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Project • By Atelier 66 • Waterways/Wetlands

Cabedelo Waterfront Cycle Path

This project is part of the urban development plan for the Vila Nova de Gaia waterfront, under the Polis Program. It focuses on the Via Marítima do Cabedelo, a dedicated route for cyclists and pedestrians running roughly 1,130 meters from Lavadores Beach to São Paio Park. Our goal was to improve the river and seafront areas, creating a welcoming route that emphasizes the natural beauty of the coast. Hugo Casanova - Atelier 66 Hugo Casanova - Atelier 66 The path follows the cliff edge. Between Lavadores Beach and the park, we carefully integrated the cycle route with existing car traffic, maintaining one or two-way vehicle access where necessary. The track itself is paved with red bituminous asphalt, bordered by pre-... More

Project • By Atelier 66 • Apartments

Apartment in a Workers’ Village

This project involves the renovation of a 35 m² micro-apartment located in a traditional Lisbon ‘vila operária’ (workers' housing complex), focusing on adapting the original layout. Once a fragmented space divided into four tiny rooms, it has been reconfigured into a fluid one-bedroom apartment, complete with an open-plan kitchen and a 5 sqm terrace. Hugo Casanova - Atelier 66 The design strategy is based on creating a continuous, open space, anchored by a central timber volume. This element acts as the primary organizer, defining both private and circulation areas while using its internal depth to house storage and utility functions. By removing the interior walls, we created an open living area that allows na... More