Architecture and technology have always evolved in an interactive way. The project for the Oeiras Forum consists in a dark ash exposed concrete plinth with glazed surfaces where the cultural public areas are located and a suspended space-frame metal structure building, in glass with metal fins providing sun control, where the municipality community services areas are located. The project has a central atrium that connects all the different spaces. The internal spaces are organized to provide for and climate comfort for its users.

Forum Oeiras

• Architects: CVDB Arquitectos
• Project: Forum Oeiras
• Location: Oeiras, Portugal
• Project data: International public competition, 2007
• Client: Câmara Municipal de Oeiras (Oeiras Municipality)
• Total Built area: 41 000 sq m (441 320 sq ft)

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