Casa do Desassossego

Direct:

• Contribution to the production of clean energy: the self-consumption solar power plant, solar thermal panels and heat pump will make the compound self-sufficient in energy terms, reverting solely to clean energy. The photovoltaic solar system will produce about 4.9MWh of electricity annually, the equivalent to 1 ton of CO2 or the planting of 45 trees.
• Energy efficiency: the property will be fitted with an air conditioning system that is among the most energy efficient systems on the market, ensuring the lowest possible consumption.
• Job creation: two full-time jobs will be created through a fixed-term contract.

Indirect:

• Local development: improving the competitiveness, positioning and visibility of the Minho Valley Territory, through the maximisation of its endogenous resources, external tourism promotion, and enhancement of its built heritage (historical centers and rural centers) and cultural, as well as fostering local partnerships.
• Promotion of sustainable tourism: the unit addresses sustainability in all dimensions, not only at the energy level, but also in the construction and materials used, in waste management and water management.

The company Atmosfera Clássica, Lda. was founded at the end of 2017 by Marcelo Oliveira. 

With more than 22 years of experience in hotel management and administration in a renowned Travel Agency, Marcelo created the company following a contract for the accommodation of an urban building in the place of Portela, parish of Riba-de-Mouro, municipality of Monção for the development of the tourist project "Casa do Desassossego". The manager knows well the potential of the region and the particular characteristics of the segment that seeks rural tourism. Marcelo Oliveira is also a consultant and Commercial Director of ANPME - National Association of SMEs. 

The project "Casa do Desassossego" aims to create a country house with tourist purposes with an area of 446 m2, built on land with 760 m2 with implantation area of 223 m2. In addition to the architectural features, the privacy of the building and excellent location are differentiating factors in a scenario of increasing demand for housing tourism. The building is integrated in a plot with an environment that characterizes and values it with privacy for the public road and with good accessibility. 

The intervention will keep the exterior walls, roof and floors at floor level and provide the building with new spaces with better conditions of health and comfort. Since its constitution and to date, the promoter has been developing the architectural project, gathering budgets, defining the marketing and communication strategy, developing partnerships, and other essential activities to ensure the success of the enterprise, estimating the openness to the public happen within three months.