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Lecture

Architectural Projects by Nuno Brandão Costa

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AR-201(m): Studio BA3 (Taillieu)

A house is the simple topic of this studio. A matter of simple complexity. Learning about a house is learning about architecture. The first part of the year is about learning about a house. The second part is about making your house. ...

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This lecture presents four architectural projects by the instructor, focusing on urban transformation, collective housing, and innovative design solutions. The first project involves revitalizing a decaying urban area with a new bus terminal and green park. The second project showcases the renovation of social housing units to provide more spacious and livable homes. The final two projects feature a unique pavilion-style house with a swimming pool and a tribute to the architect Alvaro Siza with a modern concrete and wood design.

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