São Felix Apartment by Paulo Moreira Architectures
The ocean is the most striking feature of the landscape surrounding the Sao Felix Apartment. The breathtaking views are accentuated by a rather sober intervention in terms of material expression.
Paulo Moreira Architectures
Paulo Moreira Architectures is a Porto-based studio, with a satellite office in Lisbon, Portugal. the practice develops architectural, cultural and research projects for post-boom times. The studio was established by Paulo Moreira in 2011, at a time of economic depression and limited opportunity for big-A architecture. The apparently irrational decision to return to Portugal whilst pursuing an academic career in the UK stemmed from a growing will to participate, both as a professional and a citizen, in the recuperation of a particular street in Paulo’s hometown – Rua dos Caldeireiros – in dire need of architectural care. The initial, historically sensitive building renovations were small steps towards a long-term commitment to contribute actively to the restoration and improvement of the city. Since then, additional projects and commissions have come our way, in Porto, Lisbon and elsewhere – residential, educational, commercial and industrial projects, as well as interventions in the public realm. In parallel, we are deeply engaged in developing research in the architectural field, notably in contexts of urban conflict and social deprivation. Our projects and research are means through which we seek a wider intellectual endeavour. An international team of collaborators is working across portugal and abroad, re-imagining a new role for architecture today.
LOCATION: Porto, Portugal
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