PINC Pavilion | Clínica de Arquitectura

PINC Pavilion is designed by Clínica de Arquitectura, PINC – Pole for the Creative Industries of Park of Science and Technology, University of Porto – quickly became a space of great dynamism of Porto. A recognized center for the creation and production of events and contacts.

Photography by © Alexandre Delmar

It became necessary to create a meeting point, aggregating all who work there, its customers, partners, and friends.

Photography by © Alexandre Delmar

A space that should be open and flexible, able to serve as a pantry for the everyday meals, but also for the moments of relaxation or discussion, meeting, and training, this new building should serve all sorts of events and training. This leads to the new PINC Pavilion, built in a forgotten centennial garden, a romantic memory of the old Quinta do Mirante.

Photography by © Alexandre Delmar

The pavilion is drawn with an open and permeable structure, framed by existing trees. A structure without any coating, inspired by the images of the timeless ruins, such as these, it should merge with the garden over the time. Inside of the pavilion, by contrast, warm colors of wood-based panels and the red doors fit a welcoming environment. At night, this environment expands to the garden by the hand of warm light, which overflows to the outside through glass surfaces.

Photography by © Alexandre Delmar

project Info:
Architects: Clínica de Arquitectura
Location: Porto, Portugal
Architects: Pedro Geraldes, Nuno Travasso, João Silva
Area: 70.0 sqm
Project Year: 2012
Photographs: Alexandre Delmar
Client: UPTEC
Landscaping: Maria Luís Gonçalves
Coordination: SWark
Contractor: SHIFT Empreitadas
Project Name: PINC Pavilion