During a trip to the summit of the highest hill of Lisbon, near the castle Soa Jorge, I was fortunate to discover a recent work of Portuguese architect João Luís Carrilho da Graça, the Archaeological Museum. Invested for nearly 400 years by the Moors, the site boasts a remarkable view over the city and the Tagus River. This archaeological area representing approximately 300 square meters, includes a prehistoric ruins of two houses Islamic XI and XII century and the remains of the palace of Santiago Accounts XV and XVII century. This place remains an area of excavation and study, where there are regular visits or general themes, led by archaeologists.
After visiting the castle lookout Soa Jorge, taking the height on the walls, balcony accessed by the whole archaeological site with the Tagus River in the background. In the midst of a beautiful pine vegetation, the appearance is mind-blowing! Two small white houses with patios seem to float above the stone ruins in the middle of a rusty steel pens. To protect the site while conducting a guided tour, Carrilho Graca has indeed surrounded the area of Corten steel. Between the warm yellow stone and sand, the back alley between the pristine white houses and red-orange product Corten any sensible person, an emotion that is difficult to suffocate!
Continued parcours_ Descending steel seems to naturally return to form small structures that house the excavated areas most susceptible. But more surprising are the white volumes. Perfectly straight roof, they float above the ruins and offer a cutting height of each net to the stone. What dialogue!
Technically you will understand, the white walls are actually made of painted sheet metal, suspended by a truss structure. The points of support, few are willing with talent, often invisible, never in the corners. The effect of separation is perfect. The choice of this writing to represent the volume of what were once two houses Islamic, is truly impeccable. Accuracy is here light of obedience to the truth of the place. Because the architecture is the art that can best recall the Nature ... I invite you to plunge into the heart of a ride for the senses.
> access to my photo gallery project <
Carrilho da Graça Website: http://jlcg.pt/
After visiting the castle lookout Soa Jorge, taking the height on the walls, balcony accessed by the whole archaeological site with the Tagus River in the background. In the midst of a beautiful pine vegetation, the appearance is mind-blowing! Two small white houses with patios seem to float above the stone ruins in the middle of a rusty steel pens. To protect the site while conducting a guided tour, Carrilho Graca has indeed surrounded the area of Corten steel. Between the warm yellow stone and sand, the back alley between the pristine white houses and red-orange product Corten any sensible person, an emotion that is difficult to suffocate!
Continued parcours_ Descending steel seems to naturally return to form small structures that house the excavated areas most susceptible. But more surprising are the white volumes. Perfectly straight roof, they float above the ruins and offer a cutting height of each net to the stone. What dialogue!
Technically you will understand, the white walls are actually made of painted sheet metal, suspended by a truss structure. The points of support, few are willing with talent, often invisible, never in the corners. The effect of separation is perfect. The choice of this writing to represent the volume of what were once two houses Islamic, is truly impeccable. Accuracy is here light of obedience to the truth of the place. Because the architecture is the art that can best recall the Nature ... I invite you to plunge into the heart of a ride for the senses.
> access to my photo gallery project <
Carrilho da Graça Website: http://jlcg.pt/
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