The shape, defined by an elongated and low volume, serves to contain the garden and creates an urban element that is integrated with its surroundings. 

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Architects: Serônio Furtado Associados

Location: Porto, Portugal

Area: 19865.0 sqm

Project Year: 2016

Photographs: Luís Ferreira Alves

Collaborators: Carlos Santos, Diana Vieira, Joana Brandão, Joana Figueiredo, Julian Mertel, Luis Albuquerque Pinho, Rita Saturnino, Sara Ribeiro, Sofia Albuquerque, Susana Monteiro

Engineers: Afaconsult, GET - Gestão de Energia Técnica Lda.

Landscape Architects: Arqt OF - Arquitectos Associados, Lda.
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From the architect. The shape, defined by an elongated and low volume, serves to contain the garden and creates an urban element that is integrated with its surroundings. 

© Luís Ferreira Alves

Sketch

The form of the building -- a compact volume -- is determined by the area of the laboratories, which are located above the public areas, floating above the garden without actually touching it. Contact with the ground is carried out through the public spaces on the ground floor.

© Luís Ferreira Alves

© Luís Ferreira Alves

The two laboratory floors are what determine t...