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rchitecture Porfolio
17 june 1990
contact: (+351) 963 250 655
e-mail: aalves.sofia@gmail.com
As a student, I developed an interest in architecture interventions focused on reuse, renovation and adaptation, and investigating how these play an integral role in fulfilling the evolving needs of the cities' communities. I find this plasticity very interesting and ended up doing my master's thesis on industrial heritage and its adaptive reuse(s).
As an architect, I have been having the opportunity to work on different scales and works. At Studio Arte I had the chance to further develop conceptual designs, while at Estudio ODS I developed an interest in execution and detailing. It was were I deepened my knowledge and was able to develop some carpentry designs, something that I was already intersted in. I had the opportunity to design some pieces for Casa nos Agostos and Apartment Daisy, such as wardrobes, nightstands, bookcases and a sewing closet.
To broaden my understanding of construction, I joined Tribato, a company that specializes in architecture quantity surveying. I hope to continue enlarging my knowledge on the areas of execution and detailing, making use of the skills that my professional path has given me, while being open to the full range that is working in architecture.
2017
2016
Education
University of Évora
Masters in Architecture (2008-2017)
Masters' Thesis ”Indutrial Heritage and Contemporary Uses: Arquipélago - Contemporary Arts Centre”.
Exhibition of works by architecture finalists entitled “Museu do Vazio” as part of the exposition “Todo o Património é Poesia” at Fórum Eugénio de Almeida, Évora.
2014
Languages
Portuguese
English (fluent)
French (intermediate)
Spanish (intermediate)
Interests
Photography
Literature
Cinema
Theatre
Physical activity
Travelling
“Cova da Beira”, synthesis of the research and projects developed by architecture students of the course Advanced Project for the project 'Academy of Gastronomy and the Interpretation Centre of Cova da Beira'.
Vocational training
Order of Architects (OA)
“Legal Framework for Urbanization and Building” (2019).
“Instruction of Process” (Legal proceedings for the submission of architecture projects) (2019).
“Maintenance and Conservation of existing Buildings” (2019).
“Statute and Ethics” (2019).
Other experiences
Work Group "Emergency Architecture"
OA - Algarve Regional Section (2021-2022)
Identification of natural and man-made risks to the region of Algarve; development of a plan for temporary housing and architectural response to disasters.
Work Group "Digital Platforms"
OA - Algarve Regional Section (2021-2022)
Identification and analysis of in-use municipal digital platforms for architecture projects' submission with the purpose for standardization and better workflow.
Met with municipalities and suppliers; surveyed architects on a regional level on their experience with digital platforms.
Experiences
Tribato
Lagos (2021 - present)
Company specialized in bill of quantities for architecture projects. We work in collaboration with architecture offices for whom we provide detailed maps considering all the works and material quantities necessary for construction, along with estimate budget. So far I've measured several architecture projects from a variety of scales, with different programmes, construction solutions and finishings. Collaborated on the bill of quantities for several architecture offices like Aires Mateus, Frederico Valsassina Arquitectos, COSTALOPES, DNSJ, Embaixada, Brunner & Sanina, and many more.
atelier 1d
Lagos (2020 - present)
Co-founder of an architecture and 3D visualizations studio.
Estudio ODS
Loulé (2019-2020)
Collaborated on several projects on distinct phases, highlighting:
– Detailing of two houses in Albufeira.
– Concept, study and detailing of an apartment refurbishment in Faro.
– Concept, study, permit and detailing of Casa nos Agostos; rehabilitation and adaptation of a ruin.
– Collaboration on a requalification of the Industrial Business Centre of Vilamoura, redefining the public space, the pedestrian and automobile circulations.
– Concept, study and permit of a Restaurant in Almancil; rehabilitation and addition.
Studio Arte
Portimão (2018-2019)
Collaborated on several projects from study to detailing phase. Worked on various scales with a focus on renovation and extension of small scale, single-family houses in the cities of Silves, Lagoa and Lagos.
Competitions
“Site Mausoleum” (2019) – Honourable mention
Architecture competition developed by ArkxSite.
Team members: André Simões, Rúben Guerreiro, Sofia Alves.
Skills
AutoCAD
SketchUp - 3ds Max
Archicad - Revit
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Model making
Microsoft Office
Soft skills
Attention to detail Communicative Collaborative Motivated
Proactive Teamwork
info
(+351) 963 250 655
aalves.sofia@gmail.com
01 Casa nos Agostos
Casa nos Agostos concerns the rehabilitation and adaptation of an existing house located in Sítio dos Agostos, Santa Bárbara de Nexe, Faro. The house sits on a plot of 3.5 hectares, accessible by pathways flanked by stone walls. The construction, dated from the early 20th century, was on an advanced state of ruin. The house construction highlighted three main materials: the walls of stone structure, the wooden roof structure, and the tiled roof. Located in a rural area, the house is comprised of agricultural structures, an oven, a patio, and surrounded by a terrace.
The main goal was to preserve the vernacular identity of the architecture, by keeping as much of the original design and main characteristics.
01 Casa nos Agostos
The rehabilitation process involves the conservation of the exterior walls and most of the original plan, and its adaptation into a family house.
Conscious choices were made when it came to the materials. Most of the existing openings’ stoneworks were viable for reuse and the intervention foresees materials that can be found locally, such as pavement in Santa Catarina tiles, Canudo roof tiles, Escarpão stone for wet areas, thresholds and steps on the levels’ transitions. The roof needed a new wooden structure, and the same material would be used as well for doors, windows, wardrobes and cabinets and niches.
