Decorative screens are one way that an architect can add interest to a house when renovating it. As part of a house renovation undertaken by Joao Tiago Aguiar Arquitectos, they decided to cover the rear of the home in white screens with a decorative pattern.
The series of sliding screens on both the ground floor and upper floor resemble patterns often found on traditional Portuguese tiles.
Apart from being decorative, the screens also allow sunlight to filter into the home, and also provide additional security.
