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1. ACHTECTURE

2. Thus in a quiet way the phrase ‘Contemporary
Architects’ has a theoretical position
comparable – but not similar – to ‘Modern
Architects’. I would posit that
‘conservationist’, ‘traditionalist’, ‘classicist’ or
‘vernacular’ architects would feel their views
and style are valid in the 21st century but
generally would not wish to be called
‘contemporary architects’; for logical reasons
there will be exceptions.
INTRODUCTION

3. Contemporary Architecture is not simply anti-vernacular
but also architecture that can have a number of
influences but still tries to be aspirational, visionary, risky
and uses new materials in an innovative way.
Contemporary Architects attempt to push at the
boundaries of materials and technology, and, especially
in recent decades, geometry. ‘Modern Architecture’
refers only to the architecture of the Modern Movement
where ‘form follows function’ and the ‘house is a
machine for living in’. But Modernism was such a
significant movement, (and such a change in thinking at
that time) and influenced all architects since, that it is
not simply an architectural style like ‘Arts and Crafts’ or
‘High Tec’.

4. Almost every contemporary architect has been
influenced by the Modern Movement. The
architect Le Corbusier was for many the principal
influence with his modern architecture of white
walls, fenetre longuer, pilotis and architectural
promenade. He described not only a vision of
future cities with masterplanning sketches and
models, but a form of ‘programme’ and ‘narrative’
for all buildings, but especially modern houses. He
had a series of wealthy Clients and was successful
in pushing boundaries in almost every building he
worked on.

5. Contemporary architects create designs that
embody all the differences in styles, making
the buildings of modern times masterpieces.
Cutting away from the Modern architectural
designs of the late twentieth century, today’s
architecture features eco-friendly whimsy
and creativity.

6. HOUSE OF
THE ARTS

7. The building features a contemporary and
volumetrically expressive language. The sloping roofs
establish a dialogue with the geometry of the
mountain landscape, in an analogy to the village
rooftops. The dynamism achieved through the
continuity between façades and roof is accented by a
strong red colour, emphasizing its design and
highlighting the building through the surrounding
landscaped area vegetation.

8. More than a building, the Casa das Artes pretends to
be an iconic landmark, celebrating the place where
people meet, where culture and art happens, a space
capable of promoting and stimulating creative activity,
increasing the population quality of life.

9. The project was conceived by creating versatile spaces,
technically suitable for different kinds of events, in order
to serve all segments of the population.

10. LOCATION:

11. BUILDING DETAILS:
• Architects: Future Architecture Thinking
• Location: 3220 Miranda do Corvo, Portugal
• Builder: TECNORÉM – Engenharia e Construções, S.A
• Area: 2360sq.m.
• Project Year: 2013

12. GROUND FLOOR PLAN:

13. ROOFPLAN:

14. SECTION:

15. NORTH ELEVATION:

16. SOUTH ELEVATION:

17. EAST ELEVATION:

18. PHOTOGRAPHS: