Aires Mateus and Associates

Barquinha

Barquinha
© Francisco Caseiro

Barquinha

Aires Mateus

ARCHITECTS
Aires Mateus

PHOTOS
Fernando and Sérgio Guerra (21), Francisco Caseiro (11)

YEAR
2006

LOCATION
Vila Nova da Barquinha, Portugal

TYPE
Educational › Elementary School

The universes we attend in childhood tend to linger in our memories.

Barquinha
© Francisco Caseiro
Barquinha
© Francisco Caseiro

It's the time when we interact with architecture in a more free and genuine way.

It is when we settle appropriations and intuitively hierarchize values ​​of architecture.

Barquinha
© Francisco Caseiro
Barquinha
© Francisco Caseiro

We are interested in identifying the assets that are esteemed by all, and design the memories that will be formed.

In a not conformed territory a squared perimeter is set: autonomous and clear.

Barquinha
© Francisco Caseiro
Barquinha
© Francisco Caseiro
Barquinha
© Fernando and Sérgio Guerra

The need for different functions in school is the pretext for establishing distinct spaces.

Each compartment is a separate experience in terms of scale, proportion and identity.

The aggregation of all volumes defines its external iconographic value.

Barquinha
© Francisco Caseiro
Barquinha
© Fernando and Sérgio Guerra

Inside, a protected interstitial space is defined, infinite by not disclosing its beginning or end, and used as a recreational venue.

It is the structure of void and occupation that mimics the principles that have always been part of urban agglomerations.

Barquinha
© Fernando and Sérgio Guerra
Barquinha
© Fernando and Sérgio Guerra

A replicable opening, suited for all purposes is chosen, and a wall and ceiling finishing is defined for all spaces.

The judicious economy of these elements brings out the diversity of spaces.

Barquinha
© Fernando and Sérgio Guerra
Barquinha
© Fernando and Sérgio Guerra

The intensity of this new universe is proposed by the peaceful succession of moments.


Barquinha
© Fernando and Sérgio Guerra


Barquinha
© Francisco Caseiro
Barquinha
© Fernando and Sérgio Guerra
Barquinha
© Fernando and Sérgio Guerra
Barquinha
© Fernando and Sérgio Guerra
Barquinha
© Fernando and Sérgio Guerra
Barquinha
© Fernando and Sérgio Guerra
Barquinha
© Fernando and Sérgio Guerra
Barquinha
© Francisco Caseiro
Barquinha
© Francisco Caseiro
Barquinha
© Fernando and Sérgio Guerra
Barquinha
© Fernando and Sérgio Guerra
Barquinha
© Fernando and Sérgio Guerra
Barquinha
© Fernando and Sérgio Guerra
Barquinha
© Fernando and Sérgio Guerra
Barquinha
© Fernando and Sérgio Guerra
Barquinha
© Fernando and Sérgio Guerra
Barquinha
© Fernando and Sérgio Guerra


Barquinha
Barquinha

Aires Mateus and Associates
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