The Terracrua Design Approach to Regenerative, Integrated Design

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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 […]

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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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Delivery of the Colossus project, Colos

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It is with great pleasure that we make the final delivery of the Colossus forest park, a very interesting iniciative that aims to afforest almost 100Ha with native and pioneer species. It will be, more than 60.000 trees and bushes planted here, in the next 10 years! This forest park will be open to public, […]

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Terracrua Design’s Second Visit to Herdade da Raposa

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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 […]

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First drafts for the Quinta da Pesqueira project, Tomar

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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 […]

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What are we doing? Autumn 2023

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With designs in progress, ongoing implementations, and technical visits in between, it’s true that social media and blogs can sometimes take a back seat at Terracrua Design. At Terracrua Design, we approach each day the same way we approach landscapes: by understanding what needs to happen first, so that everything falls into the right order. […]

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Vale do Junco, a Terracrua Design project, in Terra Sã, tv show

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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 […]

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Visit to Angola, a summary

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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 […]

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Implementation updates 02/22 in Monte Flora, Garvão

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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 […]

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Delivery of the Vinagra Village project, Viana do Alentejo

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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. […]

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Implementing a ridge pond in Cancelas, Odemira

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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 […]

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Earthworks in Pexoira, Cercal

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We’re thrilled to share the progress made on our project, which was first developed in 2020. Our team has been hard at work implementing the initial interventions, including shredding “matos” and leaving the biomass in the soils, oaks prunings, main roads alterations, water works, and ponds constructions, among others. We want to give a special […]

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Technical visit near Vendas Novas

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Looking for inspiration to create your own self-sufficient paradise? Look no further than our recent technical visit to a sprawling 100-hectare property in the beautiful Vendas Novas area. The family behind this project is working to achieve food self-sufficiency and sovereignty, and we were honored to be a part of this exciting endeavor. During our […]

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