Lopes da Costa Studio recently completed its latest project – the expansion of an industrial building in in São Roque, Oliveira de Azeméis, Portugal. The projects aims to maximize the area of the industrial nave, leaving the southern part of the site for the administrative area. This area lies along the new proposed street, giving rise to a curved concrete building, marked by vertical aluminum profiles that highlight its function as an administrative area. Take a look at the complete story after the jump.
From the architects: The project consists of expanding the existing factory unit to the west and south, with the construction of a new pavilion and an administrative building.
The site’s configuration contributed to the adopted solution, which sought to maximize the area of the industrial nave, leaving the southern part of the site for the administrative area. This area lies along the new proposed street, giving rise to a curved concrete building, marked by vertical aluminum profiles, which sought to differentiate itself from the industrial volume, highlighting its function as an administrative area.
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The east corridor, which covers the industrial nave, connects the administrative area to the existing building. With a strong plastic component, relating to the mold industry, it sought, by means of its language, to convey a concept of contemporaneity while associating the company’s brand.
Project:STEELFORM
Architect: Atelier d’Arquitectura Lopes da Costa – www.lopesdacosta.pt
Main Architect: Arquitecto José A. Lopes da Costa e Arquitecto
Tiago Meireles
Collaborator: Arquitecta Rita Gonçalves
Location: São Roque, Oliveira de Azeméis
Year of conclusion : 2020
Total area:: 2.300 m2
