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Fotografía: Luís Ferrreira Alves

backstage

Given the historic context and in order to minimize impact on the Monastery, the Interpretative Centre appears as a flexible and autonomous structure which is slightly raised above the ground.

This massive space was put to different uses during its history and the marks left by this occupancy dictated the height and scale of our work.

Its visual dematerialized presence is characterized by the use of a curtain with various soft net veils where the warm light accentuates almost theatrical scenic effect that leads to the narrative that we are about to experience.

Ânimos impellere – in its abstract form the curtain is the first step along the path towards discovery of this narrative.

The exhibition combines original 14th century objects from the monastery – stain glass and statues (scultures) –with the contemporary language of multimedia – videos and sound – leading visitors to enjoy a true «theater of memory».

Fotografía Luís Ferrreira Alves

  

 

 

 

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Competition:
2004 (^1st prize)

Project:
2005-2011

Construction:
2010-2012

Client:
IGESPAR – Direcção Regional de Coimbra

Authors:
Cristina Guedes e Francisco Vieira de Campos

Project Coordination:
Cristina Guedes e Francisco Vieira de Campos

Project Team:
Adalgisa Lopes, Francisco Lencastre, Pedro Azevedo, Cristina Maximino, Odete Pereira, Pedro Jordão, Inês Mesquita, Ana Leite Fernandes, Nélson Cambão, Vânia Maia, Ana Matias

Production and exhibition contents coordination:
Gabriella Casella – Cariátides, Lda

Graphic Design:
Francisco Providência

Structural Engineering:
Alípio Guedes

Consulting:
Struconcept, Lda

Air conditioning mechanical engineering:
Raul Bessa – GET, Lda

Electrical Engineering, Security measures and Sound:
Raul Serafim e Associados, Lda

Constructor:
Constragraço – Construções Civis, Lda

Photography:
Luís Ferrreira Alves

Area:
161m²

Location:
Batalha, Portugal