UNIVERSITY OF LISBON STUDENT RESIDENCE LISBON, PORTUGAL

The challenge of the competition involved attempting to create a new urban landmark, until now absent in the area. A specific project inserted into the larger context of the university, which sought to address the urgent need for accommodation for displaced students in a timely manner. With this aim in mind and the possibility of building a long-lasting, sustainable accommodation solution in harmony with the designated site, we designed a unit somewhat reminiscent of Corbusier’s Unités d’habitation, which operated almost independently, their various functional parts interlinking to form a single organism, and we created a modern architectural landmark in complete harmony and dialogue with the surrounding buildings.

Sector Public Buildings

Year 2018

Area 45.354 sqm

Client University of Lisbon

Stage Preliminary Design

Prize Competition (1st Place)