‘combatentes educational center’ by cannatà & fernandes architects, ovar, portugal image © luis ferreira alves
portuguese firm cannatà & fernandes architects have just completed the ‘combatentes educational center’ in ovar, portugal. the project, while maintaining the relationship between the existing building with the street, adds a new structure, formally characterized by its curvilinear exterior geometry. the collective design creates conditions for the development of the school program while balancing all the terrain lines and angles. the diverse functions are articulated within the separate old and new buildings, and are defined by different architectural objectives of rehabilitation and new construction. to ensure connections between the spaces, two covered passageways bridge the buildings at both the ground and upper level.
the existing interior spaces are rehabilitated including the recovery of a courtyard as well as the vernacular elements that characterize the four facades. functions related to public use were installed in this building, ensuring a smooth relationship between the school and the community including an office, meeting room of the parent’s association, staff room, office and service areas, library, computer room, curriculum enrichment / music and related services. the new building contains the classrooms, gymnasium, kindergarten, canteen, kitchen and related services and multipurpose rooms to accommodate the school program requirements of children from the age of three to ten years old.
image © luis ferreira alves
an exterior blade system controls the light and heat for the southwest elevation while producing a playful variation to the games, creativity and rigor which occur inside. a curved concrete facade along the northeastern edge projects isolation with a tile-covered surface. the material choice generates a waterproof barrier and establishes a relationship of continuity with the ancient technique found in the constructive culture of ovar.
image © luis ferreira alves
images © luis ferreira alves
image © luis ferreira alves
image © luis ferreira alves
image © luis ferreira alves
image © luis ferreira alves
images © luis ferreira alves
image © luis ferreira alves
images © luis ferreira alves
image © luis ferreira alves
image © luis ferreira alves
image © luis ferreira alves
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