The concept is based on the "agricultural land" through the plot. Furthermore, I extend it to discuss the relationship between humans and nature. So, the drawings discuss the "nature growing phenomenon."
About Site.
The site is located in the center of the neighborhood of Marvila, overlooking the riverfront and old Marvila. The area is imbued with a solid architectural imagination. The site's northeast is defined by the ruins of a palace built in the first half of the 18th century, typical of this time when Marvila was a leisure area for the wealthier classes. The industrial past is still present today alongside the more recent housing projects, such as towers bordering the north of the plot.
Concept/Operation.
The site has a connection with the surrounding garden. Because of that, I created a new agricultural pattern on the site. To avoid ruining the garden, I present another path through the site, a "bridge" for people walking, meeting, sightseeing on this new construction element—making a highly different typology of architecture in Marvila. The "bridge" is an excellent way to interact with natural objects. It allows people to flow organic and choose which way to go or where to stay. After the "bridge," we also considered using space. I would make the urban spaces being on a higher level. Owing to letting the garden below have great sunlight entering. Also, to divide the usage of the spaces. Gardening will be at the ground level. People are meeting in the middle level, and the functional area will be on the top for a better view and a better feeling.
University of Lisboa, Technico Lisboa, Design Studio VI
Instructor
Pedro Guimarães
Distinction Honor
Published in Projeto Relampago '19 Workshop