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nossa senhora da conceição velha church . lisbon

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The patrimonial value of Conceição Velha Church (classified national monument), with its geographical location (historical center) and its architectural typology, allowed us to devise an intervention procedure that articulates restoration and rehabilitation, where, in addition to the conservation of the interior of the church, the annexed spaces are rehabilitated for new functionalities, namely liturgical, social support and museological character.In this sense, the program aims primarily to the reopen of the architectural complex to the community, offering itself as a “new meeting point” within the historic center. Continue reading Menos é Mais

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ballet school . porto

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The setting for the new school was based on two essential conditions. The first condition was that it had to be as close as possible to the old school for reasons of mobility. The second condition was that the dance studios had to have a clear relationship with the outside space, as a mental and physical release strategy for the dancers. Continue reading Menos é Mais

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Miragaia Residential Complex . Porto

Menos é Mais . Miragaia Residential Complex . Porto José Campos afasia (1)

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The XIII century building, with a facade of great architectural value, is composed of 4 floors and the top floor is a ruin. The interior is partially destroyed leaving only the facade. The proposal contemplates the consolidation of the main ruin facade. The top floor is rebuilt with contemporary lightweight materials because of the difficulty of replacing the existing stonework with certain wear and tear of the time. Continue reading Menos é Mais