A large property development and an urban project in Angola requires sustainable architecture solutions adapted to the climate, culture and financial resources. The housing market in Southern Africa booms and we need to find urban solutions. The architects urban strategy is based on the traditional patio house with an L shaped form, built with local materials and can grow according to population needs. The architect designs the city in Luanda with strong respect to tradition, function and African culture. The city constantly regenerates itself moving between rationality and exception.