S. Joao Street structure, a typical street party in Portugal is known as ‘S. Joao,’ which pays tribute to Saint John the Baptist. This temporary installation is a result of a community workshop by Portugal-based FAHR 021.3 architects.
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The ‘S. Joao’ structure reinterprets this festive street party environment with shiny hanging boxes.
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These forms depict colored ribbons that decorate the streets and fireworks that are launched into the night sky.
Alice Hellyar is an Architect and Craftsperson in the Columbia River Gorge of the Pacific Northwest, where she has practiced since 2011. Her work includes custom residential design with a focus on site specific homes. She is continually exploring the relationship between the natural world and the built world, which inspires her work. Alice is licensed in Oregon and Washington and is an AIA member. She holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Virginia Tech.