Porto, Portugal’s Casa da Musica steps away from the traditional concert hall. This angular space makes a striking change among its more traditional neighbors. Inside are a grand auditorium, a smaller performance space, rehearsal rooms, recording studios, restaurant, 600 space underground parking lot. On top, an opening creates a roof terrace lined with black and

Casa do Penedo or House of Stone is located in the Fafe mountains of northern Portugal. Built by an engineer from 1972-1974, it utilizes 4 existing boulders to form the structure. Originally built as a vacation home, current owner Vitor Rodrigues is not quite sure what to do about the increasing number of tourists drawn