High Performance Surfing Center / Branco Cavaleiro Architects

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  • Project Team: Branco Cavaleiro Architects
  • Client: C.M. Viana do Castelo
  • Collaborators: Carina Quintas Viana, Arq. I Maria João Costa, Arq. I Pedro Araújo, Arq. I Pedro Faia, D.er.
  • City: Darque
  • Country: Portugal
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High Performance Surfing Center / Branco Cavaleiro Architects - Exterior Photography, Facade
© José Campos

Text description provided by the architects. A new program that arose from the needs linked to this sports activity. The proposed location for this building was a pine grove in Cabedelo, Viana do Castelo, a natural zone covering an extensive dune system. Its setting out is adjusted and adapted to the location of the existing pine trees, in an attempt to preserve its verticality, which helps define the image of the complex.

High Performance Surfing Center / Branco Cavaleiro Architects - Exterior Photography, Facade
© José Campos
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High Performance Surfing Center / Branco Cavaleiro Architects - Exterior Photography
© José Campos

In response to the program requested, we proposed a building suspended on pillars, with three distinct areas around a central patio: a wing with dormitories, another wing for services and bar, and a third wing to provide support for surfing, including a training room, gym, shower rooms, and a medical office. 

High Performance Surfing Center / Branco Cavaleiro Architects - Interior Photography
© José Campos
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High Performance Surfing Center / Branco Cavaleiro Architects - Exterior Photography
© José Campos

The three wings at the west end join up at the covered outdoor area (hangar) that connects the building to the beach. This is an ecological building, presenting various systems and technical solutions that respect the environment. These include a geothermal system, solar panels, LED lighting and cladding in agglomerated black cork which surrounds the whole building, including the roof.

High Performance Surfing Center / Branco Cavaleiro Architects - Exterior Photography
© José Campos

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Address:Praia do Cabedelo, Rua Diogo Cão 224, 4935 Darque, Portugal

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Cite: "High Performance Surfing Center / Branco Cavaleiro Architects" [Centro de Alto Rendimento de Surf / Branco Cavaleiro Architects] 09 Jul 2021. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/964734/high-performance-surfing-center-branco-cavaleiro-architects> ISSN 0719-8884

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