Pedras.coop is located in Lavadores, Vila Nova de Gaia, just 500 metres from the mouth of the Douro River. This private housing cooperative comprises 13 terraced houses, each with three bedrooms and a living room, with a private garage, garden and swimming pool.
The cooperative model allows to accommodate each member’s financial capacity through a simplified process, underpinned by a project designed to offer homes at cost price, with MOME providing professional management of the cooperative.
The development has a projected budget of €8.4 million and an estimated completion period of 24 months, with the homes expected to be ready for occupancy in 2027.
Pedras.coop consists of 13 terraced houses, 3+1 bedroom residences with private garage, garden and swimming pool.
Each unit uses solid brick to reduce maintenance costs; incorporates photovoltaic panels; heat recovery systems, and A+ energy performance equipment; features underfloor heating and other options with high thermal and acoustic performance; and provides garages sized to accommodate electric vehicle chargers.
Pedras.coop brings a new urban centrality, offering the unique opportunity to live just a few minutes from the city, between the river and the sea.
Located in Vila Nova de Gaia, only 500 metres from the mouth of the Douro River, this private housing cooperative offers exceptional conditions: quick access to the A1 motorway and Arrábida Bridge; proximity to essential services such as supermarkets, pharmacies, schools, gyms, healthcare facilities, and restaurants; and a natural environment with a beach, cycle path, marina, and nature reserve.
The architectural design is conceived to create interconnected spaces that foster family interaction and create a strong relationship between the interior of the house and the garden.
The spatial layout, based on courtyard-style houses, allows for a hybridisation of areas, enhancing the connection between indoor and outdoor living spaces. The ground floor houses the social areas, including the kitchen, dining room, and living room, while the upper floor contains the private areas, providing greater tranquillity and privacy.
The architectural project is delivered by Cerejeira Fontes Architects, a company founded in 1996 and based in Braga, specialising in architecture, urban planning, interior design, engineering, project management, and construction supervision.
Their portfolio includes high-scale and complex projects, and the studio’s work has been recognised in multiple national and international competitions and awards.
East–west sun exposure 
Outdoor pool 
Photovoltaic panels 
Fully equipped kitchens | Bosch 
Heat recovery unit 
Underfloor heating 
Electric vehicle charging point 
A+ energy efficiency rating 
