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Regeneration Proposal for the Convento Sao Bento de Castris

Evora, Portugal

02Brief Development

The Regeneration Proposal for the Convent is articulated through the application of a feasible and detailed design brief. An Outline Business Plan and Programme have been developed based on the critical analysis of the current Economic, Social, Site Conditions and Educational background data in Evora and the wider Alentejo Region. The Regeneration is also contextualised through Precedent Research and the feasibility of the proposal has been outlined through a Phased Masterplan Approach.

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01Convento Sao Bento de Castris

This chapter focuses on analysing the current condition of the Convent. The analysis outlines the following key headings:

The SiteThe Building

Historical LayersThe Image of the ConventSignificant Interventions

This appraisal of the building and its context has lead to the focus on key areas of the existing convent building for intervention proposals.

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03Masterplan 2025

The Masterplan proposal for the regeneration of the Convent is an individually adapted approach to the previous group stage of the project. The approach is outlined in Three Key Phases, aiming to achieve comprehensive regeneration of the Convent building and contributing to the physical regeneration of Evora City.

The Following Regeneration Strategy for the Reuse of the building makes a clear intention to depart from the historical layout and function of the Convent by employing a creative strategy to achieve an outward looking Design and Research Centre.

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04Phase 1 Design

The Phase 1 Design proposal focuses on three key areas of intervention for the provision of an Accommodation Wing, Library and Communal Cafe and Materials Workshops.

The Design is communicated as a journey through the building, moving through the building as a future user towards the Library and Communal Cafe, where the majority of the Phase 1 Interventions Occur. The Design Interventions are presented through visual imagery, detail design and through traditional architectural drawings.

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01Convento Sao Bento de Castris

This chapter focuses on analysing the current condition of the Convent. The analysis outlines the following key headings:

The SiteThe Building

Historical LayersThe Image of the ConventSignificant Interventions

This appraisal of the building and its context has lead to the focus on key areas of the existing convent building for intervention proposals.

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Convento Sao Bento de Castris

The monastery of São Bento de Cástris accommodated a female Cistercian community until 1890, the year in which the last nun died, more than six hundred years after it had been

founded. So, this conventual complex allows for the interpretation of the evolution of history, architecture, art, or even landscape and territorial planning throughout time. In fact, despite

the deprivation of assets it witnessed with the extinction of the religious orders and the major changes made to the building when it was refurbished in order to accommodate the male

Casa-Pia of Évora in 1957/58 - a period when it was already in an advanced state of neglect -, this monastic-conventual ensemble still has the so-called spirit of place, open to new

interpretations and discoveries.

Antónia Fialho CondeDep. História da Universidade de Évora/CIDEHUS/HERCULES/CEHR

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_Convent Direct Ownership Extents

_Access Routes _Primary Vehicular _Secondary Footpath

_Additional Features _Buildings _Aqueduct _Water Treatment Facility _Water Runoff Basin _Community Gardens

_Sao Bento De Castris

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_Convent Direct Ownership Extents

_Access Routes _Primary Vehicular _Secondary Footpath

_Additional Features _Buildings _Aqueduct _Water Treatment Facility _Water Runoff Basin _Community Gardens

_Sao Bento De Castris

_View South from Convent Entrance

_View South from East Perimeter Wall

_View NorthEast from Convent

_View of Internal Perimeter Wall

_View East from Top of Site

_View North from Top of Hill

_View of Road to Top of Hill

_View South from Top of Site

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The Convent is a historic religious symbol located near the top of the highest hill to the North of the City of Evora. From afar the Convent represents a significant historic visual icon for the locals. Today, many of the locals do not associate the building with its use as a Convent, but rather associate the building with the Male Casa Pia that was in occupation from 1958 - 2005.

The location of the Convent gives a panoramic view over the City of Evora and the surrounding landscape. The Aqueduct also starts at the base of the Convent and travels towards its termination point within the City. There are a number of significant landmark buildings that can be spotted from the upper levels of the Convents South facade.

The Convent is located and signed directly off of the road that leads into Evora from the North. This road is a single lane and does not allow for heavy flows of traffic and restricts larger vehicles. The view of the Convent is also limited from the main road, which was an intentional design element for the original use as a secluded religious fortress.

The extents of the site are surrounded by 5m high stone walls. Within the walls is the landscape that was once used for agriculture and pastureland. The original chapel is located within this boundary, dating back prior to the main building of the Convent. The terrain varies in this area, with portions of rocky soil, portions densly covered in trees and other areas that are extremely fertile.

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This is the view of the Western extents of the Convent site, surrounded by 5m high walls. At the base, there are granite cobble stones in the ground signifying the use as an access point to both the Convent barns and out-buildings. There are a few wild horses sill living in this area, but the land has no formal use currently. The top of the hill marks the highest point in the area with direct views over the City of Evora.

This is the view from the first floor of the Convent’s East facade. The land direcltly surrounding the Convent is, or was once owned, by the Convent/State and is currently portioned off to local farmers. The land is very fertile and has great access to water, due to the high water table in this location.

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_1605

_1700

_1778

_1788

_1940 _2015 -

This original part of the convent was constructed in the and dedicated to the Virgin Mary in 1328. The location of the convent was determined by its relationships with the ecclesiastical and the civil powers, by its closeness to the existing roads but, especially, by its topography and hydrography.

The monastery preserves the idea of distant citadel, marking its space of spiritual defense at three different levels: the great fence, the courtyard and church and the nuns’ cloistered space. The internal portion of the East wing was constructed in the 14th Century to allow for expansion.

In 1530, the monastery was already described by Claude de Bronseval as a building that looked like a castle, “vale collectum admodum castelluli”, mentioning the Chapter House, the church, the sacristy, the armorium and the nuns’ private bedrooms, arranged around the small and beautiful cloister. The area in the main entrance was also a place for celebrations and bull fighting.

The interventions carried out in the monastery during the 17th century included a series of structural works carried out on the first and second floors, namely the construction of a new Chapter house and new dormitories, but they were especially focused on the painting of frescoes. On the ground floor, in the Refectory, we find several sections: a dated blazon (1605), which still shows the initials F.P.I.; a coffered ceiling - with an agriculturally-inspired calendar, the seasons of the year and the elements of nature - whose central figure is the Order’s patron saint, Saint Bernard, in a typical Counter-Reformist scene that shows Saint Bernard and Christ hugging each other, thus strengthening the saint’s mystical dimension, and the arms of the Congregation of Alcobaça; and the back wall, with scenes from the life of the Virgin, surmounted by the Holy Spirit.

Skills, Techniques and Crafts used to maintain the building throughout its history:

Architectural interventionsStructural worksPaintings FrescoesGilded woodworkStuccoCarpenteryStone carvingStonemasonryCeramic tilingHydrolic maintenanceRoof repair/reconstructionWhitewashersBlacksmithsGoldsmithing

Materials used in the building throughout its history:

Stone Granite MarbleBrickLime Plaster StuccoTimber ChestnutPaintTiles AzulejoNailsWindow panesWire meshRailingsHardwarePaint powders

Regarding the tiles, this is surely the intervention that is still visible today and covers the entire church with a total of nineteen panels with the hagiographic representation of St. Bernard. Manufactured at the Rato factory, they are based on engravings by Gottfried Bernhard Goz. There were expenses related to tilers, gold and silver, glass, stone powder, paints and oils, the master carpenters who built the railing for the upper Choir, doors and pavements for the tribunes.

During the last quarter of the 18th century there were more displays of grandeur, especially with regard to the Church and its assets, from which we should highlight the gilded woodwork and the goldsmithing articles. There was a painter working in 1788, who painted and faked walnut on the doors of the Church’s tribune, and decorated the edges of the lower Choir’s organ, where he applied six pounds of gold. During the following triennium, the most relevant expenses were related to the painting and gilding of the Church’s collateral chapels.

There was an extensive building works campaign in the 1940’s for the installation of the male Casa Pia in 1957/58. The building was used in this fashion until it was abandoned in 2005. Since then, the building has been left unused, but recent conservation and construction works have been taken to restore certain parts of the buildings, such as the roofs and also to retain many of the significant historical elements. The building is currently not opened to the public and certain parts of the builidng remain closed off to prevent vandilism of certain historically significant aspects, such as the high choir.

Reference:

Artistic manifestations as a means of connection to the world outside thecloister: mural paintings in the Monastery of São Bento de Cástris

Antónia Fialho Conde*Dep. História da Universidade de Évora/CIDEHUS/HERCULES/CEHR

In the early 18th century, in 1700, during the triennium of abbess D. Maria Helena de Carvalho, we start finding references to building works that implied putting up scaffolds in the chancel and, in September that year, there is a reference to the construction of the chancel’s ceiling, together with twelve painted panels for the Choir - a work that was completed in October and included railings for the pedestals. The payment of four stucco panels for the Choir is mentioned again in 1740, with a reference to the presence of a carpenter and a mason and to the use of laths to perfect the paintings’ frames. Gilded woodwork, but also tiles, were still being used in the building works carried out in the church during the 1740’s, and the documents reveal the presence of numerous materials and skilled workers: stone, brick, lime, wood, paint, painters, woodworkers for the altars of St. Benedict and St. Bernard, carpenters (especially Alberto dos Reis and the skilled worlers who helped him), a stonemason (who built the new altars and put up the tiles), stone carvers. There are also references to expenses related to other skilled workers (carpenters, whitewashers, blacksmiths) and materials (nails, wood, bricks for the porch, window panes and wire mesh, railings, hardware, lime, paint powders), as well as to the painters and gilders who gilded and painted the Tabernacle’s angels and the plinths for the large angels, gold for the tribune and glory, among others.

In April 1778 - an essential moment, when the building was reoccupied after the return from Odivelas -, there were refurbishment works in the monastery that covered the entire conventual complex, from the fence to the church, including the chaplaincy and various workshops. There is an extensive list of works recorded from February 1779 onwards, which are also described as refurbishment works. During the following two years, the documents reveal the presence of carpenters and carvers who worked in the Choir and in themanufacture of chairs for the lower Choir.

There are still some Gothic traces in the east wing, as well as a few capitals in the south wing, and there were extensive building works carried out in the 16th century that went on during the offices of the following triennial abbesses and renovated Cástris’ architecture.

The interventions conducted in the 17th century included structural works - a new Chapter house, the construction of new dormitories, the renovation of the infirmary, the High Choir, the Refectory -, which had a remarkable presence in terms of frescoes.

In the 18th century, the ensemble underwent an extensive intervention - especially after the return of the nuns from Odivelas -, from which we highlight the artistic tile campaign. In 1808 the building was attacked and pillaged by Loison, in the context of theFrench invasions; later it suffered a fire and the Cloister’s eastern gallery was only rebuilt in 1825.

In 1891, the building accommodated the Agricultural-Chemical Station of Évora (with the Church working as a barn) and, in the 1940’s, there was an extensive building works campaign for the installation of the male Casa Pia in 1957/58, which abandoned the building in 2005.

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_1605

_1700

_1778

_1788

_1940 _2015 -

This original part of the convent was constructed in the and dedicated to the Virgin Mary in 1328. The location of the convent was determined by its relationships with the ecclesiastical and the civil powers, by its closeness to the existing roads but, especially, by its topography and hydrography.

