Re-think an Icon
In Monsanto's Forest Park, Lisbon, an iconic building is going to be destroyed by the time. The aim of the design is to find the way to rehabilitate this place.
The project focuses on three key points:
the memory, the sustainability and the intimate contact with nature.
The Natural Observatory remains as a symbol and landmark of the Monsanto Forest Park, having kept the traits that make it immediately recognizable.
Next to the Observatory there is a new addiction made with natural materials. The visitors come in direct contact with wood and earth, in a place that aims to be in harmony with the natural surroundings.
Another cornerstone of the project is the Road: it penetrates the dense forest and makes possible to enjoy the beauty of nature. The Road ends with paths that allowing visitors to experience an authentic relationship with environment, that was, is and always will be the protagonist of the Monsanto Forest Park.
International ideas competition by Arqfolium.
In collaboration with: Vito Iovino
