We are absolutely delighted to share the news of the successful delivery of the Terramay farm project, revisited and redesigned by our exceptional team at Terracrua Design. It was an honor to work alongside the family De Brito and Thomas Sterchi to bring a fresh and innovative approach to cattle management and water design. The […]
And the week ends on a high note with the delivery of the PEAR (Agro-Regenerative Structural Project) for the rural hotel Cucumbi in the Montemor-O-Novo area! This is a farm that was already in operation before the planning process with us, and its main activities are the production of breeding chickens and eggs (Portuguese autochthonous […]
We are thrilled to announce the delivery of the P.E.A.R.L. of the “Light of Colos” development project, an idea in progress that aims to create an ecologically/regeneratively integrated community within the landscape. Below are some images of the lightweight structural design we developed, accompanied by budgets and implementation timelines. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to […]
Ferraria de São João – an inspiring example of a resilient community! In 2017, the wildfires that devastated the region left the community of Ferraria de São João determined to take preventive measures to increase their safety against future fires. They knew they needed to act fast and work together to protect their homes and […]
Regenerative Design at Herdade do Nicolau: A Holistic Approach to Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry The Nicolau estate, located in the Guadiana River watershed, on a strip of land between this great river and Chança, is a typical reflection of the landscapes of the left bank of the Guadiana: a landscape dominated by holm oak and […]
Terracrua Design’s project “Sítio das Alagoas” is a multi-faceted agricultural and rural tourism venture, part of the “Casa de Campo” group. With such a diversity of functions, it was important to balance and define the parameters of both the agricultural and tourism aspects of the project. The 5.7 hectare property, although mostly flat, presents several […]
We were delighted to deliver the Endiabrada project to its promoters. This is a family project based on self-sufficiency: at the food, agro-economic and, as much as possible, at the energy resources level. The owners, who had the opportunity in the past to manage a farm in Northern Europe, wanted to include a more regenerative […]
We are thrilled to deliver the Vale do Junco project to its promoters. It has been a pleasure to develop this project with the full potential of this authentic watershed. From forest management areas to mixed orchards, including zone 5 and riparian galleries, this project is based on the keyline design planning matrix. It is […]
We were thrilled to be a part of the Operação Montanha Verde, an ambitious initiative by Zoomarine to plant 5,000 trees in one day to mitigate the risks of desertification in the Algarve. The team was tasked with coordinating tree planting on a 5.3-hectare property owned by the Loulé Municipality, which was previously unused. To […]
This document arises from the need to plan for the properties affected by the forest fires that occurred in early June 2017 in the municipalities of Castanheira de Pêra, Figueiró dos Vinhos, Góis, Pampilhosa da Serra, Pedrógão Grande, Penela and Sertã. This fire is, to date, the largest forest fire that occurred in Portugal, having […]
Following our pro bono work in the area affected by the major 2017 June wildfires in Pedrógão Grande, we developed this project for a rural tourism and camping quinta in the area of Figueiró dos Vinhos. This quinta, which has been recently highlighted, is dedicated to rural tourism and camping and features chestnut, oak, and […]
Following our pro bono work in the area affected by the massive wildfires that struck the Pedrogão Grande, Castanheira de Pêra, and Góis region in June 2017, we have developed a new project for a family farm located in the Mega Cimeira area. Similar to our previous work, this property presents several challenges due to […]
Still in the aftermath of the wildfires in Serra de Monchique, the Awake project, which was heavily affected by the fire, has begun planning the adaptation of the land to prevent future fires. Among other measures, the construction of terraces and two new dams have been outlined. The terraces are designed to capture rainwater for […]