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Casa da Calçada Relais & Chateaux

Porto, Portugal
Casa da Calçada Relais & Chateaux
Client
Mota&Companhia
Location
Porto, Portugal
Date
1999-2001
Status
Completed
With its imposing and secular architecture, Casa da Calçada was converted into a 5-star hotel in 2001 and in 2003 became part of the renowned ‘Relais & Chateaux’ hotel chain.

Located in the heart of the city of Amarante, on the left bank of the River Tâmega, this 16th century building, with its gilded baroque interiors, is a paradise for lovers of golf, fine wines and gastronomy.  

Spread over around 4 hectares, the property comprises the house, a large raised garden and vineyard terraces that culminate at the top of the hill with a circular crenellated tower, a typical 19th century architectural feature. 

 

The work carried out can be divided as follows: 

Demolitions:

  • - Demolition of several interior and exterior walls made of stone, brick and cement block masonry; 

    - Demolition of the roof structure and cladding; 

  • - Removal of all the existing wooden frames on the façades. 

 Structure:

  • - Construction of reinforced concrete foundations, pillars, stairs and lift shaft; 

  • - Construction of a metal structure to reinforce existing lightweight slabs; 

  • - Construction of a metal structure for the walkway between the Inn building and the building known as the Swimming Pool Bar; 

  • - Construction of concrete sheets to reinforce existing stone walls; 

  • - Construction of an outdoor swimming pool using permanent shuttering; 

  • - Construction of the entire reinforced concrete structure of the car park building. 

Masonry:

  • - Construction of interior walls in brick and cement block; 

  • - Plastering interior walls. 

Cladding:

  • - Plastering to be painted; 

  • - Plastering to receive ceramic tiles and marble stone cladding; 

  • - Laying screeds to receive ceramic tiles, marble stone, carpet and wood; 

  • - Execution of ceramic cladding on walls and floors; 

  • - Execution of marble stone cladding on walls and floors; 

  • - Execution of wood-covered floors; 

  • - Execution of ceramic tile cladding inside the pool, including waterproofing; 

  • - Execution of plasterboard ceilings, including painting; 

  • - Execution of removable metal ceilings; 

  • - Execution of wooden ceilings including varnishing; 

  • - Execution of granite stone furnishing around exterior window frames; 

  • - Exterior floor covering in granite stone; 

  • - Waterproofing terraces with asphalt sheeting; 

  • - Execution of thermal coating and ceramic tiles on roofs. 

Carpentry:

  • - Interior wooden doors, including frames and trims; 

  • - Making wooden skirting boards and panelling; 

  • - Making exterior wooden window frames including double glazing; 

  • - Wood panelling for interior walls; 

  • - Wood panelling on interior staircases; 

    - Making furniture for the reception area. 

  • - Making a solid wood gate for the entrance to the Inn.

Metalwork:

  • - Installing metal window frames in the Laundry and Swimming Pool Bar building; 

  • - Execution of metal guards. 

Areas of expertise:

  • - Construction of the water supply, wastewater and rainwater networks; 

  • - Installation of the entire HVAC network; 

  • - Installation of the entire electricity / ITED network. 

Exterior arrangements:

  • - Construction of pavements with granite cubes, including kerbs; 

  • - Construction of gravel pavements, including metal kerbs. 

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