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souto de moura . meta

BMCC Meeting & Convention Centre . Bruges

souto de moura . meta . photos: © Filip Dujardin

The Bruges Meeting & Convention Centre (BMCC) is a landmark urban renewal project by Eduardo Souto de Moura and META architectuurbureau, located in the heart of the historic city. With a multifunctional exhibition hall on the ground floor (4,500 m²), which also serves as a public covered square, the building is an integral part of the neighbourhood. The upper floors accommodate a conference area for over 500 participants.
In selecting Souto de Moura and META for this project, the City of Bruges sealed its reputation as a champion of architectural quality. Continue reading souto de moura . meta

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Souto de Moura

Burgo Tower . PORTO

Souto de Moura . Burgo Tower . PORTO Luis Ferreira Alves  AFASIA (1)

Eduardo Souto de Moura . photos: © Luis Ferreira Alves

The site is located where Boavista avenue breaks into discontinuous sections.
The solution consists in a level platform which incorporates two nearby volumes which re cast in different scales.
A low ribbon-like building allows for the enclosure more closely to approximate the sought-after anonymity. Continue reading Souto de Moura