Bus-Metro Line Shelters for 'Boavista-Imprio / lvaro Siza VieiraSave this picture! Pedro CardigoBus StationPorto, PortugalArchitects: Tiago Figueiredo, lvaro Siza VieiraAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:360 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2024 PhotographsPhotographs:Pedro CardigoMore SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. I was invited to this project by Metro do Porto and, initially, I did not accept because I understood that the basic layout would leave the avenue with only one lane for automobiles and I disagreed with the proposal for a roundabout at the junction of Av. Marechal Gomes da Costa with Av. da Boavista.Save this picture!Later, we were informed that the metro line would be shared with other buses and cars, and that a new roundabout would no longer be built, maintaining the linear axis of Av. da Boavista all the way to the sea.Save this picture!At the same time, the Serralves Foundation expressed interest in having me accept the design of the station since it is located in its nearby surroundings, in front of the existing wall surrounding the Serralves gardens and museum.Save this picture!We therefore accepted the project, requesting that it extend to include the three stations: Serralves, Joo de Barros, and Imprio, proposing their location along Av. Marechal Gomes da Costa, situated among the existing trees in the central green space and connected by a pedestrian path made of gravel.Save this picture!This was the executed project, which is now practically completed.The particular unified atmosphere of Av. Marechal Gomes da Costa, with a low-density residential program throughout, led to the decision not to consider the stations and shelters with the usual metal and glass solution, but to opt for a design in which the stations are integrated and relate to this urban context.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Particular care was taken with the central pedestrian path and its connection to the three stations, the landscaping, and its variations.Porto, December 9, 2024lvaro SizaSave this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessProject locationAddress:Porto, PortugalLocation to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.About this officelvaro Siza VieiraOfficeTiago FigueiredoOfficePublished on January 01, 2025Cite: "Bus-Metro Line Shelters for 'Boavista-Imprio / lvaro Siza Vieira" [Abrigos da Linha de Metro-Bus Boavista-Imprio / lvaro Siza Vieira] 01 Jan 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1025165/bus-metro-line-shelters-for-boavista-imperio-alvaro-siza-vieira&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream