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CAA / ÁGUEDA ARTS CENTRE

PrizeHonorable Mention in Architectural Design / Cultural Architecture
Firm LocationPorto, Portugal
CompanyAND-RÉ
Lead ArchitectBruno André & Francisco Salgado Ré
Design TeamAdalgisa de Castro Lopes / Ana Matias / Catarina Fernandes / Filipe Paixão / Inês Ferreira / Luís Diniz / Mariana Oliveira / Pedro Costa / Rui Israel / Sandra Paulo / Sara João / Sofia Mota Silva
ClientÁgueda Municipality
Projecthttps://and-re.pt/portfolio/caa/

The design of the CAA responds to the challenge of creating a solution well adapted to the context (not only physical but also cultural, economic and political) while creating a world-class cultural platform. The 4.500sqm building consists of three dynamic physical forces, which house and organize the three major parts of the indoor program – auditorium, exhibition hall and concert-cafe – spreading out from a central distribution core. The exterior architectural image is characterized by a volume of exposed concrete that embraces the terrain and creates a new public square.