Architecture Portfolio

ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO

JOÃO PALHAVÃ SILVA

Birthday 1993.12.13

Nationality Portuguese Citizen

Address Av. Maria Helena Vieira da Silva, 29, 5B, Lisbon

Email joaopalhavasilva@gmail.com

Mobile Phone +351 915 257 287

Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/joaopalhavasilva

Portuguese Architects Association OA 28013

2019 - 2023

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Freelance Work

Junior Architect, Lisbon

Working independently on private commissioned projects:

- Developing design concept and producing technical/construction drawings;

- 3D modelling and Computer Generated Imagery production;

2020 - 2022

SHAPE WITHYOU Arquitectos | Arch. Marco Martinez Marinho

Junior Architect, Lisbon

Part of trio team collaborating on commissioned residential projects from concept to tender phases in a fast-paced environment:

- Developing design concept, technical and construction drawings;

- Preparing projects for Planning Application;

- Direct working relationship with clietns, consultants, suppliers and engineering projects;

- Responsible for model building, 3D images production and studio-client work presentations.

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GUEDES CRUZ Arquitectos

Part II Architectural Assistant, Lisbon

Working with studio teams on different projects:

- Assisting the teams in the development of projects in the Planning Application and Detail stages;

- Responsible for model building and studio-client work presentations;

- General support to the design studio.

RISCO Arquitectura

Internship, Lisbon

BIODESIGN

Internship | Landscape Design Studio, Lisbon

EDUCATION

2011 - 2018

Architecture Faculty - Lisbon University

Bachelor and Master’s Degree in Architecture specializing in Urban Planning

1st Class Honors Degree

SKILLS & LANGUAGES

AutoCad

Sketchup

Lumion

Revit

MS Office

InDesign Photoshop

Portuguese Native

English Intermediate

Spanish Elementar

SHAPE_WITHYOU Arquitectos | Arch. Marco Martinez Marinho

- 4+1 Bedroom Villas Complex | Av. Marechal Carmona 581, Cascais

- 4 Bedroom House | Cobre, Cascais

- 4 Semi Detached 3 Bed Properties | Cabreiro, Cascais

- 6 Bedroom Villa | Herdade da Comporta L25, Grândola

- 4 Multipurpose Garages | Mata da Guia, Cascais

- Residential Building | São Cristóvão, Estoril

- 4 Bedroom Villa | Castelo, Sesimbra

- Rural Estate renovation | Lamego, Douro

- Residential Building renovation | Av. Brasil 25, Cascais

- 3 Bedroom House | Varatojo, Torres Vedras

- 3 Bedroom Villa | Verdizela, Seixal

- 3 Bedroom House |Loteamento, Portimão

- Residential Building renovation | Grândola

- Semi Detached 3 Bed House renovation | Bobadela, Loures

- Residential Building Renovation | Av. Sabóia 541, Estoril

- 3 Bedroom Summer House | Lagoa de Albufeira L50, Sesimbra

GUEDES CRUZ Arquitectos

- 3 Bedroom Villa | Quinta Patino, Cascais

- Hotel | Santarém

- 6 Student Residences | Carcavelos, Cascais

- 3 Bedroom Villa Competition| Vale do Lobo, Loulé

- 4 Bed Apartment | Avenidas Novas, Lisboa

- 4 Bedroom Villa | Birre, Cascais

- 3 Bedroom House | Vila Utopia, Oeiras

- Residential Building Renovation | Cascais Town Center

- Nature Interpretation Centre | Comporta, Grândola

- Inclusive Arts Centre | Oeiras

Freelance Work

- House Basement Detail Project | Encarnação, Lisboa with Arch. Margarida Santos Lima

- 3D Project: Gym GDD | Monsanto, Lisboa

- 3D Project: Plot + Housing | Foros da Amora, Seixal with Arch. Marina Charnock

- 3 Bed Apartment Renovation | Sintra

Conference

«What is Public Space for?»

Public Space’s Service System Project, FCG e IST

BA. and MA. in Architecture and Urban Planning

Architecture Faculty - Lisbon University

Thesis | “A Territory on the Margin” - Requalification of Porto Brandão Urban Center

1st Class Honours Degree

Selected Projects presented in Portfolio

The aim was to make the plot as profitable as possible in terms of number of houses and construction area, taking into account all the constraints and municipality rules.

The initial challenge was to organise the plot layout along the slope and guarantee the implantation of six contemporary houses surrounded by green spaces with street connection, on foot and by vehicle.

It was also important to consider the repetition of the ground and first floors designs to save costs and to maintain an overall image.

Located in Cascais town centre, the Residential Complex MC 581 is the renewal of an old single house plot.

The ground floor consists of the common areas and there are also two covered outdoor living areas as an extension of the indoor space. The first floor comprises the master suite facing south and three suites facing east and west with balconies with pergolas. All the houses have a lift and a private basement with parking spaces, laundry, storage/ technical areas, an extra suite and a flexible room with sunlight exposure through patios. A private outdoor space with a south-facing swimming pool was also created in each house.

The concept of the ground and first floors took into consideration the relationship with the movement of the sun throughout the day. For this reason, the south elevation is almost entirely uncovered and connected to the outside, with views over the sea and the bay of Cascais.

The east and west elevations are more protected by glazing set back from the terraces and have an inverse design while the north elevation is more enclosed for protection from the north wind, dominant wind in the region.

On the flat roof there are also light inlets, through skylights and pergolas over the balconies, as well as access to a viewpoint terrace.

