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Mediterranean Light #47

This week: A restored ceramicist's studio in Óbidos

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This 18th-century townhouse in Óbidos caught my attention not for its medieval walls, but for how morning light streams through the ceramicist's studio on the ground floor. The current owners, both artists, spent three years restoring traditional azulejo techniques while installing contemporary skylights...

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North-facing studio windows provide consistent, soft light perfect for detailed ceramic work. The addition of a central skylight creates dramatic shadows that change throughout the day, turning the workspace into a living sundial...

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Restoration by João Silva (traditional lime plaster) and Maria Santos (azulejo restoration). Both available for similar projects. Contact details in subscriber directory...

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