The existing image of the building will give way to a new glass façade, with very controlled lines, which communicates with passers-by on the avenue and invites them in.
As the main façade faces north, there was no need to introduce shading. The glazed areas will be provided with external protection, through vertical glass panels, where the reflections generated by the incidence of the sun or by artificial lighting create a demultiplier effect on the façade.
To create a more contemporary and dynamic façade, the projected double-height body was redesigned.
Architecture
Fidelidade Boavista
The Fidelidade building is located in Avenida da Boavista, one of the most emblematic streets in Porto. A long avenue, the longest of all, where we find some of the major points of interest of the city, such as Casa da Música, the Parque da Cidade and the Fundação Serralves.
Client
Fidelidade Boavista
Year
2023
Expertise
Openbook Architecture
Location
Porto, Portugal
Area
5.500 sqm
Stage
Under construction
It is, however, an area of the city that has suffered some loss of character, with various architectural styles coexisting with each other, and some competing in height. The proposed intervention will restore the contemporary character of the building’s exterior.