A group of motivated farmers discuss the doubts that keyline or directed grazing methods can raise. Together, and with the help of the facilitation team, they also analyzed and decided which farms they would like to visit to better understand these techniques in […]
Stoneworks are essential in designing roads and waterways. They serve the critical purpose of slowing down the water flow and redirecting it from the road drains to designated areas such as ponds or fruit terraces. By doing so, these elements prevent soil erosion, increase water infiltration, and ultimately promote a more sustainable and resilient landscape. […]
Exciting news from Terracrua Design! We are thrilled to announce that we have just completed the first phase of our latest project in Vinagra Village, Viana do Alentejo. Our team has been hard at work designing the mainframe for this future farm-to-table rural hotel, which will encompass all aspects of sustainable and regenerative agriculture. The […]
Yesterday we had the pleasure of a technical visit to a stunning 110-hectare property in Tomar, the notorious Quinta da Pesqueira. The land is full of potential for regenerative and ecological design, and we were excited to explore the possibilities for creating a sustainable and vibrant landscape. We’re looking forward to collaborating with the property […]