MBB – PUBLIC LIBRARY & TOY’S MUSEUM
MBB – PUBLIC LIBRARY & TOY’S MUSEUMMBB – PUBLIC LIBRARY & TOY’S MUSEUMMBB – PUBLIC LIBRARY & TOY’S MUSEUM Previous slide Next slide Numbers & Facts Location: Angola City: Torres Vedras Client: Câmara Municipal de Torres Vedras Year: 2016 Area: 6960 m2 Status: Project Theme: Competition Program: Library & Museum Credits Architecture Team: Bruna Serralheiro, Catarina Pinto, Pedro Hébil, Sofia Travassos The new Toy Museum and City Library of Torres Vedras is intended to revitalize the historic centre of the city. As a result, a new elevated Green Square arises as building underneath as well as several public paths and green spaces. Our proposal of a new street across the Green Square contributes for the building’s integration in the urban grid and insures a straight connection to the street of Celeiros de Santa Maria while framing the castle. Surrounded by history, the new green square and street improve the urban space and define a new building that reintroduces the site in the network of public buildings. Two towers rise from the ground and activate the surrounding public space, representing the duality of the program – Library and Museum. The towers communicate with other vertical elements of the area such as the castle, the churches and the chimneys of old factories, representing a new benchmark of the city of Torres Vedras. Related projects Salterra Read More Rendezvous Read More Multiusos de Abrantes Read More Galeria Residence Read More Foxdale School Read More Estrela 28 Read More Enza Houses Read More EIBSEE NATURE CENTER Read More Chicalamar Read More Avenida 8 Read More
Enza Houses
Enza HousesEnza Houses Previous slide Next slide Numbers & Facts Location: Angola City: Luanda Client: Enza Properties Year: 2015 Area: 20.100 m2 Status: Project Theme: Architecture Program: Residential, Mixed use, Retail, Offices, Public space Credits Architecture Team: Bruna Serralheiro, Pedro Hébil, Sofia Travassos, Joana Marques, Catarina Pinto, Diogo Lima Given its privileged location on the bay of Luanda, Enza Residence building offers amazing views to all apartments over the sea, the bay and the city. The name “Enza”, means “World” in Kimbundu, and it is transported to the architecture concept since the building projects itself over the sea and the horizon.The volume is created as an exception moment, with oblique facades and angles that are intended to lead the eye to the sea. Commercial areas and a restaurants take place in the ground floor. In the upper floors there are twenty typologies of three bedrooms and three typologies of four bedrooms.All facades are ripped by angles of light in different directions giving place to large balconies, which extend the interior space to the outdoor. The apartments are defined by the fluidity between spaces as well as the strong presence of the ocean and natural light. A selective choice of materials and constructive systems ensures comfort and serenity in the apartments.Besides a residential building, Enza Residence constitutes a new benchmark in the city of Luanda. Related projects Salterra Read More Rendezvous Read More PRATEATO Read More Galeria Residence Read More Estrela 28 Read More Chicalamar Read More Avenida 8 Read More
Bairro Loft
Bairro Loft Numbers & Facts Location: Portugal City: Lisboa Client: Private Year: 2015 Area: 60 m2 Status: Project Theme: Architecture Program: Residential Credits Architecture Team: Bruna Serralheiro, Sofia Travassos, Pedro Hébil The renovation proposal of this apartment intended to enhance its condition of last floor with an attic, adapting the structure to the current functional needs and maximizing the space areas and lighting. The house is organized in different levels and materials that make the distinction between functions and allow permeability of the space. Open areas, attic and mezzanine opened above the living room, serve as a sleeping area. White gypsum plasterboards are harmoniously attached to the old traditional walls. Hydraulic mosaic coating and flooring in the kitchen and bathroom evokes the memory of typical tiles of Lisbon. A confortable and intimate ambience is achieved with wooden floor in the living room and bedroom. Related projects PRATEATO Read More Eco House Read More Chalet Conde d’Almeida Araújo Read More Casa Gaia Read More Belleville Read More
Casa Bravo
