Manuela Panteliades Dermatology Clinic
Jomar Bragança

Manuela Panteliades Dermatology Clinic

Ângela Roldão Arquitetura as Architects

The Manuela Panteliades Dermatology Clinic project was developed by joining two pre-existing rooms to configure the space requested by the client. In terms of area, the space was generous, which made it easier to sectorize its functions.

photo_credit Jomar Bragança
Jomar Bragança
photo_credit Jomar Bragança
Jomar Bragança
photo_credit Jomar Bragança
Jomar Bragança

One of the starting points for the configuration of the space was the creation of a central axis that divides the space into two sides. This central axis, defined by two polycarbonate walls, is an indicator of the functions. One of the walls, inclined, signals patients and those arriving where to go: the waiting room and the service desk. As if it were an arrow, it plastically defined the project.

photo_credit Jomar Bragança
Jomar Bragança
photo_credit Jomar Bragança
Jomar Bragança
photo_credit Jomar Bragança
Jomar Bragança

The walls of the service area, the toilets and other equipment, including the counters in the waiting area, are made of silver ACM (shiny steel). This material created an atmosphere that harmoniously mixed (and confused) the ambience through pleasant shadow and mirroring effects. As the Austrian architect, Adolf Loos, said, “mirrors to enlarge the spaces of illusion”. This same resource was used with the mirrors in the offices, which also reflect the landscape.

photo_credit Jomar Bragança
Jomar Bragança
photo_credit Jomar Bragança
Jomar Bragança

The gray porcelain floors used throughout the clinic expand the spaces and are easy to clean. Furthermore, white walls and white Formica cabinets. Cold materials in neutral colors, offset by warmer light furniture, crowned by the iconic chair by Flávio de Carvalho and the beautiful photography by José Luiz Pederneiras balance the environment.

photo_credit Jomar Bragança
Jomar Bragança

As for the layout of the rooms, first there is the entrance hall, followed by the circulation. In front are the attendants and the waiting room, which is large and has a beautiful view of Serra do Curral! On the right is the doctor's office, two rooms for aesthetic procedures, a studio for photos (before and after) and a small waiting space. On the left there are three more support offices, a pantry/kitchen, a W.C. for employees and special needs, and a pantry. In the middle of the corridor, D.M.L. and visitors' toilet.

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