Vodafone Portugal Headquarters

20 Jan 2010

I’m sure that architecture is made by emotion, a building should express sensations, rhythm and should put together art and use. A bit complex, but is this way I believe architecture must be, and I think I’m not alone, the people at Barbosa & Guimaraes agree with me, and they’ve shown that on the Vodafone Portugal project. Simply exciting!

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Called Oporto Vodafone Building, the construction has 8 floors, 3 of them are underground. The building is a shell of concrete irregular shapes, forming a kind of mosaic that plays with the acute forms of the glasses becoming a unique and formidable piece of art. The geometric forms full of movement seems to dance and convey the Vodafone idea: “Vodafone life, life in motion.” This game with free-forms extends to the interior, witch was carefully planned to every single function, being a complete building, and like the architects said “monolithic building, bringing cohesion and unity to the set”.

Vodafone Portugal Headquarters
© Nelson Garrido

“In July 2006, when we were invated to the new building competition, through the media, radio, television and newspapers we could notice the following slogan: ‘VODAFONE LIFE, LIFE IN MOTION.’ This sentence reflects the attitude and philosophy of Vodafone. We believe that the new building should be faithful to this idea, adopting a dynamic image, conveying the sense of movement, challenging the static.” Barbosa & Guimaraes

Vodafone Portugal Headquarters
© Nelson Garrido

“The technical complexity of the building leads to a periphery structural solution, a shell of concrete, like an egg, reducing internal support to the two stairwells and three central pillars, allowing great versatility in its interior space use.” Barbosa & Guimaraes

Vodafone Portugal Headquarters
© Nelson Garrido

Photos by Nelson Garrido – ngphoto.com.pt

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3 Responses to Vodafone Portugal Headquarters

chris l

February 2nd, 2010 at 6:50 pm

rubbish i use mine as as a doorstop

viper

March 24th, 2010 at 8:27 pm

i suggest better use wire to rca converter and then run all the wiring is better well i do this but is your choise

Fireman88

March 27th, 2010 at 3:11 pm

ahhm i have been to minas gerais, bahia rio grande do sul (i liked the most bcz of the gauchos tche! the meat etc) sao paulo, rio de janeiro, but the most historical is minas gerais with the revolution towns catholic churches with gold details beautiful

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