The monastery preserves the idea of distant citadel, marking its space of spiritual defense at three different levels: the great fence, the courtyard and church and the nuns’ cloistered space. The internal portion of the East wing was constructed in the 14th Century to allow for expansion.

In 1530, the monastery was already described by Claude de Bronseval as a building that looked like a castle, “vale collectum admodum castelluli”, mentioning the Chapter House, the church, the sacristy, the armorium and the nuns’ private bedrooms, arranged around the small and beautiful cloister. The area in the main entrance was also a place for celebrations and bull fighting.

The interventions carried out in the monastery during the 17th century included a series of structural works carried out on the first and second floors, namely the construction of a new Chapter house and new dormitories, but they were especially focused on the painting of frescoes. On the ground floor, in the Refectory, we find several sections: a dated blazon (1605), which still shows the initials F.P.I.; a coffered ceiling - with an agriculturally-inspired calendar, the seasons of the year and the elements of nature - whose central figure is the Order’s patron saint, Saint Bernard, in a typical Counter-Reformist scene that shows Saint Bernard and Christ hugging each other, thus strengthening the saint’s mystical dimension, and the arms of the Congregation of Alcobaça; and the back wall, with scenes from the life of the Virgin, surmounted by the Holy Spirit.

Skills, Techniques and Crafts used to maintain the building throughout its history:

Architectural interventionsStructural worksPaintings FrescoesGilded woodworkStuccoCarpenteryStone carvingStonemasonryCeramic tilingHydrolic maintenanceRoof repair/reconstructionWhitewashersBlacksmithsGoldsmithing

Materials used in the building throughout its history:

Stone Granite MarbleBrickLime Plaster StuccoTimber ChestnutPaintTiles AzulejoNailsWindow panesWire meshRailingsHardwarePaint powders

Regarding the tiles, this is surely the intervention that is still visible today and covers the entire church with a total of nineteen panels with the hagiographic representation of St. Bernard. Manufactured at the Rato factory, they are based on engravings by Gottfried Bernhard Goz. There were expenses related to tilers, gold and silver, glass, stone powder, paints and oils, the master carpenters who built the railing for the upper Choir, doors and pavements for the tribunes.

During the last quarter of the 18th century there were more displays of grandeur, especially with regard to the Church and its assets, from which we should highlight the gilded woodwork and the goldsmithing articles. There was a painter working in 1788, who painted and faked walnut on the doors of the Church’s tribune, and decorated the edges of the lower Choir’s organ, where he applied six pounds of gold. During the following triennium, the most relevant expenses were related to the painting and gilding of the Church’s collateral chapels.

There was an extensive building works campaign in the 1940’s for the installation of the male Casa Pia in 1957/58. The building was used in this fashion until it was abandoned in 2005. Since then, the building has been left unused, but recent conservation and construction works have been taken to restore certain parts of the buildings, such as the roofs and also to retain many of the significant historical elements. The building is currently not opened to the public and certain parts of the builidng remain closed off to prevent vandilism of certain historically significant aspects, such as the high choir.

Reference:

Artistic manifestations as a means of connection to the world outside thecloister: mural paintings in the Monastery of São Bento de Cástris

Antónia Fialho Conde*Dep. História da Universidade de Évora/CIDEHUS/HERCULES/CEHR

In the early 18th century, in 1700, during the triennium of abbess D. Maria Helena de Carvalho, we start finding references to building works that implied putting up scaffolds in the chancel and, in September that year, there is a reference to the construction of the chancel’s ceiling, together with twelve painted panels for the Choir - a work that was completed in October and included railings for the pedestals. The payment of four stucco panels for the Choir is mentioned again in 1740, with a reference to the presence of a carpenter and a mason and to the use of laths to perfect the paintings’ frames. Gilded woodwork, but also tiles, were still being used in the building works carried out in the church during the 1740’s, and the documents reveal the presence of numerous materials and skilled workers: stone, brick, lime, wood, paint, painters, woodworkers for the altars of St. Benedict and St. Bernard, carpenters (especially Alberto dos Reis and the skilled worlers who helped him), a stonemason (who built the new altars and put up the tiles), stone carvers. There are also references to expenses related to other skilled workers (carpenters, whitewashers, blacksmiths) and materials (nails, wood, bricks for the porch, window panes and wire mesh, railings, hardware, lime, paint powders), as well as to the painters and gilders who gilded and painted the Tabernacle’s angels and the plinths for the large angels, gold for the tribune and glory, among others.

In April 1778 - an essential moment, when the building was reoccupied after the return from Odivelas -, there were refurbishment works in the monastery that covered the entire conventual complex, from the fence to the church, including the chaplaincy and various workshops. There is an extensive list of works recorded from February 1779 onwards, which are also described as refurbishment works. During the following two years, the documents reveal the presence of carpenters and carvers who worked in the Choir and in themanufacture of chairs for the lower Choir.

There are still some Gothic traces in the east wing, as well as a few capitals in the south wing, and there were extensive building works carried out in the 16th century that went on during the offices of the following triennial abbesses and renovated Cástris’ architecture.

The interventions conducted in the 17th century included structural works - a new Chapter house, the construction of new dormitories, the renovation of the infirmary, the High Choir, the Refectory -, which had a remarkable presence in terms of frescoes.

In the 18th century, the ensemble underwent an extensive intervention - especially after the return of the nuns from Odivelas -, from which we highlight the artistic tile campaign. In 1808 the building was attacked and pillaged by Loison, in the context of theFrench invasions; later it suffered a fire and the Cloister’s eastern gallery was only rebuilt in 1825.

In 1891, the building accommodated the Agricultural-Chemical Station of Évora (with the Church working as a barn) and, in the 1940’s, there was an extensive building works campaign for the installation of the male Casa Pia in 1957/58, which abandoned the building in 2005.

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_Living memory of the convent

_1920’s -

At this piont in time the Convent has changed use following the death of the last living nun in the early 20th century. The memory of the place at this time is still heavily defined by the Convent use, which was very much a part of the culture of Portugal. The building was used as the Agricultural-Chemical Station of Evora, with the church being used as a barn.

There is no future use for the building at this point. Elements of the building will have begun to deteriorate and the layout of the building remains the same as when it was a functioning convent.

_1940’s -In the 1940’s there was an extensive building works campaign to find a new use for the degrading building of the former Convento Sao Bento de Castris. Most of the building was in need of repair and saw significant changes to do restoration efforts. The building works sought to prepare the building for the installation of the Male Casa Pia in 1957/58. The living memory of the Convent begins to change at this point, although most will have associated the building with the original Religious values.

_1950’s +The extensive building works that occured throughout the 1940’s - 50’s made way for the installation of the Male Casa Pia in 1957/58. Major changes occured in the West wing of the building, demolishing the original ruins and constructing the new classrooms and dinign facilities. Additional internal alterations and more contemporary interventions were made to accomodate the new users. The memories and associations of the building shifts from the historical and religious to the current as a boys school and community.

_1970’s +/-The building of the Convento Sao Bento de Castis continues to operate at the Male Casa Pia. Local memory of the building is now centered around the current use. Many new memories of children playing ball games in the cloister and other areas around the convent now trump the fading memories of the original religious use of the building. Though the building continues to operate under certain religious authority, very few identify with that aspect.

_Post 2005 -In 2005 the Male Casa Pia was closed down due to innapropriate conduct that tarnished the living memory and associations of the convent. Those living now only remember the building during its use as the Male Casa Pia and have no memory of the historic religious use.

The building now remains abandoned with remaining visual traces of the previous use as the Male Casa Pia. The roofs have been replaced and some external repairs have occured to maintain the visual significance of the building as the icon it once was. Though most now associate the building with the tarnished image of the Male Casa Pia, locals value the iconic nature of the building and regard it as a significan part of Evora’s history.

How can the image of the Convento Sao Bento de Castris be transformed re-associate the historic and religious values of the building and regenerate the degrading iconic site?

_Pre 1920’s +The Convento Sao Bento de Castris was one of the more iconic convents located near the top of the hill to the North of Evora. The last remaining nun died in the late 19th Century following the abolition of the monasteries in Portugal. The living community at the time will have had associations with the building as a Holy place with significant Religious value.

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_Living memory of the convent

_1920’s -

At this piont in time the Convent has changed use following the death of the last living nun in the early 20th century. The memory of the place at this time is still heavily defined by the Convent use, which was very much a part of the culture of Portugal. The building was used as the Agricultural-Chemical Station of Evora, with the church being used as a barn.

There is no future use for the building at this point. Elements of the building will have begun to deteriorate and the layout of the building remains the same as when it was a functioning convent.

_1940’s -In the 1940’s there was an extensive building works campaign to find a new use for the degrading building of the former Convento Sao Bento de Castris. Most of the building was in need of repair and saw significant changes to do restoration efforts. The building works sought to prepare the building for the installation of the Male Casa Pia in 1957/58. The living memory of the Convent begins to change at this point, although most will have associated the building with the original Religious values.

_1950’s +The extensive building works that occured throughout the 1940’s - 50’s made way for the installation of the Male Casa Pia in 1957/58. Major changes occured in the West wing of the building, demolishing the original ruins and constructing the new classrooms and dinign facilities. Additional internal alterations and more contemporary interventions were made to accomodate the new users. The memories and associations of the building shifts from the historical and religious to the current as a boys school and community.

_1970’s +/-The building of the Convento Sao Bento de Castis continues to operate at the Male Casa Pia. Local memory of the building is now centered around the current use. Many new memories of children playing ball games in the cloister and other areas around the convent now trump the fading memories of the original religious use of the building. Though the building continues to operate under certain religious authority, very few identify with that aspect.

_Post 2005 -In 2005 the Male Casa Pia was closed down due to innapropriate conduct that tarnished the living memory and associations of the convent. Those living now only remember the building during its use as the Male Casa Pia and have no memory of the historic religious use.

The building now remains abandoned with remaining visual traces of the previous use as the Male Casa Pia. The roofs have been replaced and some external repairs have occured to maintain the visual significance of the building as the icon it once was. Though most now associate the building with the tarnished image of the Male Casa Pia, locals value the iconic nature of the building and regard it as a significan part of Evora’s history.

How can the image of the Convento Sao Bento de Castris be transformed re-associate the historic and religious values of the building and regenerate the degrading iconic site?

_Pre 1920’s +The Convento Sao Bento de Castris was one of the more iconic convents located near the top of the hill to the North of Evora. The last remaining nun died in the late 19th Century following the abolition of the monasteries in Portugal. The living community at the time will have had associations with the building as a Holy place with significant Religious value.

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Religious Significance+

Historical Significance+

Aesthetic Significance+

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Original Convent

Later Amendments

_Original Ground Floor PlanPre 1940’s

Above is the original ground floor plan of the convent prior to the amendments and construction in the 1950’s to make way for the male Casa Pia.

