VITAE
[Casa do Lago]
VITAE
[Casa do Lago]
TIMELINE
4 weeks
TIMELINE
4 weeks
PROJECT
Academic
Individual
PROJECT
Academic
Individual
Bachelor's
in Design
Bachelor's
in Design
TOOLS
AutoCAD
Floorplanner
TOOLS
AutoCAD
Floorplanner
ABOUT THE PROJECT
The chosen area for the intervention was the entrance and technical rooms
of Casa do Lago, one of VITAE’s accommodation centre. This area creates
the first impression when entering the building and is also where residents
go when they need to be more vulnerable. Matilde’s proposal therefore aimed
to create a minimal, clean and bright environment where people could feel
safe and calm.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
The chosen area for the intervention was the entrance
and technical rooms of Casa do Lago, one of VITAE’s
accommodation centre. This area creates the first
impression when entering the building and is also
where residents go when they need to be more
vulnerable. Matilde’s proposal therefore aimed
to create a minimal, clean and bright environment
where people could feel safe and calm.
MATILDE'S GOALS & CHALLENGES
After visiting Casa do Lago, Matilde knew that her main goal was to make
the space brighter, so it would feel less enclosed. She also wanted the
rooms to be practical, as they needed to be prepared for different situations
and emergencies. The most challenging part of the project was doing
everything on her own. Having one month to explore possible solutions,
determine which one worked best, create the AutoCAD drawings, develop
the 3D model and prepare a strong presentation was a lot (while, of course,
also having other academic projects from other classes). But with a good
amount of patience, very little sleep and, above all, a genuine interest in the
project, Matilde managed to create a proposal she is very proud of.
MATILDE'S GOALS & CHALLENGES
After visiting Casa do Lago, Matilde knew that her main goal
was to make the space brighter, so it would feel less
enclosed. She also wanted the rooms to be practical, as
they needed to be prepared for different situations and
emergencies. The most challenging part of the project was
doing everything on her own. Having one month to explore
possible solutions, determine which one worked best, create
the AutoCAD drawings, develop the 3D model and prepare
a strong presentation was a lot (while, of course, also having
other academic projects from other classes). But with a good
amount of patience, very little sleep and, above all, a genuine
interest in the project, Matilde managed to create a proposal
she is very proud of.
BRIEFING
The students were challenged to individually develop a space planning
proposal for a selected area of VITAE’s Casa do Lago, an accommodation
centre. Matilde focused on Zone 1, dedicated to services such as the
infirmary and reception. The project covered the Preliminary Study phase,
from analysing the space and developing a concept to defining the final
proposal through technical drawings and 3D representation.
BRIEFING
The students were challenged to individually develop
a space planning proposal for a selected area of VITAE’s
Casa do Lago, an accommodation centre. Matilde focused
on Zone 1, dedicated to services such as the infirmary and
reception. The project covered the Preliminary Study phase,
from analysing the space and developing a concept to
defining the final proposal through technical drawings and
3D representation.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
The chosen area for the intervention was the entrance
and technical rooms of Casa do Lago, one of VITAE’s
accommodation centre. This area creates the first
impression when entering the building and is also
where residents go when they need to be more
vulnerable. Matilde’s proposal therefore aimed
to create a minimal, clean and bright environment
where people could feel safe and calm.
MATILDE'S GOALS & CHALLENGES
After visiting Casa do Lago, Matilde knew that her
main goal was to make the space brighter, so it
would feel less enclosed. She also wanted the rooms
to be practical, as they needed to be prepared for
different situations and emergencies. The most
challenging part of the project was doing everything
on her own. Having one month to explore possible
solutions, determine which one worked best, create
the AutoCAD drawings, develop the 3D model and
prepare a strong presentation was a lot (while, of
course, also having other academic projects from
other classes). But with a good amount of patience,
very little sleep and, above all, a genuine interest in
the project, Matilde managed to create a proposal
she is very proud of.
BRIEFING
The students were challenged to individually
develop a space planning proposal for a
selected area of VITAE’s Casa do Lago, an
accommodation centre. Matilde focused
on Zone 1, dedicated to services such as the
infirmary and reception. The project covered
the Preliminary Study phase, from analysing
the space and developing a concept to
defining the final proposal through technical
drawings and 3D representation.
CLIENT
VITAE