Architects: Carvalho Araújo
Year: 2005
Photography: Pedro Lobo, Hugo Carvalho Araújo
Lead Architects: José Manuel Carvalho Araújo
Project Team: Joel Moniz, Alexandre Branco, João Mário Duarte, Lília Costa
Landscape Architects: João Bicho, Joana Carneiro
Construction: ACF – Arlindo Correia e Filhos
Client: Câmara Municipal de Terras de Bouro
City: Campo do Gerês
Country: Portugal
Museu da Geira Romans, a single-story L-shaped museum designed by Carvalho Araújo in Campo do Gerês, Portugal, integrates into its tree-dense site. The design respects the landscape, acting as a connector between the surroundings and the nearby river, completed recently.
Portuguese firm Carvalho Araújo has completed the Museu da Geira Romans, an L-shaped, single-story museum located in a remote area. The museum is situated in a densely wooded site and integrates with the existing natural elements.
The design is influenced by the concept of the ‘Roman road’ and maintains the site’s balance while connecting the landscape to the nearby river. A ramped road runs through the middle of the floor plan, dividing the museum into two independently operating areas. This road creates a visual connection between the two sides of the plot. The stone pavement and exterior walls provide a continuous, natural aesthetic to the exterior.
The museum’s east wing, opening to the north, serves as the exhibition space. It benefits from ideal natural light suitable for preserving archaeological items and remains open to maximize space flexibility. The smaller west wing includes a cyber-cafe, playroom, auditorium, and service area. An entrance atrium is located at the intersection of the road and the building.
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Address: Campo do Gerês, Portugal
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