_Ground Floor Amendments1940’s - 1950’s

_First Floor Amendments1940’s - 1950’s

_Second Floor Amendments1940’s - 1950’s

_1950’s Amendments

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Religious Significance+

Historical Significance+

Aesthetic Significance+

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Original Convent

Later Amendments

_Religious Significance

The Chapel is regarded as highly significant due to its rich Religious ties. The Chapel had been active for over 600 prior to the abandonment of the Convent in the early 20th Century.

_Historical Significance

The Refectory is embedded with Historical significance. There is evidence of this in Azulejos and Fresco Paintings on walls and ceiling.

_Aesthetically Significance

There are a number of spaces within the convent that are Aesthetically Significant. These include spaces with dramatic vaults, granite columns and large volumes of space.

_Value Analysis of the Existing Building

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_1:1000 Site Model

Contextual Analysis of Site and the potential Physical Constraints. This modelling exercise enabled a physical understanding of the Access Routes, the relation ship of the building within the contours of the land and the visual prominence of the building located on the hill. The model also played a part in understanding the environmental conditions of the site, in particular the sun path analysis using the Heliodon.

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_1:100 East Wing Model

Scale Construction and Analysis of Internal Space for the consideration of future use and interventiont. All existing internal partition walls were added in the 1950’s and will be removed for future use.

_1:100 South Wing Model

Scale Construction and Analysis of Internal Spaces and South Facade for the consideration of future use and intervention. There are a number of different levels in this part of the building, mainly due to the development and construction of spaces over time.

_1:100 Out Buildings Model

Scale Construction and Analysis of Internal Spaces and the relationship between buildings for the consideration of future use and intervention. There is a significant level change between the buildings and a rear entrance to site that would allow for these buildings to be accessed independently from the main convent.

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02Brief Development

The Regeneration Proposal for the Convent is articulated through the application of a feasible and detailed design brief. An Outline Business Plan and Programme have been developed based on the critical analysis of the current Economic, Social, Site Conditions and Educational background data in Evora and the wider Alentejo Region. The Regeneration is also contextualised through Precedent Research and the feasibility of the proposal has been outlined through a Phased Masterplan Approach.

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Convento do Espinheiro4.5km from Evora

Vila Viçosa Historic Hotel 60km from Evora

Convento de Arraiolos22.6km from Evora

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Public Sector Uses5

Original Use1

Unused2

Boutique Hotels7

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_Contemporary Convents in Evora

Evora and the Alentejo Region is home to numerous convents that have departed from their original uses and are experiencing re-use proposals. Within Evora alone there are 20 Convents, 15 of which have experienced contemporary interventions to give them a new use. The majority of these convents are used for boutique hotels, which although may attract tourists, they react only to the seasonal appearance of tourists and does not bring lasting effects to the City. The context of convent regeneration strategies in the area has been considered, in order to find a unique approach to a sustainable regeneration proposal that is not reliant on the tourist population, but can find long term use in other ways.

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ECONOMICWEAKNESS

4.2%PRIMARY SECTOR

83.7% GDPEU AVG 69.6

1.5% GDPEU AVG 2.5%

17.6%SECONDARY SECTOR

78.2%TERTIARY SECTOR

Poor Research and Development

National Debt

16.3% POPEU AVG 7.9%

37.7% YOUTHEU AVG 16.3%

High Unemployment

Lack of Diversity in the Market

ECONOMICTHREATS

LOW PROPERTY PRICES

64 RESTAURANTS

ATTRACTS PROFESSIONALSAWAY FROM EVORA

70% 1940 - 2001

28 GUEST HOUSES

8 BOUTIQUE HOTELS

Population Decrease

Tourists are Catered for

Lisbon

Reduced Spending Power

ECONOMICOPPORTUNITIES

TOURISM

8000STUDENTS

INCOME

Service Sector Work Force

Lack of Vocational Courses

Cultural Heritage

University of Evora

78.2% OF JOBS ALENTEJO

INNOVATIVE

ENRICHMENT

ECONOMICSTRENGTHS

1 MILLIONPER YEAR

70%OF ALL BUSINESS

OVER THE PAST 20 YEARS

SINCE 1986

BILINGUAL

ALENTEJO IS SECOND TO LISBON

Primarily Service Sector

Research & Development

Independent Enterprise

World Heritage Site

Tourism

Road Links Improved

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ECONOMICWEAKNESS

4.2%PRIMARY SECTOR

83.7% GDPEU AVG 69.6

1.5% GDPEU AVG 2.5%

17.6%SECONDARY SECTOR

78.2%TERTIARY SECTOR

Poor Research and Development

National Debt

16.3% POPEU AVG 7.9%

37.7% YOUTHEU AVG 16.3%

High Unemployment

Lack of Diversity in the Market

ECONOMICTHREATS

LOW PROPERTY PRICES

64 RESTAURANTS

ATTRACTS PROFESSIONALSAWAY FROM EVORA

70% 1940 - 2001

28 GUEST HOUSES

8 BOUTIQUE HOTELS

Population Decrease

Tourists are Catered for

Lisbon

Reduced Spending Power

ECONOMICOPPORTUNITIES

TOURISM

8000STUDENTS

INCOME

Service Sector Work Force

Lack of Vocational Courses

Cultural Heritage

University of Evora

78.2% OF JOBS ALENTEJO

INNOVATIVE

ENRICHMENT

ECONOMICSTRENGTHS

1 MILLIONPER YEAR

70%OF ALL BUSINESS

OVER THE PAST 20 YEARS

SINCE 1986

BILINGUAL

ALENTEJO IS SECOND TO LISBON

Primarily Service Sector

Research & Development

Independent Enterprise

World Heritage Site

Tourism

Road Links Improved

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Unemployment is Noticably High

Locals Disconnected from Students

Limited Resources for Regeneration Projects

High Number of Empty Properties in City

Saturated with Unused Hotels

Lack of Cultural Events

SOCIAL DATA

NEGATIVES

CENTRE NEEDS LIFE

POOR BUSINESS SUCCESS

HOLIDAY HOMES

RUN DOWN

TOURISTS USE POUSADAS

LIMITED FUNDING

Function Should Create Jobs

Evora University is a Positive Influence

Technology Company Embraces

No Living Memory of Religious use of the Convent

SOCIAL DATA

POSITIVES

BRINGS PEOPLE TO EVORA

MAINTAINS BUILDING STOCK

TRADITIONAL TRADE

NATIONAL & LOCAL CULTURE

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT

MODERNISING

MIDDLE CLASSES

LESS CONTROVERSY

USING EXISTING WORKFORCE

Local Authority to Help Home Owners with Renovation

Heritage Stems Further than Buildings

BRING LIFE TO CENTRE

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_Convent - Potential Uses

CULTURE

LIMITED POTENTIAL USE

LOCAL ICON

LACK OF DIVERSITY

SENSITIVE HERITAGE SITE

STRONG HERITAGE

TOURISM

ORIGINAL USE OUTDATED

HISTORICAL NARRATIVE

TOURISMSEASONAL

ALIENATES LOCALS

RETURN ON INVESTMENT

LARGE UPKEEP COSTS

JUSTIFY REGENERATION

PRESERVATION THROUGH USESUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MODEL

ALREADY ATTRACTIONS IN EVORA

EDUCATION

DETACHED FROM EVORA

LARGE INTERVENTION

ENHANCE LOCAL EDUCATION

REQUIRES FUNDING

LINKS TO UNIVERSTIYBUILD ON EXISTING UNI REPUTATION

POTENTIAL RESOURCE FOR STUDENTS

GOOD LOCAL RESOURCE

INDUSTRY

SENSITIVE LOCATIONLIMITED SITE POTENTIAL

ESTABLISHED TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY

LACK OF WORK FORCEPOOR ECONOMY

LOCAL RAW MATERIALS

TRADITIONAL TRADES

REDUCE UNEMPLOYMENTATTRACT YOUTH

University of Evora - Art and Architecture Facility

_Educational Analysis - Evora Context

Population achieving a minimum of secondary level

79% Educated

58.7% Educated

EU Average

education 2010 (ISCED 3)Source: Eurostat, Labour Force Survey

Portugal Average

_ Educational System - NOT PROVIDEDSource: Mello, L. C. (2007) Efficiency of spending on education in Portugal, retrived: http://ec.europa.

eu/economy_finance/events/2007/workshop12032007/portugal_en.pdf

VocationalTECHNICAL COMPONENT

ARTISTIC COMPONENT

PRACTICAL CO

MPONENT

Health and Well Being

Craft and Material

Management

Service Industry

Other

BEAUTY CARE

WEB DESIGN

AQUACULTURE

TELECOMS PROFESSIONAL

SOCIAL CARE

GLASS MAKING

HEALTH AND SAFETY

TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

ORNAMENTAL MASONRY

MATERIALS TECHNICIAN

NURSING

HEALTH TECHNICIAN

HOTEL AND RESTAURANT PROFESSIONAL

_ Educational SystemSource: Mello, L. C. (2007) Efficiency of spending on education in Portugal, retrived: http://ec.europa.

eu/economy_finance/events/2007/workshop12032007/portugal_en.pdf

VocationalTECHNICAL COMPONENT

ARTISTIC COMPONENT

PRACTICAL CO

MPONENT

Design and Engineering

Trades

Cultural Heritage

Environment

Scientific

AGRICULTURAL PROFESSIONAL

PHYSICS

CHEMISTRY

ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONAL

CIVIL CONSTRUCTION

ELECTRICIAN

PROFESSIONAL TOURISM

CULTURAL HERITAGE MANAGEMENT

MECHANIC

ARCHITECTURE AND URBANISM

PRODUCT DESIGN

ENERGY MANAGEMENT

BIOLOGY

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_Convent - Potential Uses

CULTURE

LIMITED POTENTIAL USE

LOCAL ICON

LACK OF DIVERSITY

SENSITIVE HERITAGE SITE

STRONG HERITAGE

TOURISM

ORIGINAL USE OUTDATED

HISTORICAL NARRATIVE

TOURISMSEASONAL

ALIENATES LOCALS

RETURN ON INVESTMENT

LARGE UPKEEP COSTS

JUSTIFY REGENERATION

PRESERVATION THROUGH USESUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MODEL

ALREADY ATTRACTIONS IN EVORA

EDUCATION

DETACHED FROM EVORA

LARGE INTERVENTION

ENHANCE LOCAL EDUCATION

REQUIRES FUNDING

LINKS TO UNIVERSTIYBUILD ON EXISTING UNI REPUTATION

POTENTIAL RESOURCE FOR STUDENTS

GOOD LOCAL RESOURCE

INDUSTRY

SENSITIVE LOCATIONLIMITED SITE POTENTIAL

ESTABLISHED TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY

LACK OF WORK FORCEPOOR ECONOMY

LOCAL RAW MATERIALS

TRADITIONAL TRADES

REDUCE UNEMPLOYMENTATTRACT YOUTH

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_Evora Alternative Technology Centre Business Plan

Ambition

The Convent will become the centre for Material and Permaculture Research in the Alentejo Region, focusing primarily on Design, Experimentation and Practical Application.

Objectives

EATC is a facility that will provide the technology, materials, teaching and space to explore traditional and innovative building materials through live projects, experimental design, and theoretical research and testing.

