Pre-Existence and Project - Alvaro de Campos Municipal Library

摘要

The Portuguese architecture - from traditional architecture to nowadays - is universally famous for the attention that gives to its territorial implementation.The way the architecture is placed in a particular location,as well as the way the location is changed by the presence of the architecture - the way it is redefined - are questions inherent in any architecture,particularly the Portuguese architecture,which has responded with special care in general terms.This document aims to investigate the pre-existence in architecture,to see it as a starting point and an essential tool that allows the creation of unique projects.The purpose is to obtain a more comprehensive and deeper understanding of the topic in question,in order to understand the processes that create buildings and cities through the ruins.Tavira is a Portuguese city in the district of Faro,region and subregion of Algarve,and one of Algarve's cities that has a strong tradition regarding its built past.It is in this context of a strong urban identity that Alvaro de Campos Municipal Library is implemented.The architectural proposal is born in the old prison of Tavira,built in the 20th century and converted into a municipal library.Thus,we intend to study and investigate the potential of Alvaro de Campos Municipal Library and,based on its analysis,to substantiate the explanation of the project,its architectural strategies and solutions.