The materiality plays with the exposed concrete that emphasizes the irreverent personality of the building. On the other hand, glass, in addition to the transparency that it aims to create in the spaces in their relationship with the outside, gives the design lightness to the solid horizontal concrete elements.
Description of project by Mário Alves Arquiteto
The project is based on responding to a specific program of collective housing. Located in a subdivision in the new area of the city of Aveiro, the land is located between two lots, of which are not yet built. Therefore, the idea of the project is based on marking the highlight of a new design in this new area.
The project aims to make the most of the characteristics of the place, such as the views and
solar exposition. The proposed volume is composed of a slat design in order to extend the interior space to the exterior and at the same time personify the horizon line present in the place in the project design. Its raw materiality in concrete aims to emphasize its irreverent personality. The glass, in addition to the transparency that it aims to create in the spaces in its relationship with the outside, aims to provide the design with lightness to the solid horizontal concrete elements.
The existing movement in the center of the city is visible in the slats present on the façade. These, in addition to giving privacy to the interior of the houses when desired, create a rhythmic effect of shadows that transcribe the building an idea of movement and constant transformation.
Access to the building is developed from two main entrances. The configuration of the interior space of the house involves foregrounding the social space and preserving the shelter and privacy of the private space.