Location

The Evora Alternative Technology Centre will be located in the historic Convento Sao Bento de Castris, just outside the City of Evora. The building will feature state of the art research facilities, library, and workshops as well as a cafe, communal areas, accomodation and dining facilities. These spaces will be built or brought up to date for the initial transformation, with additional conversions, renovations and interventions occurring at later stages.

Strategy

Individuals can join courses for periods from one day through to a year. EATC will provide students with on the job experience in Historic Conservation, Renovation and Contemporary Intervention by restoring parts of the Convent and additional sites within Evora.

Renovation will be phased minimising start up fees allowing the project to move forward with smaller instalments of money. This also gives the students chance to learn on site offering the unique opportunity to design and build innovative structures in this historic setting.

Partnerships

The primary goal of EATC is to establish partnership and affiliations between the local historic conservation organisations, Evora University, trade organisations and regeneration schemes.

Funding

EATC will be funded by a combination of public and private money, such as:

The European Heritage Fund

“designed to generate new, research-based knowledge to promote the sustainable use and management of cultural heritage”

The European Region and Development Fund.

“The ERDF focuses its investments on several key priority areas: Innovation and research; The digital agenda; Support for small and medium-sized enterprises and The low-carbon economy”

Layers of the EATC Brief:The regeneration of the Convento Sao Bento de Castris will include, but is not limited to the following:

Conservation / Restoration

Student Work / Tought Curriculum

Removal and Reclaimation

Intervention / New Construction

Evora and Wider Regeneration

Removal of Gate House and Out-Building to create a new Public Access and Public Frontage.Removal of large portions of perimeter wall and reclamation of materials.Renovation of existing out-buildings and construction of additional workshop spaces in the traditional vernacular style with contemporary fit-out.Removal of the West Wing.Construciton of a communal access, research and library space at the West end of the South Wing.Internal ammendments to East Wing for accomodation and living spaces.

Continuing renovation of Convent building as per tought curriculum.Construction of additional ceramic studio space. Construction of Dining Facilities and additional communal space to the West end of the North Wing.Live project and experimental design interventions within the Convent.

Continued renovation of remaining rooms of the Convent building as per taught curriculum.Continued maintenance of Convent building.Renovation and Contemporary Interventions to create Digital Research Lab in North Wing.Tought curriculm and live projects move out into the City of Evora.Ongoing regeneration of redundant and degrading buildings in the City of Evora as per tought curriculum.

Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3

E V O R AA LT E R N AT I V ET E C H N O L O G YC E N T R E _Evora Alternative Technology Centre Business Plan

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_Evora Alternative Technology Centre Business Plan

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E V O R AA LT E R N AT I V ET E C H N O L O G YC E N T R E

WorkshopsEMBEDDED

KNOWLEDGEFood

StudiosTraditionalMaterials

Innovative Materials

CRASHPrivate

Experimental Methods

Digital FabricationResearch

WORKRecreation

Public Events

Computer Labs

COMMUNITY

Short Term - Long TermPermaculture Exhibitions Seminars

- Accomodation

Links to Evora

Phasing

Years: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Phase 1:

Phase 2:

Phase 3:

Annual Programme

_Europe

_Portugal

_Alentejo Region

Evora Alternative Technology CentreWider LinksAffiliations and Partnerships

Staff Resourcing

- Lecturers, Teachers and Experts in Material Research, Design and Digital Fabrication.- Workshop Managers- Technical and Research Assistant Staff- Office/Management Staff- Cleaners/Facility Management Staff- Event Management

Driving ForcesPhase 1Phase 2Phase 3

Training Skilled Workers

Sustainable Re-use of the

Convent

Provide Educational Resources

Regenerate Degrading Areas of Evora

Funding

Research Grants

Tuition

Events

Short Term Classes

Affiliations and Partnerships

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March

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International Students and Researchers

Material and Innovative Fabrication Research recognition


Target Students and Researchers

Creation of a transferrable business model to be applied in othe areas of Portugal

Research Funding

Government and Cultural Heritage Funding



Sending out trained workers to the Region

Sourcing materials from local and regional suppliers

Research and develop tradtional building techniques with contemporary use

_Marble Quarry 63Km

WorkshopsEMBEDDED

KNOWLEDGEFood

StudiosTraditionalMaterials

Innovative Materials

CRASHPrivate

Experimental Methods

Digital FabricationResearch

WORKRecreation

Public Events

Computer Labs

COMMUNITY

Short Term - Long TermPermaculture Exhibitions Seminars

- Accomodation

Links to Evora

Phasing

Years: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Phase 1:

Phase 2:

Phase 3:

Annual Programme

_Europe

_Portugal

_Alentejo Region

Evora Alternative Technology CentreWider LinksAffiliations and Partnerships

Staff Resourcing

- Lecturers, Teachers and Experts in Material Research, Design and Digital Fabrication.- Workshop Managers- Technical and Research Assistant Staff- Office/Management Staff- Cleaners/Facility Management Staff- Event Management

Driving ForcesPhase 1Phase 2Phase 3

Training Skilled Workers

Sustainable Re-use of the

Convent

Provide Educational Resources

Regenerate Degrading Areas of Evora

Funding

Research Grants

Tuition

Events

Short Term Classes

Affiliations and Partnerships

Oct

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Sept

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Augu

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July

June

May

April

March

February

January

December

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International Students and Researchers

Material and Innovative Fabrication Research recognition



Creation of a transferrable business model to be applied in othe areas of Portugal

Research Funding

Government and Cultural Heritage Funding



Sending out trained workers to the Region

Sourcing materials from local and regional suppliers

Research and develop tradtional building techniques with contemporary use

30_Research Centre Programme Precedent

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“A Library of Embedded Knowledge”

Grymsdyke Farm acts as an ever evolving library of knowledge and research, developing through ongoing experimentation, tiral and error. The previous examples of experimentation are on show for all to see,

so that they may learn and inherit the knowledge gained from the mistakes made in the process of creating them. The knowledge gained

here is ever evolving, building on the things learned from previous projects and through collaboration between a number of different

researchers and organisations.

Clay RoboticsPhD Research Project

_01 _02 _03 _04 _05 _06 _07 _08 _09 _10 _11

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03Masterplan 2025

The Masterplan proposal for the regeneration of the Convent is an individually adapted approach to the previous group stage of the project. The approach is outlined in Three Key Phases, aiming to achieve comprehensive regeneration of the Convent building and contributing to the physical regeneration of Evora City.

The Following Regeneration Strategy for the Reuse of the building makes a clear intention to depart from the historical layout and function of the Convent by employing a creative strategy to achieve an outward looking Design and Research Centre.

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_Site

Acc

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_Phase 1 Sequence of Events

_Removal _Intervention _EATC Program Starts

The curriculum provided by the EATC provides students the means to learn new skills through practical application within certain spaces of the Convent. These physical interventions made by the students will enhance the existing spaces, demonstrating the ability to restore, conserve and make contemporary interventions that will bring the building up to the 21st Century.

In the later phases of the regeneration of the Convento Sao Bento de Castris, the EATC program will have a shift towards the regeneration of the degrading buildings in Evora’s City Centre. This will involve the students of the program working on live projects within the City Centre as a part of the tought curriculum of EATC. The fundamentals of the curriculum will remain, but the application of techniques and materials will continue to evolve as the program develops.

The slightly tainted image of the Convent that exists today will begin to shift over time as the EATC takes root. This will be aided in the interventions to the physical fabric of the building and the removal of the external walls and Gate House that close off the building from the public. The new focus will be re-oriented towards the Church, the most significant historical and religious aspect of the building. Additionally, the layout of the building is significantly different, with the Western side open for expansion beyond the immediate boundaries of the walls. This now presents an image of the Convent that is open and spreading out from the centre, rather than being closed off.

Demolition of the Gate House, Out Building West Wing and External Walls to create a new frontage and to improve circulation and the performance of the space as a whole.

Construction of new Workshops and production area, Communal Cafe + Library Research Spaces and the Accomodation wing.

The first group of students move into the updated facilities of the Evora Alternative Technology Centre. The terms run in line with the Evora University Terms beginning in September.

Students gain skills in the methods and application of both traditional and contemporary building techniques used to restore, renovate and regenerate degrading buildings and spaces. The Centre will also focus on research into innovative and developing materials and building techniques, displayed through live projects and public exhibitions of work.

Live projects and exhibitions of built and theoretical research work will be displayed in spaces throughout the Convento Sao Bento de Castris. This will enable the public to take interest in the work being produced within the Centre, the research influencing the development of architectural regeneration techniques and the ongoing development of the Convent building itself.

_Transfer of Skills and Knowledge to students

_Public Interaction with EATC

_Image of the Convent Shifts

_Regeneration Spreads to Evora City

_Ongoing Regeneration of the Convent

_Initial Masterplan Access Strategy_Concept Diagram

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Con

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Mod

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Removal

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Building Material Research

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_Phase 1 Sequence of Events

_Removal _Intervention _EATC Program Starts

The curriculum provided by the EATC provides students the means to learn new skills through practical application within certain spaces of the Convent. These physical interventions made by the students will enhance the existing spaces, demonstrating the ability to restore, conserve and make contemporary interventions that will bring the building up to the 21st Century.

In the later phases of the regeneration of the Convento Sao Bento de Castris, the EATC program will have a shift towards the regeneration of the degrading buildings in Evora’s City Centre. This will involve the students of the program working on live projects within the City Centre as a part of the tought curriculum of EATC. The fundamentals of the curriculum will remain, but the application of techniques and materials will continue to evolve as the program develops.

The slightly tainted image of the Convent that exists today will begin to shift over time as the EATC takes root. This will be aided in the interventions to the physical fabric of the building and the removal of the external walls and Gate House that close off the building from the public. The new focus will be re-oriented towards the Church, the most significant historical and religious aspect of the building. Additionally, the layout of the building is significantly different, with the Western side open for expansion beyond the immediate boundaries of the walls. This now presents an image of the Convent that is open and spreading out from the centre, rather than being closed off.

Demolition of the Gate House, Out Building West Wing and External Walls to create a new frontage and to improve circulation and the performance of the space as a whole.

Construction of new Workshops and production area, Communal Cafe + Library Research Spaces and the Accomodation wing.

The first group of students move into the updated facilities of the Evora Alternative Technology Centre. The terms run in line with the Evora University Terms beginning in September.

Students gain skills in the methods and application of both traditional and contemporary building techniques used to restore, renovate and regenerate degrading buildings and spaces. The Centre will also focus on research into innovative and developing materials and building techniques, displayed through live projects and public exhibitions of work.

Live projects and exhibitions of built and theoretical research work will be displayed in spaces throughout the Convento Sao Bento de Castris. This will enable the public to take interest in the work being produced within the Centre, the research influencing the development of architectural regeneration techniques and the ongoing development of the Convent building itself.

_Transfer of Skills and Knowledge to students

_Public Interaction with EATC

_Image of the Convent Shifts

_Regeneration Spreads to Evora City

_Ongoing Regeneration of the Convent

_Initial Masterplan Development Strategy _Proposed Phase 1 Intervention Strategy

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_Existing Site Layout

The existing site is surrounded by high walls, which in turn, compartmentalises the outdoor spaces around the building. This results in a feeling of seperation between the extents of the building, outdoor areas and wider site.

