Between tradition and modernity. Self Service Laundry by stu.dere
11/04/2020.
[Vila Meã - Amarante] Portugal
metalocus, ANA DIOSDADO
metalocus, ANA DIOSDADO
The laundry, designed by local architecture studio stu.dere led by the architect Ulisses Costa, is located in Vila Meã, is a Portuguese town in the municipality of Amarante northwest of Porto, located in the valley of the River Odres, and integrated by the old parishes of Ataíde, Oliveira and Real, in northern Portugal.
Self Service Laundry by stu.dere. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
Self Service Laundry by stu.dere. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
Self Service Laundry by stu.dere. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
Self Service Laundry by stu.dere. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
Self Service Laundry by stu.dere. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
Self Service Laundry by stu.dere. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
Self Service Laundry by stu.dere. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
Self Service Laundry by stu.dere. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
Self Service Laundry by stu.dere. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
Self Service Laundry by stu.dere. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
Self Service Laundry by stu.dere. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
Self Service Laundry by stu.dere. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
Self Service Laundry by stu.dere. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
Self Service Laundry by stu.dere. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
Self Service Laundry by stu.dere. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
Self Service Laundry by stu.dere. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
Self Service Laundry by stu.dere. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
Self Service Laundry by stu.dere. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
Self Service Laundry by stu.dere. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
Self Service Laundry by stu.dere. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
Self Service Laundry by stu.dere. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
Self Service Laundry by stu.dere. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
Self Service Laundry by stu.dere. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
Self Service Laundry by stu.dere. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
Self Service Laundry by stu.dere. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
Self Service Laundry by stu.dere. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
Self Service Laundry by stu.dere. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
Self Service Laundry by stu.dere. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
Self Service Laundry by stu.dere. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
Self Service Laundry by stu.dere. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
Self Service Laundry by stu.dere. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
Self Service Laundry by stu.dere. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
Self Service Laundry by stu.dere. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
Self Service Laundry by stu.dere. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
Self Service Laundry by stu.dere. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
Self Service Laundry by stu.dere. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
Self Service Laundry by stu.dere. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
Self Service Laundry by stu.dere. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
Ground floor plan. Self Service Laundry by stu.dere.
Sections. Self Service Laundry by stu.dere.
Table. Self Service Laundry by stu.dere.
The laundry project designed by Ulisses Costa was proposed taking into account the duality between the traditional and the modern, with an emphasis on nature.
The purpose was to create a modern and innovative environment, reflecting the evolution of a society that seeks practical solutions for the management of its day to day, while still remembering the memory of traditional community laundries.
The purpose was to create a modern and innovative environment, reflecting the evolution of a society that seeks practical solutions for the management of its day to day, while still remembering the memory of traditional community laundries.
Project description by stu.dere
The Self Service Laundry project comes as a need to address to a challenging costumer request, who wanted a laundromat space and, at the same time, wanted to offer a personalized service for the treatment of clothes. This space is intended to be a harmonious space which provides a lounge area for people to have a comfortable space while waiting for the washing and drying equipment to finish.
For the development of the project concept the duality between traditional and modern was taken into account, with emphasis on nature. The purpose was to create a modern and innovative environment, reflecting the evolution of a society that seeks practical solutions for the management of it’s day to day, while still bringing the memory of traditional community washers back.
The space that comes out of the merger of two stores, was divided into a self-service area and a specialized service area, which will have a shorter schedule and, hence, the need for a physical barrier achieved through a “checkered” metallic element, which respects the metric of the ceramic used in the wall covering.
The green colored ceramics were chosen as an allusion to the ceramic used in old washings, to recover the memories of those places that remind us of the social aspects that came with collecting water. The floor is built in microcement which, in addition to using current aesthetics solutions is suitable for areas with high traffic for people, as well as a good option for being totally waterproof, without joints or sealers, facilitating its maintenance.
With the use of suspended plants, it is intended to emphasize the nature though the lightness and freshness of the space while you are using it. Under the plants we find a marble clothing worktable to takes us back to those old stone tanks that serve to beat a garment.
More information
Architects
stu.dere + Civiurban. Architects.- Ulisses Costa.
Client
Jul & Kim – Actividades Imobiliárias.
Area
200 m².
Dates
Conclusion year.- 2019.
Manufacturers
ALELUIA CERÂMICAS.- Indoor ceramic tiles “Urban Atelier”, Handmade finishing 10x10. TROMILUX – Ceiling lighting. FLOS – Wall lighting “Glo-Ball”. Microcement – Microcement floors, Natural finish.
Photography
Ulisses Costa stu.dere
stu.dere - Architecture & Design Studio. Founded in 2016, located in Vila Meã, Amarante, by Ulisses Costa, dedicated to the development of Architecture Projects, Interior Architecture and Design.
stu.dere is a studio of architecture & design, and a space for multicultural events. The word stu.dere was introduced by the Romans, and it means disciples. But they go further and deeper in its meaning, for them, it means that the disciple strives and puts all its efforts to achieve a goal.
Its mission is to combine quality, innovation and design in the creation of its projects and attract clients by its excellence and know-how, asserting itself as a different brand in the market by providing a service of professionalism, accuracy and competence. The studio chooses to do a multidisciplinary approach to each challenge it embraces, establishing specific partnerships in various areas to present the client with a global solution.
stu.dere is a studio of architecture & design, and a space for multicultural events. The word stu.dere was introduced by the Romans, and it means disciples. But they go further and deeper in its meaning, for them, it means that the disciple strives and puts all its efforts to achieve a goal.
Its mission is to combine quality, innovation and design in the creation of its projects and attract clients by its excellence and know-how, asserting itself as a different brand in the market by providing a service of professionalism, accuracy and competence. The studio chooses to do a multidisciplinary approach to each challenge it embraces, establishing specific partnerships in various areas to present the client with a global solution.
