Set in the municipality of Covilha, Portugal, a city dramatically located at the base of the scenic and rugged Serra da Estrela mountain range, the Serra Shopping district is a celebration of the local architectural context and design approach. With the surrounding landscape as a premise for open-air design, the architecture of the region is strongly manifested in the two-story massing, using characteristic materials of the vernacular in a manner that complements the expansive openings that provide breathtaking views of the encompassing vistas.