"The project for the new Unimed Federation headquarters in Porto Alegre stems from the need for adaptive reuse, expansion, and modernization of the former building. The proposal seeks to establish a new relationship with the already consolidated urban fabric, while, through the acquisition of three adjacent lots, the new complex is conceived as a delicate gesture of urban generosity: the new construction sets back from the street to create a public square, serving as a transition between city and building."
"The most sustainable building is the one that has already been built."
The design prioritizes adaptive reuse, expansion, and modernization of an existing headquarters building. Sustainability is emphasized by retaining and upgrading the former structure to reduce new construction. Three adjacent lots are acquired to reconfigure the site and engage the surrounding urban fabric. The new construction is set back from the street to form a public square that mediates between city and building. The intervention functions as an act of urban generosity that frames circulation, social interaction, and a contemporary program while respecting context and scale.
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