Souto De Moura + Graça Correia | Parking (Reconversion of the Robinson Factory and Space)

Fuente: Graça/Ragazzi arquitectos
Fotografía: Luís Ferreira Alves, Christian Richters

Within the definitions of the General Plan, the location of the parking is essential. Its frank and direct relation with the street is enhanced by the clarity of the relation established with all the equipment in the area, so it is not necessary to build a new structure with its costs as this offers the advantages of a large and airy structure with good light and naturally ventilated. Given its proximity to the Tourism and Hotel School as well as other teaching units as the Conservatory of Music and Culture Associations, which provides a large young population, this structure allows the happening of concerts featuring DJs.

Since it has two clearly defined openings in the facade they will be used for entry and exit of vehicles in accordance with circulations defined in the General Plan, the open side to the open space between the Auditorium and this building will be terminated with a steel mesh of approximately 2.50 m height. In it, as well as in the existing metal structure one intends to keep, should be placed a vine type vegetation, such as wisteria or a Kiwi, which will provide the necessary freshness to a space of this nature; a traditional attitude in the region.