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Chidenguele Ruin
op·por·tu·ni·ty A ruin on the plot of an unbuilt design proposal receives the go-ahead instead. con·di·tion A couple of old masonry walls that was supposed to be a garage and service area have to become a new two bedroom vacation house. so·lu·tion Two bedrooms with private bathrooms, a full kitchen with veranda and at the center, a protected interior courtyard that connects the rooms and a wooden stair that takes you to a deck on the roof. ben·e·fit Views of the lagoon to the north and the sea to south. Fresh breeze on a very hot location... -
Chidenguele Houses
Location Perfect location. Lagoon to the north. Sea to the south. Conditions Three owners, three different spatial requirements. Solution One structural diagram, multiple solutions, minimal spaces. Phase I Rehabilitation of existing ruin into a two suite, full kitchen, deck balcony solution. -
Moatize Office Building
Opportunity Coal driven growth of Moatize creates business opportunities. Two young entrepreneurs intend to be ahead and propose to build a much needed office building in the Village. Conditions Main west façade creates a challenge to protect from the harsh sun on Tete's hot climate. Solution A 5 stories brick screen wall creates the shade and the ventilation needed... -
CS House
Opportunity The new beltway highway of Maputo unfolds architectural and spatial opportunities...a new house, a small plot, freedom of design... -
PM House
A house for a young couple in an expansion area of Maputo. The design was divided in two phases. First phase, all social areas and main bedroom (to become future guest bedroom). Second phase, all private spaces. Concrete structure and smaller palette of materials. Abundant natural light and ventilation. Under construction... -
BM Houses
Two attached houses in a expansion area of Maputo. The concept of attached houses is sliced trough the seam to provide better ventilation and natural light. Concrete structure and a smaller palette of materials clad the houses. Natural light floods it.
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