Spring 2024 – Months of Projects and Discoveries

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Exploring the Last Three Months with Terracrua Design: A Journey of Projects and Discoveries Over the past three months, the Terracrua Design team has been on an intense and inspiring journey, from our recent trip to Angola to the remotest parts of Portugal. During this time, we’ve completed several ambitious projects, discovered new horizons, and […]

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Visit to Angola – Winter 2024

The Terracrua Design team recently embarked on an inspiring journey to Angola, exploring vast lands and collaborating on ambitious projects. The team’s itinerary was meticulously planned, with strategic stops at different farms and explorations, each representing a unique opportunity to assess the feasibility of our structural frameworks; covering over 4,000 km of roads and trails, […]

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Serro de Apra Project Completion in Loulé

We are very excited to present the latest advancements and insights into the successful delivery of the APRA project in Loulé. At Terracrua Design, our dedication to regenerative living, ecological restoration, and the implementation of regenerative practices has manifested profoundly in this ambitious venture. The Vision: Holistic Land Intervention for Regeneration The core of the […]

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Delivery of the Vale das Casas Novas project, Lavre

During our visit to Vale das Casas Novas today, led by Nuno Mamede Santos and Miguel Madeira, our team had the privilege of formally delivering the project and efficiently coordinating its initial implementation. We were warmly welcomed by the dedicated team at Vale das Casas Novas, including Lieke and their family, all of whom were […]

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Technical visit near Azinheira dos Barros, Grândola

Today’s technical visit by Terracrua Design to a 42-hectare property near Azinheira dos Barros was fueled by a client’s dream to build a wellness center rooted in the vision of regenerative agriculture. The land, once a bustling cattle and sheep farm, holds a mix of agricultural and forestry areas. The previous owner added a touch […]

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Delivery of the Fontoura project, Cercal do Alentejo

We at Terracrua Design are excited to announce the successful completion of a regenerative framework for a 20-hectare property near Cercal. Our holistic design process includes: #Water in the landscape: Terracrua Design’s water management strategy follows the principles of “slow, spread, and sink” (S.S.S.), which are designed to promote the infiltration of rainwater into the […]

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Exploring the Ecological Marvels of Ribeira do Mosteiro: A Technical Visit by Terracrua Design

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking valley of Ribeira do Mosteiro, an emblematic gem within the International Douro Natural Park. Here, ancient rock formations and the storied Calçada de Alpajares beckon, revealing traces of humanity’s ancestral bond with nature. After centuries of human influence, the valley is now undergoing a remarkable renaturalization journey. Olive groves and […]

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Delivery of the Herdade da Canada project, Aljezur

Imagine a breathtaking 7-hectare plot of land nestled in the idyllic Aljezur region of Portugal. It was a challenging project, but one that our team at Terracrua Design approached with excitement and determination. Our goal? To create a regenerative design that harmoniously integrates small-scale agriculture with the surrounding environment, promoting the restoration of fragile ecosystems […]

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Onsite meeting near Abela, Santiago do Cacém

Today i had the opportunity to visit a fascinating property near Abela, where a group of promoters plan to develop a retreat center, based in a regenerative approach to restore the natural cycles of water, carbon, and soil life. For us as developers, the goal is always to create a regenerative master plan and framework […]

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A Promising Visit to a Farm-to-Table B&B Project

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At Terracrua Design, we are thrilled to share with you the latest update on one of our exciting projects. Today, Nuno, our lead designer, conducted a technical visit to a stunning plot of land near Loulé, where he met with the visionary owners, Viviene and Jason. During the visit, Nuno engaged in a lengthy conversation […]

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Technical visit near Melides

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Today’s technical visit to a property in the Melides area was truly inspiring! It’s amazing how seemingly “difficult” landscapes can inspire practical, functional, and challenging solutions. This particular property aims to become an agroecological farm, offering rural farm-to-table tourism and nature-based tourism experiences. With diverse zones of biodiverse forest, sustainable forest management, and orchards, it […]

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Delivery of the Monte do Seixo project, Castro Verde

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We are thrilled to share with you the final version of the Monte do Seixo project! This 450-hectare estate, located near Castro Verde, is dedicated to the breeding of sheep, goats, and cows, and hopefully will incorporate our P.E.A.R. mainframe structure to ensure that the livestock farming continues to thrive in a regenerative and integrated […]

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