Proposta de recuperação e reconversão da Quinta da Quintã na Lixa. O exercício do projecto como potencial interpretativo.

Abstract

In This dissertation is approached the issue of an architectural intervention in rural areas through the development of a proposal for the conversion of a pre-existing building. The proposal for an intervention is based on a previous study, embryonic, intended as analysis in order to provide a time and theoretical frame for the issue in question. In this approach, the application of the project has an interpretive potential, so as to give greater clarity over the problems found in interventions of this nature, by stating hem. Based on the practice (proposal) and a subsequent reflection it is intended to create a narrative which allows for different ways of intervening in architectural heritage. The process relies on a theoretical and practical methodology with simultaneous and complementary practices, based on a tree-phased structure: preliminary research (theory), proposal (practice) and reflection (theoretical and practical). It also underlines as issues/topics to be addressed: How to use ruins/pre-existing structures? ; What should be kept and/or removed?, How the new program fits with pre-existing structures and areas?, Or How to combine materials and construction techniques from different periods? On these issues/ topics this study aims to formulate responses based on issues that help structuring and clarifying the design and interventional process of this nature. So this study is focused on the theoretical and practical development of previously selected issues/topics, specific to this type of intervention.