_Option 1

This option shows the removal of a large portion of the west wing, leaving the walls of the cloister and the removal of a portion of the perimeter walls. This allows for two of the external spaces to break out into the wider site and integrate the building better.

_Option 2

This option shows the removal of the Gate House and Building A, as well as the changes made in option 1. This allows for a large open space to be created in the front of the building to allow for public exchange. The overall option still isolates the building courtyard from the wider extents of the site.

_Option 3

This option builds on Option 2 along with the removal of the West wall of the cloister. This allows for the building and the site to be connected through a large open space. All together, three distinguished outdoor spaces are created. These spaces link the public domain, building and wider site with particular responsiveness to the buildings and activities that join them.

_Ground Floor _First Floor _Second Floor _Third Floor

_Convent Walls

AA large portion of the convent walls will be removed to allow for the courtyard spaces to break out into the wider landscape. Removing the walls opens up the site and disassociates the previous use as a defensive structure. The new layout, without the walls, is much more freefree and departs from the original constraints of the convent.

_Building A

BuildingBuilding A will be removed in order to create a large public space on the South side of the building. This public courtyard space will be one of three main courtyards around the building. This space will link the community gardens, the church/event space and the main accessaccess road to the site. It is likely that this building has been modified since its original use and lacks any particular historic, spiritual or aesthetic significance.

_Gate House

TheThe Gate House will be removed to make way for the large public space at the South side of the building. This building, at the moment, divides the community gardens, main access road and the key views of Evora from the main body of the convent. The building itself has not been identifiedidentified as having any particular historical, spiritual or aesthetic significance.

West Wing_1950’s Extension

TheThe west wing of the convent will be removed to open up the internal cloister. This portion of the building was added at some point in the 1950’s and bears little resemblance to the older and more significant parts of the original building. The removal of the wing will open up the courtyardcourtyard to break out into the wider landscape and provide a link between the extents of the site and the functions within the building. The removal of this part of the building will result in the construction of two new access ends to the North and South wings.

_It is important that the layout of the building changes along with the proposed change of use. Without removing certain aspects of the existing builidng and structures, the layout and functions will still be associated with the previous use as a convent. The previous design intentions must be superceded to make room for a new function that willwill bring a contemporary use to the building. The new design and use of the building must acknowledge the historical layers of the building but must not be confined by them.

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_Existing Site Layout

The existing site is surrounded by high walls, which in turn, compartmentalises the outdoor spaces around the building. This results in a feeling of seperation between the extents of the building, outdoor areas and wider site.

_Option 1

This option shows the removal of a large portion of the west wing, leaving the walls of the cloister and the removal of a portion of the perimeter walls. This allows for two of the external spaces to break out into the wider site and integrate the building better.

_Option 2

This option shows the removal of the Gate House and Building A, as well as the changes made in option 1. This allows for a large open space to be created in the front of the building to allow for public exchange. The overall option still isolates the building courtyard from the wider extents of the site.

_Option 3

This option builds on Option 2 along with the removal of the West wall of the cloister. This allows for the building and the site to be connected through a large open space. All together, three distinguished outdoor spaces are created. These spaces link the public domain, building and wider site with particular responsiveness to the buildings and activities that join them.

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_Justification of the Removal of the Gate House

The Gate House has been identified as having no particular Religious or Aesthetic significance. The building was, however, constructed in the 16th Century using the same methods as the main building. The positive aspects of removing the building outweigh keeping it, primary due to the space gained in the front of the building as well as the new views to and from the Convent that are created.

_Justification of the Removal of the Barn

The Barn is a building originally constructed in the 18th Century for an unknown purpose. It has had a number of renovation interventions since its original date and has no particular Religious, Aesthetic or Functional significance. The space gained in its absence opens up the Public frontage of the building and will allow for direct views over the landscape and to Evora from the Convent entrance.

_Justification of the Removal of the External Walls

The external walls were constructed with the sole purpose of protecting and isolating the nuns living in the Convent. In order to depart from this inward functioning layout, the walls will be removed in key areas to enable the EATC scheme within the Convent building to expand beyond the boundaries of the walls.

_Justification of the Removal of the 1950’s Addition

The East Wing was re-built in the 1950’s following the collapse and ruin of the original West Wing. The addition was constructed using contemporary construction techniques at the time, and these parts of the building are clearly newer than the surrounding areas. This part of the building will be removed to open up the internal cloister and link the extents of the site, the workshops and encourage the interaction of activities between the building and the landscape. The original foundations of the building will be exposed to highlight the convents original history and serve as a visual reminder of the ongoing evolution of the convent building.

_Materials Reclaimed

Roof TilesTimber BeamsStones from WallsFloor Tiles


Roof TilesTimber BeamsStones from WallsFloor Tiles


Granite Stones


Roof TilesTimber BeamsFloor TilesWindows

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_Re-use Proposals for Existing Spaces

The tagged portions of the building indicate the key elements of the Regeneration Proposal. These key functions and spaces will be renovated and conserved in order to adapt for contemporary use.

_Intervention Proposals for Additional Uses

A number of Interventions will be made throughout the Three Phase Regeneration time-line. These include a number of workshops, studios, research facilities and dining/cooking facilities.

_Spatial and Land Use Proposals for EATC

Following the removal stage of the proposal, there are a number of additional spaces for expansion and activity. The entrance to the convent is now open and visually dominant, enabling visitors to visually understand the building.

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_Demolition ElevationsRed Indicates Removed Element

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_Demolition ElevationsRed Indicates Removed Element

_Demolition PlanRed Indicates Removed Element

42_Demolition Strategy

Calculations:Materials to be retained:

Stone - from walls: 233 cubic metres

Roof Tiles: (Roof Area/Tile Size) 1361 square metres / .109 square metres

= 12,486 Total Tiles

Brick:Brick: Unable to calculate due to varying wall sturctures within the removed buildings

Windows: 56 from removed buildings

Exterior Walls:Materials to be reclaimed:

Stone

West Wing:Materials to be reclaimed:

StoneBrick Roof Tiles

Gate House:Materials to be reclaimed:


Barn:Materials to be reclaimed:


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Calculations:Materials used / available:

Stone - from walls / Brick: 150 / 233 cubic metres

Roof Tiles: 6849 / 12,486 Total Tiles

Reclaimed External Materials

Dry Stone Wall

Roof Tiles

Cast In Place Concrete

Cor-Ten Steel

Zinc Sheet Metal

New External Materials

Ceramic Studio:Phase 3Materials to be used:

Stone - 50 cubic metresRoof Tiles - 977 tiles

Communal Cafe:Phase 1Materials to be used:

Concrete Wall ConstructionReclaimed Roof TilesPortuguese Oak Timber Frame Structure

New Kitchen and Dining Facilities:Phase 2Materials to be used:

Concrete Wall ConstructionReclaimed Roof TilesPortuguese Oak Timber Frame Structure

Workshops:Phase 1Materials to be used:

Metal Workshop:

Stone Walls - ? cubic metresReclaimed Roof Tiles - 5872 tilesConcrete Lower Concrete Lower WallsSteel Structural Framing

Digital Fabrication Workshop:

Cor-Ten External FabricPortuguese Oak Timber Frame Structure

Lift Access:Phase 3Materials to be used:

Concrete and Steel Structure

_Construction / Re-Use Strategy_Demolition Strategy

Calculations:Materials to be retained:

Stone - from walls: 233 cubic metres

Roof Tiles: (Roof Area/Tile Size) 1361 square metres / .109 square metres

= 12,486 Total Tiles

Brick:Brick: Unable to calculate due to varying wall sturctures within the removed buildings

Windows: 56 from removed buildings

Exterior Walls:Materials to be reclaimed:

Stone

West Wing:Materials to be reclaimed:


Gate House:Materials to be reclaimed:


Barn:Materials to be reclaimed:


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_Ground Floor

_First Floor

_Second Floor

_Third Floor

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_Phase 1 : Interventions _Phase 1 : Research Facilities Land Use _Phase 1 : Active Public Land Use

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_Ground Floor

_First Floor

_Second Floor

_Third Floor

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_Third Floor

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Octapharma Brewery / JoliarkArchitects: JoliarkLocation: Hornsbergsvägen, 112 51 Stockholm, SwedenArea: 7400.0 sqmYear: 2015

This precedent is in focus for its volumes of space, material pallate and structural design. The facade features a five storey height glass wall that reveals the timber structure and large volumes of working space. The renovation of the brewery considers the simplicity of the original builidng, which was designed to give large internal spaces through the robust structural design.

TheThe simplicity of material selection is successful in complementing the existing architecture without taking away from it. The large internal space created within the timber structural system, with the large glass facade will be replicated in the proposal for EATC’s communal cafe and reasearch wing.

The application of a simple material pallate is successful in replicating the original forms and voids while giving a contemporary internal space.

The large glass facade is successful in revealing the structural system as well as giving the Brewery building a new contemporary image.

_Large Glass Facade

_Oak Structural System

_Complementary Contemporary Proposal

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Octapharma Brewery / JoliarkArchitects: JoliarkLocation: Hornsbergsvägen, 112 51 Stockholm, SwedenArea: 7400.0 sqmYear: 2015

This precedent is in focus for its volumes of space, material pallate and structural design. The facade features a five storey height glass wall that reveals the timber structure and large volumes of working space. The renovation of the brewery considers the simplicity of the original builidng, which was designed to give large internal spaces through the robust structural design.

TheThe simplicity of material selection is successful in complementing the existing architecture without taking away from it. The large internal space created within the timber structural system, with the large glass facade will be replicated in the proposal for EATC’s communal cafe and reasearch wing.

The application of a simple material pallate is successful in replicating the original forms and voids while giving a contemporary internal space.

The large glass facade is successful in revealing the structural system as well as giving the Brewery building a new contemporary image.

_Large Glass Facade

_Oak Structural System

_Complementary Contemporary Proposal

Architects: Menos é Mais Arquitectos, João Mendes Ribeiro ArquitectoLocation: Ribeira Grande, PortugalArea: 12914.0 sqmYear: 2014

Arquipélago – Contemporary Arts Centre / Menos é Mais Arquitectos + João Mendes Ribeiro Arquitecto

This regeneration proposal has been a precedent for the proposals for the Workshops for a number of reasons. The contrast of traditional and contmeporary matierals is very successful in this design. The internal spaces are open plan giving flexibility to the future use and each space can cater to the needs of the internal function. The contemporary interventions follow a fairly simplistic form, which in fitting within the context of the simple profiled existing buildings.

TheThe use of reclaimed stones, contrasting contemporary materials and repition of forms will be carried over to define the design of the workshop and the areas between.

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Research Facilities Entrance

Public Entrance

Service Access

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Public Entrance

Service Access


Public Entrance

Service Access


Public Entrance

Service Access

_Phase 1 MasterplanYears 0 - 3

The primary stage of the regeneration proposal focuses primarily on readying the building for its new function as the Materials Research Centre. This phase includes the following interventions:

Removal of the Gate House, Barn, Perimeter Walls and 1950’s West Wing.Construction of the Cafe + Library, Digital Fabrication Workshop, Metal Workshop and East Wing Accomodation.Diverted Primary Access to the Research Centre to rear of Workshops.Public Frontage established.Services Access provided to the North of the East Wing.External Spaces Created, such as the New Public Frontage, New Cloister and the Live Project Space extending into the wider extents of the site.


