Lisbon, Portugal’s concealed gem that is, at times, overshadowed by its Spanish neighbors, was having trouble making their São Paulo Square shine. With the celebrations of the patron saint of the city – St Antonio approaching, the Parafernália joined forces with Ordem dos Arquitectos and LIKEarchitects to take an active approach and make a big, bright statement that does not fail at make you stop and stare.
Courtesy of © São Paulo Square, Lisbon, Portugal
The stage project, called Party Animal, was installed as a centerpiece does not necessarily fit into the overall subdued aesthetic of the Square, but instead acts as its intentioned “wow factor”. During the day when it is abandoned, it has more of a sculptural and submissive effect, where as at night, when the lights are turned on it performs a show of its own alongside whatever spectacle is taking place.
The goal was ultimately to build something affordable and architectural dynamic with an alluring color to serve as a stage for cultural, concerts, and even DJ events.
Courtesy of © São Paulo Square, Lisbon, Portugal
Ariela is an architect, writer and editor based out of Montreal, Quebec, who has a Bachelors of Science in Architecture from McGill University. Apart from her experience as an Editor for Arch2o, Ariela has worked extensively in construction management, as well as in research for integrated parametric prototyping architectural design. Her knowledge of these dynamic fields enables her to pursue interest in diverse fields.