Atelier ASVS

Porto / Portugal / 2007

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Light, constructive coherence and spatial versatility. This project consists on the rehabilitation of an 18th century building in Oporto’s downtown to the new headquarters of ASVS Arquitectos Associados. The program includes the creation of a furniture showroom at the ground floor, an art gallery at the first floor and the architecture studio at the second and last floor. Each floor was converted into an open space with 50 sq. meters each, characterized for its amplitude and versatility. The traditional masonry walls were respected, as well as the wood framework. The difference between the entrance level and the backyard level led to the creation of a hollow that brings daylight to the lowest floors. The main facade was reconstructed according to the original project, available at the historical archive, maintaining the design of the stonework and tiles. The window frames were simplified and painted in dark grey, giving rhythm and modernity to the facade. Awards: Selected Work, 'Respect for Architecture, Oporto 2012', OASRN Luz, coerência construtiva e versatilidade espacial. O projecto contempla a recuperação de um edifício oitocentista no centro da cidade do Porto destinado ao Atelier da ASVS Arquitectos Associados. O programa contempla a criação de uma galeria de interiores no rés-do-chão, de uma galeria de arte no primeiro piso e do atelier de arquitectura no segundo piso. Os espaços recortados da tipologia primordial foram transformados em três salas com cerca de 50m² cada. Caracterizam-se pela sua amplitude e versatilidade e respondem ao programa sem condicionarem a possibilidade de transformação imediata numa tipologia de habitação. Respeitaram-se os sistemas tradicionais de construção de alvenaria de pedra e vigamento de madeira. O desfasamento entre a cota de entrada e a cota do logradouro no interior do lote obrigou à criação de um saguão permitindo a entrada de luz natural nos pisos inferiores. A fachada principal foi restaurada de acordo com o projecto original, disponível no Arquivo Histórico Municipal, respeitando o desenho das cantarias e azulejaria. As caixilharias foram simplificadas e pintadas de cinza escuro oferecendo ritmo e modernidade à fachada. Prémios: Selecção 'Respect for Architecture, Porto 2012', OASRN
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    Light, constructive coherence and spatial versatility. This project consists on the rehabilitation of an 18th century building in Oporto’s downtown to the new headquarters of ASVS Arquitectos Associados. The program includes the creation of a furniture showroom at the ground floor, an art gallery at the first floor and the architecture studio at the second and last floor. Each floor was converted into an open space with 50 sq. meters each, characterized for its amplitude and versatility. The...

    Project details
    • Year 2007
    • Client ASVS Arquitectos Associados
    • Status Completed works
    • Type Office Buildings / Trade Fair Centres / Showrooms/Shops
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