This stage of the regeneration masterplan marks the shift towards the physical regeneration of the building of the Convent and the expansion into the extents of the site for the use of the Permaculture Research Program. This phase includes the following inteventions:

Construction of the new Dining Facilities and Communal Space to the end of the North Wing.Establishment of the Permaculture Research Program.Expansion of use to South of the building for the growth of crops and other land use functions.


This stage of the regeneration proposal will see the expansion of the EATC’s impact to all areas of the wider site for the use of the Permaculture Research Program. The convent will see significant regeneration impact due to the interventions made by the students to improve the building fabric. This phase will include the following interventions:

Construction of the Ceramic Studio Extension and the Vertical Access to the Digital Fabrication and Research Facilities in the North Wing.Expansion of the Permaculture Research Program to Extents of Site.

This phase will include the expansion of the EATC program to the City of Evora. Students will be required to apply their skills in regeneration and conservation in a number of degraded buildings within the city centre.


Public Entrance

Service Access

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_White Plaster _Reclaimed Stone _Local Granite _Cast-in-Place Concrete _Zinc _Reclaimed Roof Tiles_Cor-Ten Steel

_Material Selection

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_Future Accommodation Wing _Future Workshops _Future Materials Research Library

_Phase 1 Areas of Intervention Preview

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_01 To Respect Nature

The intervention in the Convento Sao Bento de Castris aims to achieve minimal impact on the existing ecosystem environment. The proposed interventions will building on the existing morphology, bringing the building up to a contemporary age with as minimal impact on the exisitng building.

_06 To Protect Cultural Landscape

TheThe wider use of the site and existing landscape will develop and consider the existing methods of cultivation, use and farming. The conditions for farming in this area are good, and the use of tradtional methods will be employed along side the research into contemporary Permaculture advancement in later stages of the Proposed Regeneration Strategy.

_Participation in Regeneration

Components of the Regeneration Strategy

_East Wing Accomodation

_Communal Cafe and Research Library

_Digital Fabrication Workshops

_Industrial Material Workshops

_11 To Support Autonomy

TheThe new function of the convent will reinforce and aim to achieve a self-sufficient community. The operations of the building include accomodation, self-building, access to water and self-production, growth of foods and breeding of selective livestock in the later phases when permacultural research becomes a focus of the centre.

_12 To Promote Local Activities

EEATC will teach and enhance local production, processing and trade. The curriculum will focus on the education of local processing, skills and adaptive transformation of degenerative buildings. The physical regeneration of the convent and wider links to the city of Evora will rely on locally sourced materials, skills and labour while providing a platform to experiment and implement contemporary reuse and regeneration strategies.

_13 To Optimise Construction Efforts

TheThe regeneration strategy aims to optimise construction efforts in a number of ways to ultimately reduce costs and waste. The regeneration will be optimised by technically simplifying interventions, reducing material use, planning in phases and having multiple uses for spaces. The overall regeneration of the convent building is designed to be a long term approach to find a new use for the building and teach traditional skills that can be used to regenerate other buildings in the region.used to regenerate other buildings in the region.

_14 To Extend the Buildings Lifetime

TheThe proposed scheme is aimed to achieve a long term use of the building and implement a sustainable business plan to drive the regeneration process. The physical interventions in the building will be a part of the tought curriculum which will include maintenance and restoration of degrading elements. The new layout of the building will enable adaptability and allow for future expansion.allow for future expansion.

_15 To Save Resources

The ongoing regeneration strategy will be linked and rely heavily The ongoing regeneration strategy will be linked and rely heavily on the use of local materials, trades and skills, which will ultimately reduce waste of material and energy. Renewable energy will also be incorporated through the use of photovoltaic panels. Other passive systems will be implemented to reduce the overal energy consumption of the building. Certain elements of the site will be available for community such as the community gardens. gardens.

_07 To Transfer Construction Cultures

TheThe proposal focuses on eductation of both traditional and contemporary construction techniques. This will be tought and practically explored throughout the ongoing regeneration of the existing buildings. The educational curriculum incorporates the following skills and knowledge, passed on from local tradesmen, researchers, craftsmen and designers: IdentityIdentity Know-How Expression of Mastery Culture Preservation Constructive Memory Adaptation to local Resources Response to Needs Evolution

_08 To Enhance Creativity

TheThe proposed function of the Evora Alternative Technology Centre ecourages creative expression and innovative design solutions through building regeneration. The EATC will become a library of embedded knowledge, building on collective intelligence and research. The approach to building regeneration and material research will require resourcefulness, dexterity, testing and diverse solutions to achieve long lasting and sustainable results.

_09 To Recognise Intangible Values

The existing building and future interventions will build on the accumulated identity of the place. The building itself is associated with intangibe values, including:

Collective Memory Cultural IdentityLink to the Place Symbolic RepresentationSacrednessSacredness History and Mythology

Any proposals for interventions and restoration will consider these aspects of the identity of the convent building.

_10 To Encourage Social Cohesion

The Evora Alternaive Technology Centre spaces and activites for both public and private use. Public activites include exhibitions, tours, access to the chapel and open training days. The private activites are the focus of the proposal which include material research, teaching, practical application and live projects.

_02 To be Appropriately Situated

The interventions and existing building take into account the sites bioclimactic features. Some areas of the site, such as the grading of the landscape, will need to be manipulated to accomodate the new interventions. The proposal does however consider the sites orientation, wind directions, climate and proximity to the water table.

_03 To Reduce Pollution and Waste Materials

The proposal optimises resources gained from reclaiming materials in order to reduce pollution and other negative impacts. The use of reclaimed materials and locally sourced materials and skills in order to renovate and build the new interventions will ultimately reduce waste throughout the buildings lifetime.

_04 To Contribute to Health Quality

The inhabitants and locals to the site will live in a healthy environment following the transformation of the existing convent building. The choice of materials, environmental control and building comfort will provide healthy and habitable spaces. The interventions to the existing building will take into account the following when bringing the convent into contemporary use:

Healthy MaterialsHealthy Materials Thermal Insulation Comfort DevicesHygrothermal Control Natural Ventilation Natural Lighting Natural Shading Buffer Spaces

_05 To Reduce Natural Hazard Effects

The proposal will take into account the existing site conditions and previously used methods for preventing the effects of natural hazards such as:

Flood Resistance Flood Damage Seismic ResistanceReinforced Stability Wind Barriers

_Objectives to Achieve Sustainable ArchitectureThese key headings outline the primary objectives to be met by the proposal of the Evora Alternative Technology Centre and the transformaiton of the Convento Sao Bento de Castris. The structure and objectives outlined are taken from Lessons from Vernacular Heritage to Sustainable Architecture l Versus.

TheThe proposal takes a holistic approach to achieving Regeneration for the abandoned building of the prior Convento Sao Bento de Castris. The Regeneration Strategy aims to meet the following objectives:

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_01 To Respect Nature

The intervention in the Convento Sao Bento de Castris aims to achieve minimal impact on the existing ecosystem environment. The proposed interventions will building on the existing morphology, bringing the building up to a contemporary age with as minimal impact on the exisitng building.

_06 To Protect Cultural Landscape

TheThe wider use of the site and existing landscape will develop and consider the existing methods of cultivation, use and farming. The conditions for farming in this area are good, and the use of tradtional methods will be employed along side the research into contemporary Permaculture advancement in later stages of the Proposed Regeneration Strategy.

_Participation in Regeneration

Components of the Regeneration Strategy

_East Wing Accomodation

_Communal Cafe and Research Library

_Digital Fabrication Workshops

_Industrial Material Workshops

_11 To Support Autonomy

TheThe new function of the convent will reinforce and aim to achieve a self-sufficient community. The operations of the building include accomodation, self-building, access to water and self-production, growth of foods and breeding of selective livestock in the later phases when permacultural research becomes a focus of the centre.

_12 To Promote Local Activities

EEATC will teach and enhance local production, processing and trade. The curriculum will focus on the education of local processing, skills and adaptive transformation of degenerative buildings. The physical regeneration of the convent and wider links to the city of Evora will rely on locally sourced materials, skills and labour while providing a platform to experiment and implement contemporary reuse and regeneration strategies.

_13 To Optimise Construction Efforts

TheThe regeneration strategy aims to optimise construction efforts in a number of ways to ultimately reduce costs and waste. The regeneration will be optimised by technically simplifying interventions, reducing material use, planning in phases and having multiple uses for spaces. The overall regeneration of the convent building is designed to be a long term approach to find a new use for the building and teach traditional skills that can be used to regenerate other buildings in the region.used to regenerate other buildings in the region.

_14 To Extend the Buildings Lifetime

TheThe proposed scheme is aimed to achieve a long term use of the building and implement a sustainable business plan to drive the regeneration process. The physical interventions in the building will be a part of the tought curriculum which will include maintenance and restoration of degrading elements. The new layout of the building will enable adaptability and allow for future expansion.allow for future expansion.

_15 To Save Resources

The ongoing regeneration strategy will be linked and rely heavily The ongoing regeneration strategy will be linked and rely heavily on the use of local materials, trades and skills, which will ultimately reduce waste of material and energy. Renewable energy will also be incorporated through the use of photovoltaic panels. Other passive systems will be implemented to reduce the overal energy consumption of the building. Certain elements of the site will be available for community such as the community gardens. gardens.

_07 To Transfer Construction Cultures

TheThe proposal focuses on eductation of both traditional and contemporary construction techniques. This will be tought and practically explored throughout the ongoing regeneration of the existing buildings. The educational curriculum incorporates the following skills and knowledge, passed on from local tradesmen, researchers, craftsmen and designers: IdentityIdentity Know-How Expression of Mastery Culture Preservation Constructive Memory Adaptation to local Resources Response to Needs Evolution

_08 To Enhance Creativity

TheThe proposed function of the Evora Alternative Technology Centre ecourages creative expression and innovative design solutions through building regeneration. The EATC will become a library of embedded knowledge, building on collective intelligence and research. The approach to building regeneration and material research will require resourcefulness, dexterity, testing and diverse solutions to achieve long lasting and sustainable results.

_09 To Recognise Intangible Values

The existing building and future interventions will build on the accumulated identity of the place. The building itself is associated with intangibe values, including:

Collective Memory Cultural IdentityLink to the Place Symbolic RepresentationSacrednessSacredness History and Mythology

Any proposals for interventions and restoration will consider these aspects of the identity of the convent building.

_10 To Encourage Social Cohesion

The Evora Alternaive Technology Centre spaces and activites for both public and private use. Public activites include exhibitions, tours, access to the chapel and open training days. The private activites are the focus of the proposal which include material research, teaching, practical application and live projects.

_02 To be Appropriately Situated

The interventions and existing building take into account the sites bioclimactic features. Some areas of the site, such as the grading of the landscape, will need to be manipulated to accomodate the new interventions. The proposal does however consider the sites orientation, wind directions, climate and proximity to the water table.