Inserted on a slope, the house is split into four different levels, from private to public.
01 Casa nos Agostos
The front porch was maintained as the entrance of the house, designing a welcoming outdoor space. At this level, we have access to the main rooms.
The kitchen is on a lower floorplan, provinding a higher ceiling height, extending the house outwards, towards the outdoor terrace and pool.
Because of the natural terrain morphology, the back of the house sits on a higher level. The north patio was kept with the intention of creating a private outdoor space, connecting to the private areas.
On the premisse that the family lived more together on the kitchen and dining areas, the living room wouldn't need to be very big, so a cozy nook was designed responding to the family's needs.
01 Casa nos Agostos
West Elevation. The path leading to the house, alongside a pre-existing stone wall. Part of the works of rehabilitation consisted also in maintaining and consolidating these stone walls to prevent them from collapsing.
Section S1. The project made the best use of the natural platform levels, defining different levels of intimacy.
01 Casa nos Agostos
01 Casa nos Agostos
02 Apartment Daisy
Apartment Daisy refers to an apartment renovation in the city of Faro. Daisy's family wanted to turn their 3 bedroom apartment into a 2 bedroom apartment creating an area for mom's sewing works.
The idea was to seperate the private from the social areas, and to create enough storage for all the fabrics envolved on the sewing works. With little transformation, the third room was dissolved, allowing larger room for the kitchen and dining areas. The surgical demolition of walls provided an open space between the kitchen and the living room.
The space was also organized with carpentry pieces. These closets solved the storage needs and also confined some spaces.
02 Apartment Daisy
The entrance hall is confined by a closet, creating a physical separation from the living room, but not a visual one.
The open space allows communication between the front and the back balconies; given that the apartment is on the last floor of the building, it shall have nice natural lighting. The original oak floor was kept; the new closets are to be painted white on their outer surfaces.
In the living room, on an existing nook, was created the sewing closet. It was important to have an ample table to work on, along with organizing shelves for all the different materials. The folding doors allow the closing of this space, putting the work area out of sight.
The rooms and main bathroom were kept; a new bathroom was designed on this volume.
02 Apartment Daisy
I had the liberty do design some of the furniture for this project. The most complex piece was the Sewing Closet; we wanted to clad the whole interior with wood, creating a contrast with its surroundings. It was important to keep the work area out of sight, so a folding door mechanism was included for this solution.
The entrance closet was designed in mind to solve different needs: footwear storage; a hanger; a hidden place for the AC; conceal a structural pilar; provide access to (and hide) electrical cabinets; and a niche for personal belongings (or for Daisy).
For the main bedroom were designed wardrobes along with a night stand piece. The intersection of the two volumes creates a niche great to store some books or to embed a light fixture.
03 Concrete Hideaway
Concrete Hideaway is a concept idea for a house for a single family in the middle of nature. We wanted to create a retreat where one could isolate themselves from the noisy city rush.
In an unspecified place, we designed a house with themes and materials that we wanted to explore.
The house resembles a stone, a static monolith that stands in the midst of the ever-growing forrest. The plan can be divided in 4 different areas, each with it's own function: entrance; social; private; study.
The social areas of the house are to the south, opening to the outdoors, to the swimming pool. On the left wing of the house, each room has its own access to the outside, allowing easy access to nature.
03 Concrete Hideaway
The study detaches itself from the house, creating an exterior patio. This secluded patio provides a breating room, isolating the office area from the living area.
Besides concrete, the other main material is wood. It is present in window frames, doors, closets, kitchen cabinets and bookcases. The window openings are very generous because one of the intentions was to bring the nature inside. They are, however, more contained on the bedrooms and corridor, creating a rythm, allowing nonetheless the contact with the exterior.
04 Tribato
At Tribato I have analysed more than 30 projects from 23 different clients. For the work of measuring and budgeting, an analysis of the drawn pieces is carried out where a revision of the drawings is made.
Throughout the work, we establish contacts with different brands and construction materials companies, in order to request products' informations, technical data sheets, or quotations for the preparation of the bill of quantities.
The analysis of dozens of projects from different architectural offices contributed to the development of my knowledge of execution plans and detailing, as well as of different constructive solutions.
The projects vary in scale and architectural programmes, going from a range of new construction to refurbishments. Following is a list of some projects I've participated in, along with the construction area and estimated cost of the works.
Villa ∙ New Construction (Cessenon-sur-Orb, France)
. construction area: 265m²
. estimated cost: 712 193€
Housing Unit ∙ New Construction (Lisbon, Portugal)
. construction area: 2 710m²
. estimated cost: 1 880 515€
Parking - Housing Units ∙ New Construction (Lisbon, Portugal)
construction area: 12 931m²
estimated cost: 1 177 408€
Housing Unit ∙ New Construction (Lisbon, Portugal)
. construction area: 3 508m²
estimated cost: 2 984 782€
Kindergarten ∙ Refurbishment (Lisbon, Portugal)
. construction area: 1 547m²
. estimated cost: 3 179 346€
Educational Establishment ∙ Refurbishment (Funchal, Portugal)
construction area: 13 042m²
. estimated cost: 7 486 625€
Assisted Living Facilities for the elderly ∙ Rehabilitation (Évora, Portugal)
construction area: 9 171m²
estimated cost: 7 516 147€