Museum of Automobile and Rally, Fafe

Museum of Automobile and Rally, Fafe

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Status: Competition


Project dates:
2018

Area: 3,000 sqm
Construction budget: n/a

Client: Fafe City Hall
Architect & Interior Designer: AR Architecture
Structural Engineer: Aleur Associates

Sector: Culturall

Location: Municipal Market Square, Fafe, Portugal

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DESCRIPTION

The Museum of Automobile and Rally of Portugal (MARP) in Fafe – the home city of the Rally of Portugal often referred to as the “Cathedral of Rally” – will promote the rich history of automotive sports in the country and accommodate the unique collection of about 60 vehicles. It will revitalize the area of the former Fafe Municipal Market, providing the city with new public spaces, cafes, bars, restaurants and a public car park.
The proposed building is a minimalist white hovering mass supported by three transparent volumes. It becomes a hinge point of integrating and interconnecting the adjacent public spaces. The multi-level foyer – the central hub of the building – extends into the square, allowing the passers-by to experience the interiors of the MARP. The car workshops, located below ground, are visible to the public.