_03 To Reduce Pollution and Waste Materials

The proposal optimises resources gained from reclaiming materials in order to reduce pollution and other negative impacts. The use of reclaimed materials and locally sourced materials and skills in order to renovate and build the new interventions will ultimately reduce waste throughout the buildings lifetime.

_04 To Contribute to Health Quality

The inhabitants and locals to the site will live in a healthy environment following the transformation of the existing convent building. The choice of materials, environmental control and building comfort will provide healthy and habitable spaces. The interventions to the existing building will take into account the following when bringing the convent into contemporary use:

Healthy MaterialsHealthy Materials Thermal Insulation Comfort DevicesHygrothermal Control Natural Ventilation Natural Lighting Natural Shading Buffer Spaces

_05 To Reduce Natural Hazard Effects

The proposal will take into account the existing site conditions and previously used methods for preventing the effects of natural hazards such as:

Flood Resistance Flood Damage Seismic ResistanceReinforced Stability Wind Barriers

_Objectives to Achieve Sustainable ArchitectureThese key headings outline the primary objectives to be met by the proposal of the Evora Alternative Technology Centre and the transformaiton of the Convento Sao Bento de Castris. The structure and objectives outlined are taken from Lessons from Vernacular Heritage to Sustainable Architecture l Versus.

TheThe proposal takes a holistic approach to achieving Regeneration for the abandoned building of the prior Convento Sao Bento de Castris. The Regeneration Strategy aims to meet the following objectives:

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04Phase 1 Design

The Phase 1 Design proposal focuses on three key areas of intervention for the provision of an Accommodation Wing, Library and Communal Cafe and Materials Workshops.

The Design is communicated as a journey through the building, moving through the building as a future user towards the Library and Communal Cafe, where the majority of the Phase 1 Interventions Occur. The Design Interventions are presented through visual imagery, detail design and through traditional architectural drawings.

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The Proposed View of the Convent

The removal of the perimeter buildings for the Evora Alternative Technology Centre proposal reorientates the users view of the building. Now, the

Historically Significant Chapel is the primary focus of the facade. This new public frontage encourages visitors to gather at the Chapel entrance and make their way into the building. The private division is removed and all of the main,

interventions for the EATC occur in the rear of the building, in order to not detract from the Visually Significant aspects of the new frontage.

The Existing View of the Convent

Upon the approach to the existing Convento Sao Bento de Castris, one feels disconnected from the Historic and Religiously Significant aspects of the

building. The perimeter building and walls disconnect those on the outside from the core aspects of the building such as the chapel, cloister and other

significant spaces. The entrance is gated, which marks a clear division between public and private spaces.

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The Proposed View from the Chapel Entrance

The removal of the Gate House and Barn Building open up the Entrance to the Chapel and Convent to the Surrounding Landscape. This view is enhanced by the visual route of the Aqueduct towards the Visual Landmark of the Historical

City of Evora in the Distance.

The Existing View from the Chapel Entrance

All Views out of the Convent are restricted by perimeter buildings and walls. Users of the building can only see beyond these obstructions when on the

upper floors of the building. When within the building, one feels disconnected from the surrounding landscape and historical narrative of Evora.

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_1 View ot EATC Chapel Exhibition Space

The entrance to the Convento Sao Bento de Castris will be emphasised by the removal of the Gate House building and creating a new public frontage. Exhibitions of student work and material research experiments will be held throughout the year, completely open to the public, with the aim in educating and displaying the work that is being produced within the Centre’s Reseach facilities.

_2 The Chapel Exhibition Space

The chapel will be an exhibition hall that displays both the significan aspects of the building’s history as well as the work produced at the Evora Alternative Technology Centre. Models, materials, structures and other forms of work will be presented on display cases throughout the chapel.

_3 The New Cloister

After moving through the exhibition hall, visitors will come to the new cloister three sided cloister which opens out into the wider landscape of the Centre. This space remains the heart of the building but now draws users and activity out from the building to the areas of Material and Permacultural Research.

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_4 The Cloister Corridor

The circulation space around the new cloister will take the students and users of the facilities towards the accomodation wing. This space will remain as when the building was used as a working convent. The tought program of the Evora Alternative Technology Centre will equip students with the skills and knowledge on how to restore and conserve spaces such as these.

_5 The East Wing Void

This void between the two parts of the East wing will be enclosed, joining the two parts on the first floor for the new accomodation wing. This intervention will minimally impact the existing structure of the building, but will bridge this void and enclose it from the elements.

_6 The Accomodation Wing

The bridged accomodation wing will be presented as an open-plan space, available for long-stay students to build a living/sleeping pod using the skills and techniques they gain from the tought program. This excerise is meant to showcase the abilities of the students to apply their knowledge of materials and building techniques in a practical way. New students can choose to re-purpose pods of students that have left the Centre, or build their own personalised pod.

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Internal Glazing to Enlcose Portion of Cloister Corridor

Folding Doors at Ground Floor Level

Lift and Vertical Circulaiton

Existing Rooms Retained. To be used

for Office and Storage Space

Main Entrance Retained

Cafe Bar

Lounge Space

Walls Retained as Existing

Original West Wing Plan to be shown at Ground Floor with Granite Stones

_Materials Research Library and Communal Cafe Ground Floor Plan1:200

Cast-In-Place Concrete External Finish

Rebar ReinforcementAir Gap

External Existing Internal

Proposed InternalVapour Barrier

Thermal Insulation Boards

Plasterboard Internal Finish

Engineered Timber Column

Galvanised Steel Profile

Resin Anchors to Existing Wall

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Cast-In-Place Concrete External Finish

Rebar ReinforcementAir Gap

External Existing Internal

Proposed InternalVapour Barrier

Thermal Insulation Boards


Engineered Timber Column

Galvanised Steel Profile

Resin Anchors to Existing Wall

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_Materials Research Library and Communal Cafe First Floor Plan1:200

_Materials Research Library Concept Collage

This conceptual image simply illustrates the type of intervention to be made within the existing space. The storage and display of Material and Literary Research will be provided throughout the main floor walls and on an upper level. The display of the models, books and works will not be limited by the amount of shelf space available, but the room will become an archive and evolving wealth of knowledge gained at the Evora Alternative Technology Centre.

Glazing to be fitted to internal face of cloister wall openings

Full height Glazing to enclose cloister corridor

Full Height Glazing treated to limit Thermal Gain

Lift and Vertical Circulation

Opening in existing wall. I-Beam at high

level to carry structural load

Material Research Library, shelving and

computer working stations

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Glazing to be fitted to internal face of cloister wall openings

Walls to Remain as Existing. Internal Amendments to make good

Full Height Glazing treated to limit Thermal Gain

Lift and Vertical Circulation

Library Mezzanine Level, Lightweight Metal

Deck on Cantilevered Structural Beams

Quiet Working Space, Internal Amendments to

make good

Roofs Retained as Existing

Zinc Fascia with Internal Gutter System

Reclaimed Roof Tiles from Demolished Buildings

Skylight Windows. Openable for High Level

Ventilation

_Roof Plan

_Materials Research Library and Communal Cafe Second Floor Plan1:200

_Materials Research Library and Communal Cafe Roof Plan1:200

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_Roof Plan

_LibraryWest Elevation1:200 @A3

Existing Portion of West Wing Retained

High Level Ventilation Panels to allow for Natural Ventilation

Curtain Wall System. Internal Face Structure Fixed back to main wall at edges and to Engineered Timber Structural System.

Concrete Profile Finish

Steel Cable Structural Cross Bracing

Zinc Fascia and Internal Gutter System

Skylight Windows

Folding Doors

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Low Level Ventilation : Folding Doors

High Level Ventilation : Louvred Panels : Colt

Plasterboard Internal FinishInsulation Between Metal Stud Frame

Air GapCast-in-place Concrete External Finish

Proposed Roof : Reclaimed Roof Tiles

Existing Roof Structure and Tiles Retained

Timber Structural Framing

Proposed First Floor Supported on

Timber Structural Frame :

Concrete Screed Brushed Finish

Proposed Ground Floor Slab :

Concrete Floor Finish

Supporting Proposed Roof and

Bridging the Load of the Existing Roof

_New/Existing Junction

Low Level Ventilation : Folding Doors

High Level Ventilation : Louvred Panels : Colt

Plasterboard Internal FinishInsulation Between Metal Stud Frame

Air GapCast-in-place Concrete External Finish




Proposed First Floor Supported on

Timber Structural Frame :

Concrete Screed Brushed Finish





_Materials Research Library and Communal CafeJunction and Detail Diagrams

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_Materials and Research LibraryShelving on First and Second Floors for the display and storage of literary and material research. This becomes the focus of the Centre, housing and expressing the embedded knowledge gained through experimental research and application.

_Cafe and Communal SpacesThe Cafe Bar at ground level serves as a rest point for visitors and students of the Centre. The lounge areas encourage people to stay and enjoy the space. _Links to Accomodation Wing

The widened openings leading out of the Library travel towards the West Wing around the new 3-sided Cloister.

_The Chapel Exhibition HallThe EATC utilises the Chapel as a function space, exhibiting the work produced by the students of the centre and other researchers throughout the year.

_The Non-CloisterThe removal of the East Wing opens up the Cloister to be directly accessed from the wider extents of the site. This now encourages the expansion of Materials Research studies from the workshops to the rest of the building, ultimately contributing to the wider regeneration of the building in later phases.

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Walls Retained as Existing. Internal Amendments to Make Good

Mezzanine Level. Metal Deck and Railings supported on Cantile-vered beams, Anchored through Existing Walls

Void Space Retained for Servicing

Existing and Proposed Roof Junction Supported on Timber

Frame Structure

High Level Ventilation Louvers

Openings in Existing Wall. Steel I-Beam to Support the Opening

Treated Glass Facade to Prevent Thermal Gain

Engineered Timber Primary Structural System

Ground Floor Rooms Retained as Existing. Internal Amendments to Make Good. To be used for Office and Storage Space

_LibrarySection1:100 @A3

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Walls Retained as Existing. Internal Amendments to Make

Good

Glazed Wall and Groudn Floor Entrance

Windows to Internal Face of Cloister Walls

Lift Shaft and Vertical Circulation

Proposed Roofs Adjoining to Existing with Offset Roof Profile

Engineered Timber Primary Structural Elements

First Floor Materials Research Library

Mezzanine Level Library Space

Ground Floor Cafe bar

Glazed Wall to Enclose Library Space and Cloister

Passage from External


Mezzanine Level. Metal Deck and Railings supported on Cantile-vered beams, Anchored through Existing Walls

Void Space Retained for Servicing

Existing and Proposed Roof Junction Supported on Timber

Frame Structure

High Level Ventilation Louvers

Openings in Existing Wall. Steel I-Beam to Support the Opening

Treated Glass Facade to Prevent Thermal Gain

Engineered Timber Primary Structural System

Ground Floor Rooms Retained as Existing. Internal Amendments to Make Good. To be used for Office and Storage Space


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Engineered Timber Structural Beam

Proposed Floor Floor Supported on Engineered Timber Structural Frame and Anchored back to existing walls