casa bravocasa bravocasa bravo Previous slide Next slide Numbers & Facts Location: Portugal City: Alcobaça Client: Private Year: 2015 Area: 393 m2 Status: Built Theme: Architecture, Interior design Program: Housing, Comercial, mixed use Credits Architecture Team: Bruna Serralheiro, Pedro Hebil, Sofia Travassos Structural Eng.: Eng. Neves Barata MEP: Eng. Neves Barata Supervision: Eng. Neves Barata Contractor: Nuno Belo Inácio Located in Serra de Aire e Candeeiros, north of Lisbon, the house arises from the existing ground and assumes itself as part of the surrounding nature. Large glass windows that compose the facades emphasize the relation with the exterior and ensure the construction’s natural integration on the ground and landscape. The interior layout has different floor levels that functionally divide the house while defining connections with the exterior. Bravo house is organized in a way that promotes social, visual and spatial interaction. Guatemala green marble and American Walnut wood establish contrasts and parallelisms with the colours of the mountains. The glass facades are protected by cantilivered slabs that ensure thermal comfort and extend the space of the house outside. Related projects Villaverde Read More PRATEATO Read More Eco House Read More Chalet Conde d’Almeida Araújo Read More Casa Vale Read More Casa Torre Read More Casa Gaia Read More Casa Domino Read More Casa Alta Read More Belleville Read More Bairro Loft Read More
Foxdale School
Foxdale SchoolFoxdale SchoolFoxdale School Previous slide Next slide Numbers & Facts Location: Zambia City: Lusaka Client: Foxdale School Year: 2014 Area: 3.280 m2 Status: Project Theme: Architecture Program: Educational Credits Architecture Team: Bruna Serralheiro, Joana Nunes Architecture coordination: Bruna Serralheiro The School Campus is a result of thoughtful consideration, aligning client interests with the surroundings through a serene, nature-inspired architecture that prioritizes the human scale. The implementation is both functional and sensitive, catering to the needs of children and teachers with a focus on light and spatial relationships. Designed with a modular system, the campus fosters seamless integration of spaces, emphasizing functionality and quality. Two concepts, the “L” and “Y” shapes, offer adaptability for future growth. Both concepts feature a central courtyard, serving as a unifying element. The program, crafted according to client desires, encompasses nursery, primary and secondary schools, student facilities, library, dining area, administrative blocks, clinic, chapel, and teacher residences. The exterior features Hydraform bricks in soil color, enhancing thermal inertia and reflecting solar radiation. Natural ventilation and light are central to the design, with a main patio facilitating light diffusion. Inclined roofs contribute to ventilation, creating a comfortable environment. The modular architecture, with its recognizable shape, serves as a brand image while providing a harmonious blend of human needs, transforming the school into a welcoming home. Related projects Salterra Read More Rendezvous Read More Multiusos de Abrantes Read More Mukitixi Lodge Read More MBB – PUBLIC LIBRARY & TOY’S MUSEUM Read More Galeria Residence Read More Estrela 28 Read More EIBSEE NATURE CENTER Read More
Mukitixi Lodge
Mukitixi LodgeMukitixi Lodge Previous slide Next slide Numbers & Facts Location: Angola City: Kibala Client: Mukitixi Year: 2015 Area: 330.000 m2 Status: Project Theme: Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Program: Hotel Credits Architecture Team:Bruna Serralheiro, Pedro Hébil, Sofia Travassos, Joana Marques, Catarina Pinto The Lodge is located in the Mukitixi property, 40 kms from Kibala city, South Kwanza province, between the savannah and the river Longa waterfalls. The slope around the river gives and idyllic atmosphere to the site and designs islands, headlands, riverside beaches, waterfalls and vegetation. Mukitixi Lodge occupies an area of 33 Hectares with a Luxury Lodge. Its program includes 3 types of guest suites, social & lounge areas, restaurant areas, spa, staff housing, camping site, heliport, airstrip, farming areas and wildlife areas. Inspired by nature, the architectural concept interprets the area’s ancient huts blending in the landscape. Pedestrian paths connect the luxury guest villas in an island surrounded by rapids of the Longa River. In terms of functional distribution the social area is located in the west and highest part of the site while the bungalows are arranged at a lower level along the river. You know you are truly alive when you’re living among lions.by Isak Dinesen, Out of Africa Related projects Salterra Read More Rendezvous Read More Multiusos de Abrantes Read More MBB – PUBLIC LIBRARY & TOY’S MUSEUM Read More Galeria Residence Read More Foxdale School Read More Estrela 28 Read More Enza Houses Read More EIBSEE NATURE CENTER Read More Chicalamar Read More Avenida 8 Read More
Chalet Conde d’Almeida Araújo
