Portugal

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Matosinhos is a highly populated city in the litoral coast of Portugal, very associated with the sea and the beach. The exponential urbanization has increased the built impermeable land, and the green recreational spaces are being strangled. The fact…
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The Riguinha Stream in Matosinhos, Portugal, faces severe environmental and urban challenges. Decades of industrial pollution and poor waste management have degraded its waters, causing contamination that affects the nearby Matosinhos Beach, where re…
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There is a stream in Matosinhos, Porto that has lost its relevance throughout the years. Ribeira da Riguinha, once vibrant and pristine, has become channelled and polluted due to urban sprawl and residual waters. Matosinhos Beach, cherished by the re…
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Portugal’s second largest city, Porto, is known for its rich history, vibrant culture and beautiful architecture. Located in the north of Portugal along the Douro river, Porto’s landscape was profoundly influenced by its history of indust…
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The Lima Stadium was inaugurated in 1923, a historic space in the city of Porto that is over 100 years old. Located in Cedofeita, close to the city centre, the stadium was of great importance for football matches, as it was the only one in the north…
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The chosen intervention site is located in the centre of the city of Porto, in the north of Portugal. This is one of the most populated cities of the country, with a dense urban network and a high architectural contrast between old and recent buildin…
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Relinking through Granite is a landscape architecture project proposed for a forgotten plot of land in the center of the Massarelos Valley of the northern Portuguese metropolitan city of Porto. The site has its list of challenges as being a massive g…
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The campus of the University of Porto – Portugal consists of three polos scattered across the city. The Campo Alegre polo receives thousands of students every day and is divided by high-traffic roads that causes mobility and safety issues for t…
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When analyzing mobility, it is possible to perceive the ease of access to the space from the car, due to its location adjacent to Avenida da Boavista. It is also easy to access by public transport, with stops in both directions, along the entire Aven…
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