Bradco Industrial Unit, Castelo de Paiva Factory Building, Portuguese Architecture Photos
Bradco Industrial Unit in Castelo de Paiva
10 Feb 2021
Bradco Industrial Unit
Architects: Em Paralelo
Location: Castelo de Paiva, Portugal, south western Europe

The Bradco Industrial Unit is located in the industrial area of Felgueiras, in the municipality of Castelo de Paiva.

The company finds its genesis in the leather goods area, however over the years it has also expanded its activity to bracelets and in the leather goods area: belts, bags, briefcases, purses, wallets, shoes, etc. It is currently a notorious company for also working with renowned brands.

With this project it was mainly intended the increase in both production and number of employees, and consequently stimulating employment and the regional economy, becoming this way, a more autonomous Industrial Unit and with total freedom for future growth.
The building is characterized by 2 floors, which in their entirety have different characteristics.

It comes down to a pure rectangular shape in which, roughly speaking, at its center is comprised the entire production area and on three of its sides (north, east and south) are located the rooms and offices and other spaces necessary for its correct functioning.

The standout point of the entire production area is its zenithal roof (sawtooth roof), providing constant stretches of natural light that diffuse during the day, thanks to its north orientation.

The administration...