Chalet Conde d’Almeida AraújoChalet Conde d’Almeida AraújoChalet Conde d’Almeida AraújoChalet Conde d’Almeida AraújoChalet Conde d’Almeida Araújo Previous slide Next slide Numbers & Facts Location: Portugal City: Foz do Arelho Client: Private Year: 2014-2017 Gross Area: 2.000 m2 Status: Built Theme: Architecture, Landscape, Interior design Program: Residential Credits Architecture Team: Bruna Serralheiro, Joana Pimenta, Joana Marques, Diogo Lima, Pedro Hébil The rehabilitation and design of the Chalet Conde de Almeida Araújo respected the eclectic, mannerist and art déco architectural language of the original construction of 1904. Two fires destroyed all the interiors of the building. We believe the original finishing works were full of detail, therefore the proposal is based on a reinterpretation of similar palaces of the same period. A dialogue between past and present is established by a combination of the finest details and contemporary furniture while the use of noble materials, such as wood and stone, dignify the spaces. Its functional program is organized in three levels: social areas, dining room, living room, library and kitchen in the groundfloor, and bedrooms in the upper floors. An extension of the building gives place to a garage and a gymnasium that communicate with the new exterior garden and swimming pool. Related projects Rendezvous Read More PRATEATO Read More Multiusos de Abrantes Read More Estrela 28 Read More Eco House Read More Casa Gaia Read More Belleville Read More Bairro Loft Read More
Banco Credisul
Banco CredisulBrandingBanco CredisulBranding Previous slide Next slide Numbers & Facts Location: Angola Client: Banco Credisul Year: 2014 Status: Project Theme: Graphic Desgin Program: Logo, branding, stationary Credits Graphic Design Team: Bruna Serralheiro, Catarina Pinto The Credisul Bank logo emerges from a thorough exploration of forms and shapes. The choice of the Hummingbird, commonly associated with wealth and nobility in Angola, aligns with the bank’s desire to convey these ideals to its clients. The use of the color red is apt, symbolizing leadership, trust, achievement, and sophistication. Related projects Mukitixi brand Read More LBS ALUMNI FOOTBALL CLUB | BRANDING Read More Espaço Africa Read More Africa prime Read More
Casa Domino
Casa DominoCasa Domino Previous slide Next slide Numbers & Facts Location: Zambia City: Lusaka Client: Private Year: 2012 Area: 785 m2 Status: Project Theme: Architecture Program: Residential Credits Architecture Team: Bruna Serralheiro, Simone Cunha, Nuno Gonçalves Domino House is inspired by the surrounding African landscape. The implantation of the architectural object is made in a sensitive and functional way according to the connection between spaces, the postition of the sun, the creation of patios and the presence of water. Light and matter establish environmental comfort and quality. In order to create a timeless and solid object we relied on a sustainale design. For the exterior coating we have chosen light stone that improves thermal inertia and absorbs less heat. The main patio in the ground floor organizes all the spaces. This patio , along with a secondary one, allows air ventilation and natural light distribution throughout the house. Related projects Villaverde Read More PRATEATO Read More Eco House Read More Casa Vale Read More Casa Torre Read More Casa Gaia Read More Belleville Read More Bairro Loft Read More
Chicalamar
ChicalamarChicalamarChicalamar Previous slide Next slide Numbers & Facts Location: Angola City: Luanda Client: Private Year: 2012 Area: 24.000 m2 Status: Built Theme: Architecture Program: Housing, Mixed use Credits Architecture Team: Bruna Serralheiro, Pedro Hébil, Daniela Mendes, André Pereira, Nuno Gonçalves, Simone Cunha, Diogo Lima, Joana Marques, Joana Pimenta Design lead: Bruna Serralheiro Graphic Design Team: Marta Pinho, Bruna Serralheiro Structural Eng.: Pecnom MEP: Prom&E, WM Projectos Supervision: Eng. José Pedro Costa Contractor: WM Projectos Located between the city and the seaside, Chicalamar building stands out in Luanda’s skyline. The building has 65 apartments of different typologies in the upper floors and comercial on ground floors. In the groundfloor and first level there is a restaurant and common spaces for the residents including swimming pool, gymnasium, cloakrooms and private access to the beach. Modern and functional spaces are the result of an accurate and selective control of construction techniques as well as a rigorous selection of sophisticated materials and finishing works, adapted to the site. Natural light designs pleasant spaces characterized by the use of grey stone, ivory white and natural walnut wood. The building offers amazing views in both sides, to the ocean and Luanda’s bay. In this message, Tekstudio pays tribute and fondly remembers Mr. Costa, whose dedication and talent have indelibly shaped this project. May he rest in peace. Related projects Salterra Read More Rendezvous Read More PRATEATO Read More Galeria Residence Read More Enza Houses Read More Avenida 8 Read More