Steel Connection Bracket

Engineered Timber Bracing

Engineered Timber Structural Column

Existing Internal Proposed Internal

Engineered Timber Structural Beam

Proposed Floor Floor Supported on Engineered Timber Structural Frame and Anchored back to existing walls

Steel Connection Bracket

Engineered Timber Bracing




Steel Base Plate

Concrete Floor Slab and Finish Floor Surface

Vapour Membrane

High Density Insulation

Compacted Sand SubstrateHardcore SubstrateEarth

Reinforced Pad Foundation Support to Each Column(Not shown in this view)

Existing Internal

Existing Floor Construction

Ground

Proposed Internal


Steel Base Plate

Concrete Floor Slab and Finish Floor Surface

Vapour Membrane

High Density Insulation

Compacted Sand SubstrateHardcore SubstrateEarth

Reinforced Pad Foundation Support to Each Column(Not shown in this view)

Existing Internal

Existing Floor Construction

Ground

Proposed Internal

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Existing Roof over Library RetainedZinc Roof Fascia and Rainwater GutterTimber SupportsTimber Roof Support Beam

Reclaimed Roof TilesVapour MembraneTimber BattensInsulation Between Roof JoistsPlywood SheetPlasterboard Internal FinishEngineered Timber JoistsSteel Connection BracketEngineered Timber BeamEngineered Timber Column

External


Existing Roof over Library RetainedZinc Roof Fascia and Rainwater GutterTimber SupportsTimber Roof Support Beam

Reclaimed Roof TilesVapour MembraneTimber BattensInsulation Between Roof JoistsPlywood SheetPlasterboard Internal FinishEngineered Timber JoistsSteel Connection BracketEngineered Timber BeamEngineered Timber Column

External



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Cloister Passage Retained as Existing. To be made fully enclosed in future Phases

Engineered Timber Sturcture to Bridge Existing and Proposed Roofs.

Hanging Light Fixture

Mezzanine. Lightweight Metal Deck supported on Cantilever Structure fixed back through Existing Walls. See Detail.

Main Research Space. Tables and Computer Desks provided within Material and Literature Library

Rooms at Ground Floor Retained as Existing. To be used for Office and Storage Space

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Library Shelves

Steel Plate

External Internal

Anchors

Chemical Bonded Resin

Glass Panel Railing

Steel Edge Profile

Portuguese Oak Floor Boards

Plywood SheetSteel C-Profile SupportSteel Cantilever Support Beam Anchored through Existing WallSteel Plate Welded to Cantilever Support Beam

_Section DetailProposed Mezzanine and Existing Wall Junction1:20 @ A3



Engineered Timber Structural Frame

Steel Beam : Mezzanine Cantilever Support

Glass Panel Railing


Mezzanine Cantilever Beams

Anchored through Existing Wall





Mezzanine : Metal Deck with Portugues Oak Floor Boards



Engineered Timber Structural Frame

Steel Beam : Mezzanine Cantilever Support

Glass Panel Railing


Mezzanine Cantilever Beams

Anchored through Existing Wall





Mezzanine : Metal Deck with Portugues Oak Floor Boards

_Library Mezzanine and Timber Structure Diagram

_Library Junction with Existing Building Diagram

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_LibrarySouth Elevation1:200 @A3

_LibraryNorth Elevation1:200 @A3

Main entrance Retained as Existing

Materials Research Library and Communal Cafe Space

Skylight Windows. Openable for High Level Ventilation

Hidden Frame Windows to be fitted on Internal Face of Cloister Openings

Materials Research Library and Communal

Cafe Space

Zinc Fascia and Internal Gutter

Reclaimed Roof Tiles

Cast In Place Concrete External Finish

Zinc Frame. Double Glazed. Side Swing .

New 3-Sided Cloister to Open Up To and Incorporate the Wider Site

Chapel entrance Retained as Existing. Chapel to be used as Exhibition Space according to EATC Programme

Public Vehicular Access

Uninterrupted Elevation due to the Removal of the Gate House and Barn Building

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_Digital Fabrication Workshop

_Services and Storage RoomMechanical Air Filtration and Air Extraction Units for Timber and Digital Fabrication Workshops

_Robotic Arm3.5m radius clear areaSafety Glass Protected Wall Area with Noise Reduction Plasterboard

_CNC Machine2100 x 4200 Bed SizeSafety Glass Protected Wall Area with Noise Reduction Plasterboard

_Digital Fabrication LabComputer StationsLaser Cutter3D Printers

_Stone WorkshopWorking Areas, Storage and Heavy Machinery

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_Services and Storage RoomMechanical Air Filtration and Air Extraction Units for Timber and Digital Fabrication Workshops

_Robotic Arm3.5m radius clear areaSafety Glass Protected Wall Area with Noise Reduction Plasterboard

_CNC Machine2100 x 4200 Bed SizeSafety Glass Protected Wall Area with Noise Reduction Plasterboard

_Digital Fabrication LabComputer StationsLaser Cutter3D Printers

_Stone WorkshopWorking Areas, Storage and Heavy Machinery

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Proposed Wall ConstructionCor-Ten Finish

Metal Stud layer100mm Insulation Boards


Proposed Structure150 x 150 mm Portuguese Oak

Engineered Timber Structure

Existing Walls Retained

Proposed Structure287 x 287 mm Galvanised Steel

I-Beam Structure

Proposed ServicesMechanical Ventilation System to All

Workshops.High Level Air Extraction System



Proposed Wall ConstructionReclaimed Stone and Concrete

External FinishMetal Stud layer

100mm Insulation BoardsPlasterboard Internal Finish

Folding Exterior Doors

Proposed Insulation boards to Inside of Existing Walls


Proposed WC’s3 x Male Cubile, 3 x Urinal

4 x Female Cubicle

Existing Walls and Structure Retained

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Proposed Wall ConstructionCor-Ten Finish

Metal Stud layer100mm Insulation Boards


Proposed Structure150 x 150 mm Portuguese Oak

Engineered Timber Structure


Proposed Structure287 x 287 mm Galvanised Steel

I-Beam Structure





Proposed Wall ConstructionReclaimed Stone and Concrete

External FinishMetal Stud layer

100mm Insulation BoardsPlasterboard Internal Finish

Folding Exterior Doors

Proposed Insulation boards to Inside of Existing Walls


Proposed WC’s3 x Male Cubile, 3 x Urinal

4 x Female Cubicle

Existing Walls and Structure Retained

Proposed Roof ConstructionCor-Ten Finish

Metal Frame Structure100mm Insulation Boards


Proposed Skylight WindowsCentre Pivot Opening


Proposed Skylight WindowsCentre Pivot Opening

Proposed Photovoltaic PanelsEmbedded within Roof to line flush

with Roof Profile

Proposed Photovoltaic PanelsEmbedded within Roof to line flush

with Roof Profile

Existing Roof Retained

Proposed Roof ConstructionReclaimed Roof Tiles External Finish

Metal Frame 100mm Insulation Boards


Zinc Profile Fasciawith Gutter Profile

Existing Roof Retained

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_WorkshopsEast Elevation 21:200 @A3

_WorkshopsNorth Elevation 21:200 @A3


_Digital Fabrication WorkshopInsertion within walls of Existing Barn Building

_Metals WorkshopNew Build and Junction with Existing Building


Internal Amendments to make fit for Timber Workshop

Proposed Entrance to Existing Building

Timber Workshop_

Digital Fabrcation Workshop_ Internal Amendments to make fit for Stone Workshop

Metals Workshop_Barn Building Walls Retained

Proposed Opening in Existing Wall for Timber Workshop Access

Facade Retained as Existing

Reclaimed Stone External Finish

Cast-In-Place Concrete


Cor-Ten External FinishPhotovoltaic Panels

Skylight Windows

_Service Housing Room









Timber Workshop_


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Metals Workshop_Barn Building Walls Retained

Proposed Opening in Existing Wall for Timber Workshop Access

Facade Retained as Existing


Cast-In-Place Concrete


Cor-Ten External FinishPhotovoltaic Panels

Skylight Windows

_Service Housing Room









Timber Workshop_


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Existing Walls

Proposed Insertion

Cladding and Facade Proposal

Structure and High Level Services Proposal

Existing Walls and Surrounding Buildings

_Workshop Insertion DiagramDigital Fabrication Workshop : Junction, Structure and Cladding

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Existing Walls

Proposed Insertion


Structure and High Level Services Proposal


3500mm Radius Clear Area

Noise Reduction Plasterboard

Services Provided at High Level

Mechanical Ventilation and Cable Supply

Saftey Glass Wall

5000mm Height Clear Area

Fixed Down to Concrete Slab

_Exploded Construction DiagramDigital Fabrication Workshop Structure and Cladding

_Robotic Arm Diagrams

90

_Metals Workshop

_Sequence Key

_Metals WorkshopGalvanised Steel Primary StructureMechanical Ventilation System at High Level

_Bridge CraneSupported on Primary Structure

_Wall OpeningLoad supported on Steel I-Beam

_LightingSkylight Windows and Internal Lighting Provided

_Stone WorkshopWorking Areas and Storage of Heavy Materials

91_Sequence Key

_Metals WorkshopGalvanised Steel Primary StructureMechanical Ventilation System at High Level

_Bridge CraneSupported on Primary Structure

_Wall OpeningLoad supported on Steel I-Beam

_LightingSkylight Windows and Internal Lighting Provided

_Stone WorkshopWorking Areas and Storage of Heavy Materials

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Proposed Structu

ral Slab

and Finished Floor

Existing Floor : C

onstructio

n Unknown

Proposed Roof : R

eclaimed Roof Tile

Finish

Existing Roof : O

ld Roof Tiles

Existing Timber Structure

Existing External Walls : Brick Construction

Proposed 100mm Insulation Panels

Proposed Steel I-Beam Structural Framing

Proposed Crane Rail

Proposed External Walls

Roof Edge Profile Hidden Gutter



_Steel I-Beam Structural Frame

_Reclaimed Stone External Finish

_Concrete External Finish

Structural Slab


Zinc Profile Windows

Metal Frame and Insulation Panels

Fire Protection Layer


Proposed Structu

ral Slab

and Finished Floor

Existing Floor : C

onstructio

n Unknown

Proposed Roof : R

eclaimed Roof Tile

Finish

Existing Roof : O

ld Roof Tiles





Proposed Crane Rail








Structural Slab






_Workshop Construction DiagramMetals Workshop : Junction, Structure and Cladding

_Workshop Section DiagramsMetals Workshop : Structure and Cladding

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Bridge Crane Rails

Bridge Crane System Supported on

Primary Steel Frame

Hoist and Hook

Central S

ystem Motor

Clear Working Area Mantained Below

Proposed Structu

ral Slab

and Finished Floor

Existing Floor : C

onstructio

n Unknown

Proposed Roof : R

eclaimed Roof Tile

Finish

Existing Roof : O

ld Roof Tiles





Proposed Crane Rail








Structural Slab






_Junction DiagramProposed Metals Workshop building and Existing Stone Workshop Building

_Bridge Crane Plan

_Bridge Crane Axonometric Diagram

_Bridge Crane Structural Support Diagram

94_Sequence Key

96_Sequence Key

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