Located in the hot landscape of portugal's southern algarve region, surrounded by 400 olive trees, the 'house in tavira' by local architect vitor vilhena keeps a low profile amidst the horizontal landscape. the dwelling, identifiably white in compliance with regional building codes, consists of two unique volumes connected by a transparent glass corridor. one mass, a regular box, contains the bedrooms and services and is oriented to the south to face the pool and finds shade under the deep overhang of the roof structure. the other component is an angular construction that contains a carport and all the leisure functions. polished exposed concrete defines the roof plane contrasting the more sterile white-washed walls. a courtyard with an olive tree intrudes on the block, offering moments where the exterior makes its way to the interior.