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- NP House by NoArq<a href="http://noarq.com">NoArq</a> renovated the NP House to expand the living space for a growing family in Northern Portugal. In order to double the available space without causing undue environmental harm, the designer opened up the existing rooms by eliminating partitions and <a href="http://inhabitat.com/green-roof/">extended the roof</a> into the site's western slope.1
- NP House by NoArqA protected courtyard is sandwiched between two parts of a newly renovated home in Portugal2
- NP House by NoArqTo extend the existing home, the designers pushed the rooftop into the western slope3
- NP House by NoArqThe home is built on a system of retaining walls4
- NP House by NoArqThe courtyard is accessed by all of the rooms5
- NP House by NoArqAmerican pine floors give the minimalist interior a fresh, bright look6
- NP House by NoArqPlenty of cutouts provide ample natural light7
- NP House by NoArqThe top story of the house is devoted to all living and social areas8
- NP House by NoArqThere's a garage for three cars and a basement area for service functions9
- NP House by NoArqThe ground floor area was doubled without causing any undue harm to the environment10