Consulate-General of Portugal

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For the Consulate-General of Portugal in Rio de Janeiro, Campos Costa Arquitetos designed an extension to the existing residence Palace for the public consular services.

The new building features an intricate lattice wall for the main entrance of the building developed after a workshop with the students of the local architectural school.

The selected idea uses two concrete modules to create an interlacing pattern, referencing the traditional Cobogós of Brazilian architectural, which simultaneously encloses and exposes the entrance patio.

The complex geometry of the modules faced several buildability challenges that the original supplier was not able to solve just seven weeks before inauguration.

OOAU optimized the modules’ geometry so that they could be extracted from reusable molds, providing the digital files that were used directly in the fabrication of the fiberglass master molds and molds. Using the same two single modules, some variation was introduced in the position and orientation of the modules, creating a more lively and joyful pattern.

Due to the time constraints, OOAU selected and proposed a mold producer, and outlined the fabrication and assemblage process for the concrete pieces, implemented by the main contractor

For the Consulate-General of Portugal in Rio de Janeiro, Campos Costa Arquitetos designed an extension to the existing residence Palace for the public consular services.

The new building features an intricate lattice wall for the main entrance of the building developed after a workshop with the students of the local architectural school.

The selected idea uses two concrete modules to create an interlacing pattern, referencing the traditional Cobogós of Brazilian architectural, which simultaneously encloses and exposes the entrance patio.

The complex geometry of the modules faced several buildability challenges that the original supplier was not able to solve just seven weeks before inauguration.

OOAU optimized the modules’ geometry so that they could be extracted from reusable molds, providing the digital files that were used directly in the fabrication of the fiberglass master molds and molds. Using the same two single modules, some variation was introduced in the position and orientation of the modules, creating a more lively and joyful pattern.

Due to the time constraints, OOAU selected and proposed a mold producer, and outlined the fabrication and assemblage process for the concrete pieces, implemented by the main contractor

Project Name
Consulate-General of Portugal

Project Type
Fabrication, Institutional, Public

Location
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Program
Entrance Feature Wall

Scope OOAU
Design to Fabrication :: Design Optimization for Execution :: Mold Fabrication Files and Procurement :: Execution Plan