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Located in Murca, Portugal the Paulo Gomes Archeological Interpretation Center by Aires Mateus Architects, camouflages itself within the landscape while providing the necessary reception of visitors.
This building was constructed as infrastructure to support the archaeological site of Crasto Lofts. It consists of a reception area, interpretation center, exhibition space, parking, and paths to visit the site with corresponding signage.
More about this project including photographs following the break.
Architects: Aires Mateus Architects
Consultants: Norvir-Consultores de Engenharia
Photographs: Nelson Garrido
© Nelson Garrido
The space hosts a small exhibition consisting of different materials and objects from the archaeological dig, and has a video installation where they spend time explaining the site recovery.
© Nelson Garrido
The interior space is open and fluid having enclosures only when necessary, for the sanitary facilities and water tank.
© Nelson Garrido
Careful attention was paid to how a visitor would access the building, therefore it is limited to only a winding pedestrian pathway aimed to observe the site and buildings relationship with the extraordinary Tua River valley.
© Nelson Garrido
Paulo Gomes Archeological Interpretation Center / Aires Mateus Architects originally appeared on ArchDaily, the most visited architecture website on 08 Nov 2010.
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