Instituto CUF, uses light to unite in Matosinhos, Portugal

April 07, 2011 Category: Health, Public Buildings

Instituto CUF, uses light to unite that located in Matosinhos, Portugal, was designed by Carlos Parta. The Instituto CUF health centre contains a unique boxed staircase, mechanical vertical passageways, common sanitary installations and the main infrastructure ducts – forcing a separation between public and staff circulation. An exterior walkway was included, allowing at present or at a later stage, the inclusion of the necessary emergency exits. The building’s original dense concept is altered to create a feeling unity, this is achieved by a shading game – designed by the plastic artist Angelo de Sousa – this shading game protects the extensive glass stucture from excessive sunlight and also gives the building unity.

Instituto CUF, uses light to unite design by Carlos Parta