[EN] The Design of the house entails the reconstruction and extension of a ruin for a weekend home in a place of extraordinary morphological characteristics, bordering on the River Cávado and an affl uent stream. The land, 4,060m2, is in an area of natural protection, this being the reason why no tree on the plot can be uprooted. Nevertheless, the existence of a preexisting building makes construction legitimate. From the fi rst visit it was clear that this was a very delicate project. Siting of the house was fundamental, since the location was clearly the reason for its construction.[ES] El proyecto de la casa prevé la reconstrucción y ampliación de una ruina para una casa de fin de semana en un lugar de extraordinarias características mor...