José Raccanello
portfolio.
01. São Chico University São Chico - RS (Brazil)
03.Educational Busua (Ghana)
02. Municipal Market Ponta Grossa - PR (Brazil)
03.Educational Center (Ghana)
05. Art and Culture house Santa Maria - RS (Brazil)
04. Covid-19 Memorial Rio de Janeiro - RS (Brazil)
Circulações Horizontais 581,00m² alvenarias, estr. 477,68m² aberta coberta 580,46m² 1639,14m² construída 4824,24m²
The University and the City
diretrizes de projeto
The design for the new São Chico campus building at the Rio Grande do Sul State University is shaped by the surrounding urban context, including the main church, square, historical architecture, and the city’s main avenue. Preserving views and integrating with the urban environment are central to the proposal.
Two concrete shear walls structure the building, aligning with key elements of the context and housing the auditorium at its lowest point.
Definição de um eixo visual e físico igreja matriz, edificação e cidade
O embasamento se articula com o entorno urbano e disitribui o usuário pelos espaços semi-públicos
A visually permeable atrium between these walls connects the upper levels, facilitating interaction between the building and the city.
The base connects the upper block with the lower levels and urban spaces, designed for public use on weekends and holidays. The plaza is centred around a preserved araucaria, creating a communal space integrated into the campus.
O bloco superior com os demais programas de uso da universidade define o conjunto arquitetônico
Praça Cap. Pedro da Silva Chaves
RuaJosé Bonifácio
Hospital de
vista geral mostrando a edificação integrada à nova CONCEPT SITE PLAN
sistema de cobertura (enchimento, impermeabilização, proteção e argila expandida)
perfil metálico “u” de sustentação das chapas metálicas e quebra-sóis chapa metálica perfurada fixa
haste de sustentação da fachada + plataforma metálica de manutenção
laje nervurada
forro acústico modular
sistema de quebra-sol vertical móvel e ventilado em chapa metálica perfurada
esquadria máximo-ar
laje caixão perdido
perfil metálico “c” de sustentação da esquadria da fachada
guarda-corpo metálico
sistema de floreira + teto jardim
secção construtiva _ fachada noroeste
corte aa
1: 250 1: 100
perspectiva urbana a partir da praça capitão pedro da silva chaves, ao lado da estátua de são francisco de paula
perspectiva urbana a partir do anfiteatro “nossas raízes”
02.
Municipal Market from Ponta Grossa (Brazil)
Type building: commercial 2021
1st prize national architecture competition
Location: Ponta Grossa-PR (Brazil)
Team: Henrique zulian | José Pedro Raccanello
More important than simply constructing a new building for the municipal market in Ponta Grossa - PR, is understanding what went wrong with the old structure and where we want to go. We must envision a special place that respects the city, blends with its surroundings, is accessible, and encourages leisure. This is not just about architecture; it is an act of dignity.
The municipal market is a historic public space for daily exchanges of authentic and fresh goods. It must evolve with new realities without losing its identity. Unlike a supermarket or shopping mall, a public market is a city space that showcases local cuisine, crafts, and regional culture.
GROUND FLOOR
DIAGNOSIS DISCARTED
03. Educational Center from Busua (Ghana)
Type project: educational 2023
Semifinalist International architecture competition
Busua / Ghana
Team: José pedro raccanello | Larissa moldo
The project is not about creating an isolated educational centre within the lush environment, but rather about providing inclusive public infrastructure that is open, inviting, and welcoming. It aims to foster cultural exchange among residents, teachers, and volunteers, in line with the principles of the NGO Teach on the Beach.
Instead of a traditional internal courtyard, we designed a public plaza extending from the main street, offering a generous space for access and community activities. This plaza connects to a veranda where the buildings intersect, incorporating existing palm trees and creating open spaces for communal gardens and vegetable patches.
CONCEPT
DIAGNOSIS
using native species to promote biodiversity.
The structure is lightweight, sustainable, and elevated to minimise environmental impact and respect the area’s archaeological potential.
CONCEPT
PROPOSAL
01. Marine plywood sheet 6mm
02. Vertical sealing in wood frame with external boards in treated wood and internal in marine plywood
03. Wooden deck
04. X-shaped metal bracing
05. Wood beam 4x8cm Glulam
06. 10x10cm Glulam wood beam
07. Shallow concrete footing foundation
08. Inclined pillar 10x10cm Glulam
09. 10x10cm Glulam pillar
COVID Memorial from Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
CDET
0,00m
DETAILED SECTION A
01. Shallow concrete footing foundation
02. Galvanized steel support plate for force transmission
03. 10 x 10 cm Glulam pillar
04. Inclined 10 x 10 cm Glulam pillar
05. 10 x 10 cm Glulam beam
06. Vertical sealing in wood frame with external boards in treated wood and internal with marine plywood
DETAILED SECTION B
07. X-shaped metal bracing
08. Galvanized steel angle bracket
09. 4x8 cm Glulam for structuring the deck
10. Wooden deck
11. 6mm marine plywood sheet
12. Thermoplastic sheet with metal flashing
13. Self-drilling screw
14. Treated 6 cm CLT panel
15. 12x5 cm Glulam profile
16. Concrete footing
17. Treated wood profile 10x4 cm
18. Treated wood profile 10x4 cm for bracing
19. Treated wood profile 12x6 cm
20. Treated wood profile 5x5 cm
DETAILED SECTION C
05.
Art and Culture house
from Santa Maria - RS (Brazil)
Type project: cultural/ adpative reuse 2022
3rd prize national architecture competition Team: henrique zulian / josé pedro raccanello
Our proposal sought to integrate a new annex with the historic Railway Clubhouse and the context of Vila Belga. We considered both tangible heritage (historic buildings) and intangible heritage (railway memories and the Brique da Vila Belga market).
Elevated to the second level, the building uses a lightweight steel structure reminiscent of a footbridge or railway bridge, creating a gateway to the city. This design provides a sheltered space for gathering, leisure, and exhibitions.
The Central Plaza connects the public to the site, framing the historic facades of Vila Belga and serving as a venue for the Brique market.
PERSPECTIVE SECTION
Art and Culture house from Santa Maria/RS (Brazil)
Thank you for taking the time to get this far.
Best regards, José Raccanello.