CGI made from modeling in Sketchup and rendering in Lumion

In order to establish a contemporary image, the materials chosen as finishing and the equipments are of high quality. On the outside, exposed concrete and large minimalist glazing stand out. Inside, the flooring is made of oak wood or ceramic tiles, both of large dimensions. My responsibilities in this project started at the concept design and planning application stages and then I developed the construction and detail drawings. I also participated in the client meetings, the handover of the project to the contractor and in the construction follow-up.

Details

Scale 1.10

01. Stucco

02. 11cm Masonry

03. Cavity

04. Mineral Wool Insulation

05. Concrete

06. Oak Wood Floor

07. Radiant Floor Heating

08. Screed

09. Facilities Screed

10. Concrete Slab

11. Leveling Screed

12. XPS Foam Insulation

13. Screed with Pendant

14. Roofing Membrane

15. Shale Layer

16. Gray Pebble Stone

17. Customized Angle Bracket

18. Customized Angle Bracket

19. Drainage Layer

20. Zinc Roof Detail

22. Precast Concrete Sill

23. Stainless Steel Sill

24. Vertical Wood Lath

25. Plasterboard Ceiling

26. Soil

A. Window Screen System

Building Site Photos . August 2022

The Verdizela House is a singular presence in an essentially residential neighbourhood located in Seixal.

It is a bespoke new build house commissioned by a family who united two plots of land in order to create a bigger house with a permanent relationship with the exterior.

The concept is based on the design of two perpendicular buildings, a single-family house and leisure quarters.

A central outdoor area is defined by the layout of these buildings, with a great solar exposure and wind protection where there is free space for activities and a large swimming pool.

Ground Floor Plan

Section

Scale 1.250

CGI made from modeling in Sketchup and rendering in Lumion

1.50

A. Stone Skirting

B. Plasterboard Wall

C. Plasterboard Ceiling

D. Stainless Steel Cables

E. Cables Hidden Structure

F. Stainless Steel Handrail Bar

All the spaces in the project have some connection to the outside. About the house, the ground floor has an entrance hall that connects immediately with the garage, the staircase and the living and dining room, then a bathroom, a kitchen, a laundry and an office/bedroom.

Upstairs there are three suites facing south with independent access to balconies, always with a view over the garden.

The leisure quarter is composed of a barbecue area and a TV room, a complete bathroom and a gym oriented to the rear.

My responsibilities on this project were co-authoring the concept design, developing and submitting the planning application and developing a simplified technical design for the tender stage.

1. Iron Sheet Box Painted, 8mm thick

2. Tubular profile with 30x30x3mm

3. Painted OSB panel, 10mm thick

4. Oak Wood Plywood, 12mm thick

5. Iron Sheet plastered to the wall, 12mm thick

6. Plasterboard Wall, painted matt white

7. Structure for Plasterboard

8. Reinforced Concrete Wal

Scale 1.5

Width Section

Depth Section

SESIMBRA HOUSE

The plot is located in Sesimbra, on a south facing hillside. It is an individual project designed in sympathy with the land in which it is located, incorporating infinite sea views.

On the site there is an existing property which is to be demolished in order for this project to proceed. Pedestrian and vehicle access are both at street level with the site rising away steeply which lends itself to underground parking. External staircase provides access to the living areas.

The floors overlap to create a striking external appearance which allows light transfer and large balconies where the fantastic sea views can be fully appreciated.

The lower levels of the building are utilitarian and external living areas incorporating the swimming pool while the upper floors provide the living accommodation.

My responsibilities in this project was to develop a solution from concept through to planning application submission. I also participated in the client meetings.

CGI made from modeling in Sketchup and rendering in Lumion

The development comprises four adjacent plots in Cascais, approximately 30 km from Lisbon. The brief was to develop four semi-detached houses.

To comply with each plot restrictions, the houses are distributed over three floors with a square plan. Where the lower levels are utilitarian and external living areas incorporating the swimming pool and garage while the upper floor provides the living accommodation with a balcony to appreciate the view to the mountains.

From the beginning the concept was to create four houses that melt into two. Therefore, externally each house is cladded with two bands of vertical lath in treated wood that will accentuate the scale and sense of unity between the houses. My responsibilities in this project were to assist the team in the planning application stage and submission.

CARCAVELOS RESIDENCES

The Carcavelos Residences are a group of six university houses for students in a neighbourhood near the Nova School of Business and Economics. Each house has the capacity for eight students, and each student has access to an individual and private bedroom equipped with a bathroom, workplace, storage, and a balcony.

On the ground floor are the kitchen and dining areas connected to the outdoor terrace, the swimming pool and the access to the parking area for vehicles and bicycles.

In the lower floor are a generous living room, toilet, and common outdoor patio.

My role in this project was to support the team in the concept design and the planning application phases, where we had to comply with the legislation on this type of program.

Image by IsoVisual, UK

REQUALIFICATION OF PORTO BRANDÃO

Before and After Urban Intervention models

General Requalification Plan

With the Master Thesis “Riverfronts” theme the work revolves around Porto Brandão. A historical urban centre on Lisbon south bank of the river Tagus. Characterized as an isolated valley, with a surrounding mixed-use occupation, consisting of forest, agriculture and industry, with a traditional ferry connection to Lisbon.

The main thrust of the project is to create a new centrality in the river Tagus with a riverfront endowed with new uses, equipments, accessibility and urban dynamics. In which renovation and urban renewal operations are applied to buildings as well as public space, in the pursuit of its revitalization.

This project arises from the objective of understanding the application of sustainable urban development, the different current intentions on the riverside fronts and how to approach the concepts of urban intervention in an isolated historical center, with special attention to the attributes of the public space.

Cross Sections

Public Space Model model and Outdoor Materials

Outdoor Furniture System studies