Article source: NLA

The approach to the problem of merging the urban fabric that fits the “pragal civic center” should have the evolution of the “square” throughout history as a basic idea.

The creation of a homogenous block, with a permeable interior, creating zones of pathways, zones of permanence and areas for contemplation, in which interaction with the palace of Justice and the tensions created thereby contributing to the integration, were the starting points for the design.

Night View (Images Courtesy José manuel)

• Architecture: NLA – Nuno Leónidas Arquitectos / Nuno Leónidas, Vasco Leónidas, Duarte Tenera
• Name of Project: Pragal Civic Center and Almada business hotel
• Location: Pragal, Portugal
• Date: 2007-2008
• General coordination: NLA – Nuno Leónidas Arquitectos, lda. – Vasco leónidas
• Photography: José manuel

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