PROMONTORIO (3 articles)
PROMONTORIO is a full-service architecture, planning, landscaping, interior design and graphics team that began in lisbon in 1990 as an experimental studio. it consistently grew into a practice of fifty architects, planners, landscape architects, interior designers and graphic designers. underlying its approach to the urban form, the work of PROMONTORIO has often been identified with the pursuit of a ‘system of robustness’ (i.e. solidity, stability and durability) both in terms of representational meaning and technical research. this in turn, has been implemented and tested in vast construction sites and under challenging time and budget constrains. the design process springs from a dynamic and focused design culture that fosters collaboration above all. 'this cohesive and interactive structure enables us to deal with large and complex projects both in terms of design and program' write the architects. ranging from schools, museums and cultural institutions, to housing, offices, hotels and retail, the firm has accomplished projects worldwide.
the poetic repetition of this embassy in lisbon alludes to its ancient egyptian roots
#architecture
the repeating wooden panel walls and the intricate horoscope like sunroof shine down, creating calculated yet mysterious patterns of light.
the repeating wooden panel walls and the intricate horoscope like sunroof shine down, creating calculated yet mysterious patterns of light.
PROMONTÓRIO aggregates white volumes around patio in portugal
#architecture
around the central courtyard, adjoining volumes come together to form the more privates spaces of the house.
around the central courtyard, adjoining volumes come together to form the more privates spaces of the house.
vhils carves into concrete with bas-relief composition on GS1 portugal HQ in lisbon
#art
on a system of 49 pre-moulded concrete panels fixed to the building on three sides, the artist has inscribed an intricate, bas-relief illustration.
on a system of 49 pre-moulded concrete panels fixed to the building on three sides, the artist has inscribed an intricate, bas-relief illustration.
