Article source: Frederico Valsassina

Generally speaking, the structure is made of pillars, structural walls and waffle massive prestressed concrete slabs. The foundations are of direct type, made by concrete footings. The excavation for the three underground levels was made through the framed walls’ technique, with a maximum depth of about 11.0m.

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• Architects: Frederico Valsassina Architect
• Project: Edifício Art`s & Business Center
• Location: Av. D. João ll, Parque Expo
• Project Date: 2001 – 2004
• Project Area: 80.000 m2
• Colaboradores: Ursula Baptista, Ricardo Ramos, Tiago Araújo, Filipa Calado
• Photography: FG + SG – Fotografia de Arquitectura

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