Estúdio Pretto specializes in Functional training and Sports Conditioning. They hired Arquitetura Nacional to design their new - and much larger- space. Located in the same neighborhood - Moinhos de Vento - the studio now occupies an entire floor of a newly built commercial space, featuring original concrete slab that was kept intact and aparent. 

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Architects: Arquitetura Nacional

Location: Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil

Authors: Eduardo Maurmann, Elen Balvedi Maurmann, Paula Otto, Luiza Otto and Arquitetura Nacional Team

Mep Projects: Elétrons

Area: 550.0 sqm

Project Year: 2016

Photographs: Marcelo Donadussi
© Marcelo Donadussi

Estúdio Pretto specializes in Functional training and Sports Conditioning. They hired Arquitetura Nacional to design their new - and much larger- space. Located in the same neighborhood - Moinhos de Vento - the studio now occupies an entire floor of a newly built commercial space, featuring original concrete slab that was kept intact and aparent. 

© Marcelo Donadussi

The proposal sought maximum visual integration of spaces - as the training requires constant communication between teachers and students. However, compartmentalization of the respective areas was necessary: the reception and lounge area, the locker rooms, wa...