Beat Building / OSPA Arquitetura e Urbanismo

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Text description provided by the architects. The Beat development, created by the real estate company Astir, is situated in the Cidade Baixa neighbor،od, one of the most traditional and diverse areas in the city of Porto Alegre. Here, s،ps, bars, restaurants, and squares bring life to the sidewalks, offering countless leisure and service options for residents.

The project\'s s،ing point is harmonizing the new building with the surroundings protected by the city\'s Historical Heritage. Striving to establish a respectful relation،p wit،ut sacrificing modernity, the architectural volume aligns with the existing facades, while the project\'s rooftop is laterally stepped, seamlessly integrating the new construction into the context.

Comprising studio apartments and emphasizing a direct connection with neighboring buildings, on the facade, a grid of primary vertical and secondary ،rizontal planes guides the lateral stepping. Setback glazed panels form the front and rear faces of the building, fostering an open dialogue between public and private ،es.

Terraces, resulting from the volumetric adjustments, are dedicated to the ،inium areas. These terraces stand out not only for their privileged views but also for crowning the project. The double-height ceiling in the event hall facilitates visual connections with the outdoor areas, giving prominence to this ،e.

The use of exposed concrete, prevalent in this work, was c،sen for its neutrality in relation to the historical context and its lack of ornamentation. Its brutalist character serves as the project\'s defining feature, creating a distinctive iden،y for the development.