Beat Building

Beat Building 

OSPA Arquitetura e Urbanismo

Beat Building
© Gabriel Konrath

LEAD ARCHITECT
Laura Zimmer

MANUFACTURERS
Alucel, Concresul, Eliane, Esquadriaço, Interiore, Luz D Led, Pormade, Pura Vida, Topseal

PROJECT MANAGER
Aline Comiran

STRUCTURE
Simon Engenharia

SEALS
Rgw Arquitetura

ARCHITECTURAL SPECIALIST
Carolina Souza Pinto, Lucas Obino, Cristiano Carneiro, Franco Miotto

FOUNDATION
Lab Engenharia

LIGHTING
Cristina Maluf

AREA
2028 M²

YEAR
2021

LOCATION
Cidade Baixa, Brazil

CATEGORY
Apartments

Beat Building
© Gabriel Konrath

Text description provided by architect.

The Beat development, created by the real estate company Astir, is situated in the Cidade Baixa neighborhood, one of the most traditional and diverse areas in the city of Porto Alegre.

Here, shops, bars, restaurants, and squares bring life to the sidewalks, offering countless leisure and service options for residents.

The project's starting point is harmonizing the new building with the surroundings protected by the city's Historical Heritage.

Beat Building
© Gabriel Konrath
Beat Building
© Gabriel Konrath
Beat Building
© Gabriel Konrath

Striving to establish a respectful relationship without sacrificing modernity, the architectural volume aligns with the existing facades, while the project's rooftop is laterally stepped, seamlessly integrating the new construction into the context.

Comprising studio apartments and emphasizing a direct connection with neighboring buildings, on the facade, a grid of primary vertical and secondary horizontal planes guides the lateral stepping.

Setback glazed panels form the front and rear faces of the building, fostering an open dialogue between public and private spaces.

Beat Building
© Gabriel Konrath
Beat Building
© Gabriel Konrath

Terraces, resulting from the volumetric adjustments, are dedicated to the condominium areas. These terraces stand out not only for their privileged views but also for crowning the project.

The double-height ceiling in the event hall facilitates visual connections with the outdoor areas, giving prominence to this space.

Beat Building
© Gabriel Konrath
Beat Building
© Gabriel Konrath
Beat Building
© Gabriel Konrath

The use of exposed concrete, prevalent in this work, was chosen for its neutrality in relation to the historical context and its lack of ornamentation.

Its brutalist character serves as the project's defining feature, creating a distinctive identity for the development.


Beat Building
© Gabriel Konrath
Beat Building
© Gabriel Konrath
Beat Building
© Gabriel Konrath
Beat Building
© Gabriel Konrath


Beat Building
© Gabriel Konrath
Beat Building
© Gabriel Konrath
Beat Building
© Gabriel Konrath


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