carvalho araújo: galeria mário sequeira

‘galeria mário sequeira’ by carvalho araújo, braga, portugal images courtesy of carvalho araújo

portuguese studio carvalho araújo has created ‘galeria mário sequeira’, a contemporary art gallery located in braga, portugal. realized as a subtle gesture, the design looks to preserve the principles and identity of the existing site, imposing a feeling among the visitors rather than an apparent built form. 

side elevation

partially submerged into the land, the structure maintains a visual silence on the surface, concealing for the most part the scale and organization of space that lies below ground. inside, a simple program is organized around a series of circulation zones, which enrich the character and the experience within the building. the interior remains relatively enclosed except for a glazed facade on the east side of the structure. cutting through the earth, the opening looks to establish a connection with the surrounding environment while introducing light into the network of underground spaces.

looking out over the structure

side elevation

terrace and secondary entrance

pathway and secondary entrance

entrance

entrance

main staircase

stairway and upper corridor

corridor and gallery space

gallery space