Today, Miguel Clemente and Nuno Mamede Santos, embarked on their inaugural project visit to this picturesque property in the Meco region. This coastal property, enveloped by lush vegetation and offering breathtaking views, holds great promise for the future. Spanning approximately 10 hectares, the property presents notable challenges with its steep slopes and prevalent erosion in […]
At Terracrua Design, we believe that every project is a journey towards achieving harmony between nature and people. Our ultimate goal is to create designs that seamlessly blend with the natural environment while also meeting the unique needs of our clients. Our design process is characterized by careful consideration and analysis of the specific features […]
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 […]
On a beautifully sunny winter day, Nuno and Miguel from Terracrua Design embarked on their second visit to the stunning Herdade da Raposa property. As part of our ongoing Regenerative Plan for this project, we carefully assessed the feasibility of our proposed matrix of roads, water elements such as ponds and earth dams, and gathered […]
Exciting updates from Terracrua Design’s regenerative plan for Quinta da Pesqueira, now on its third week! This sketch showcases our initial ideas on how to set apart our approach by integrating access points and water management systems into the landscape, highlighting our commitment to structural regeneration. Terracrua Design uses the adaptation of the Scale of […]
Months of hard work and satisfaction have gone into developing the regenerative structural plan for this charming 10,000-hectare farm in the Zaire province of Angola. As a challenging commitment under our partnership with African Drone Solutions, an Angolan mapping and surveying company, we embraced the idea of planning the regenerative structure of intensive production farms, […]
Welcome to the second episode of Terra Sã! Today, we’re thrilled to showcase our latest project – Terracrua Design in the stunning Vale do Junco, Alentejo. Here at Terracrua, we take pride in transforming landscapes through our innovative design principles and vision. We believe in creating regenerative environments that not only benefit the local community […]
As part of two exciting new projects in Angola, Nuno & Lotte at Terracrua Design embarked on a three-week journey to explore the properties and surrounding areas, delve into the agricultural history and envision a regenerative future with each property owner and/or stakeholder. One of our stops was at Fazenda Girassol, (photos above) an impressive […]
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 […]
And now, the moment we’ve all been waiting for – the Cancelas Project in Odemira, after the first rains! We’re thrilled to share with you some stunning before and after photos of the area, now fully transformed with water. With the help of our expert team at Terracrua Design, we were able to create a […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]