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porto & vila nova de gaia

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0. faculdade de arquitectura da universidade do porto

5. cultural center and student’s housing in trindade 2nd year project

15. multifamily housing 3rd year project

29. new devesas train station 4th year project

cultural center and student’s housing in trindade

This project was developed within the scope of the Project 2 curricular unit, taught by architect Rodrigo Coelho. The objective of the work carried out that year was to build within the context of a consolidated city. We were asked to design a cultural center associated with a university residence on plot in Porto’s city center, just south of Trindade Station, a very important node in the city’s Metro network.

The land had historical significance dating back to the early 20th century when the city center underwent significant transformations. Some remnants of old blocks stood amid recently redesigned spaces near Praça dos Aliados, which is a recently opened square, historically speaking.

My proposal aimed to reinforce the area’s characteristic density by clearly delineating the block’s boundaries while allowing for permeability within. I envisioned it as a direct extension of the square in front of Trindade Station, with a distinct identity, functioning as an extension of the resi-

dence and the cultural center.

The project was largely developed during the first isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. All deliveries were conducted remotely, therefore, extensively documented. One special requirement, exclusive to that year, was video documentation of the model. The video is accessible via the QR code found in page 10. Some drawings related to the project’s development were included in the article ‘Some notes (in times of COVID-19) on the role of drawing,’ written by architect Rodrigo Coelho for Revista A, published by the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism at PUC Peru, accessible through the QR code below:

porto, portugal. dec. 2019 // jun. 2020

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cultural center’s floor plan and students residence type plan

multifamily housing in lordelo do ouro

porto, portugal. dec. 2020 // jun. 2021

This project was developed within the scope of the Project 3 curricular unit, where I was oriented by the teacher and architect Marta Rocha. The objective of the work carried out that year was to reinterpret existing urban voids in the city of Porto with the potential to build multi-family housing. The chosen land, in the Lordelo de Ouro area, is located on the immediate outskirts of the rapid transit road, in the section where it crosses the Granja River.

The presence of the challenging steep slopes leading to the Granja River fascinated me. By observing and learning from the traces of previous occupation in these spaces, I aimed to infuse the street with density and pleasant scales while occupying minimal space. I achieved this by utilizing volumes and retaining walls to resolve differences in elevation. In this way, large permeable areas are freed up, capable of private and public occupation - mainly next to the waterline. I drew inspiration

from Luís Barragán’s statement that ‘it is a condition for a garden to combine the poetic and mysterious with sensations of serenity and joy.’ This philosophy guided my design of the public space/ garden, aiming to evoke feelings of serenity and joy.” It is the suggestion that invites, seduces and dazzles.

Following the comprehensive design of the entire terrain, we were tasked with selecting one of the seven plots of land for a more detailed exploration. The developed complex included a variety of apartment types, ranging from T0 to T3. My aim was to arrange them strategically to ensure future occupants would represent a diverse range of age groups and demographics. Internally, the apartments are meticulously arranged, with the living room serving as the heart of each residence. Extensive balconies connect the living room to other rooms, creating a seamless flow and fostering interaction.

section through the waterline

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living room collage

entrance collage

36 dreno

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39 micro betão

1. elemento estrutural em betão armado / 2. seixo rolado / 3. manta geotextil / 4. tela asfáltica / 5. regularização / 6. enchimento em betão leve / 7. laje em betão armado / 8. calha embutida / 9. perfil de madeira / 10. estore / 11. caixilharia em madeira / 12. revestimento em madeira / 13. impermeabilização / 14. viga metálica / 15. isolamento térmico 16. presilha / 17. gesso acartonado / 8. guarda metálica / 9. calha embutida / 20. cerâmica / 21. argamassa de assentamento / 22. regularização / 23. betão leve / 24. coletor metálico / 25. perfil de madeira / 26. soleira de pedra / 27. caixilharia de madeira / 28. soalho / 29. isolamento térmico / 30. tijolo / 31. massame de betão armado com rede metálica eletro-soldada / 32. caixa de brita / 33. manta geotextil e tela drenante / 34. impermeabilização reforçada / com tela asfáltica / 35. brita / 36. dreno / 37. fundação / 38. betão de limpeza / 39. micro betão / 40. rodapé de madeira / 41. terra

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new devesas train station

porto, portugal. dec. 2022 // jun. 2023

This project was developed within the scope of the Project 4 curricular unit, taught by the architect Raquel Paulino. The objective of the work carried out that year was to redesign the Devesas train station in Vila Nova de Gaia, located on the south bank of the Douro River. The Devesas area underwent urbanization within an industrial context primarily due to the arrival of the station. The zone was previously characterized as agrarian. The recent construction of a rapid transit network through the metropolitan area of Porto conditioned that zone to a car-centric use.

With the eventual departure of industries from the area this part of the city was left with underutilized spaces. However, the expansion of the Porto Metro includes the construction of a station associated with Devesas, which should significantly change the dynamics of that zone.

The primary goal of redesigning the station is to define the city’s limit within the urban fabric that was initially designed around the station. Similar to other cities affected by deindustrialization, this region is gradually being reoccupied. The arrival of metro lines probably will greatly accelerate this process. The project’s program, in addition to meeting the station’s operational requirements,

includes social amenities like a post office, health center, and various commercial spaces. The station has the potential to serve as a central hub within this area, seamlessly connecting with public spaces and facilitating easy and strategic crossings to the opposite side of the railway lines.

On the other side of the tracks, a vast green area that is designated as a future park in the city’s master plan, was inextricably weaved with the station. The expansive plateau, a landfill that was used for train parking and material storage, has been preserved. It strategically incorporates access points to leverage existing flows in the lower part of the city, coupled with the anticipated flows resulting from the station’s reconfiguration. This plateau offers tremendous potential, since it offers a vantage point with breathtaking views of Porto’s picturesque historic center.

In the lower section of this green area, there is a water line that we propose to dam. This strategic move considers its potential for receiving water from the park and creating a square associated with water, connecting the station to the nearby roundabout. This roundabout, which will also accommodate a new metro station, holds significant urban potential for the region.

project implantation

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