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Gruta do Escoural in Alentejo, Portugal by Nuno Simões + DNSJ.arq

Sunday, August 11th, 2013

Article source: Nuno Simões + DNSJ.arq

The assignment was to build a new structure to replace the former temporary structure wich was in very poor condition and a new antechamber. The antechamber, needed to control the thermal exchanges, was tougt like a new perfect rock” among the others existing ones.

Image Courtesy © FG + SG (FOTOGRAFIA DE ARQUITECTURA)

Architects: Nuno Simões + DNSJ.arq
Project: Gruta do Escoural
Location: Alentejo, Portugal
Photography: FG + SG (FOTOGRAFIA DE ARQUITECTURA)
Design: Nuno Simões + DNSJ.arq
Client: IGESPAR Direção Regional de Cultura do Alentejo
Site of the building: Escoural, Montemor-o-novo, Alentejo
Completion date: May 2011
The copyright for the images: DNSJ.arq
Structural engineers: Artur Pinto Martins

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30 Senior Housing in Edam, Netherlands by Bastiaan Jongerius Architecten

Sunday, August 11th, 2013

Article source: Bastiaan Jongerius Architecten

The centre of Edam dates from the 14th centuryis situated close to Amsterdam and next to the Ijsselmeer in the middle of the Netherlands. The canals are majestic, with elegant buildings and (cheese) warehouses. The architecture of this area is carefully and profoundly detailed. You can see this in the composition, materialization and lots of details.