Picture: Carolina Lacaz

Written by ArchDaily Team | Translated by Diogo Simões

Guest rooms, BBQ areas, party areas, and even libraries – a backhouse can have many uses. Common in many townhouses, this is a unique part of a residence that presents a certain freedom regarding the main program, which can be explored both with diverse uses and through the constructive solutions employed.

The backhouse is generally built in the garden or backyard of residences to meet some demands that the main residence cannot meet. Historically, they date back to ancient times, when people built additional structures on their properties to meet different needs – whether for shelter or storage of goods.

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