Architecture, Building and Structure Design Bradco Factory by Cristina Vaz Santos e Paulo Rodrigues Bradco is an industrial building designed for the production of watch straps and luxury leather goods in Castelo de Paiva, Portugal. The factory is planned around natural light. Several skylights were placed on the roof so that the production area stays bright for the employees. Stone from the region was used on the exterior, together with glass and steel, to link the building to its territory. Large glazed areas create transparency between the interior and the surrounding landscape. The project was carried out between 2019 and 2020.
Bronze A' Design Award Winner
Bradco Factory by Cristina Vaz Santos e Paulo Rodrigues is a distinguished winner of the A' Architecture, Building and Structure Design Award. Bradco Factory earned the Bronze A' Design Award in 2022 and is showcased on Award Winner among other outstanding designs. Explore the details of the project, discover other works by Cristina Vaz Santos e Paulo Rodrigues and see why Bradco Factory design sets itself apart from its competition.
About Bradco
Architecture, Building and Structure Design Bradco Factory by Cristina Vaz Santos e Paulo Rodrigues Bradco is an industrial building designed for the production of watch straps and luxury leather goods in Castelo de Paiva, Portugal. The factory is planned around natural light. Several skylights were placed on the roof so that the production area stays bright for the employees. Stone from the region was used on the exterior, together with glass and steel, to link the building to its territory. Large glazed areas create transparency between the interior and the surrounding landscape. The project was carried out between 2019 and 2020. Bradco earned the Bronze A' Design Award, a respected level of recognition in the A' Design Award & Competition. Bronze A' Design Award works combine new ideas with skillful designs, and are selected by a grand jury, as noteworthy entries in their respective categories, after fair, ethical, meritocratic and independent academic review, where nominated works are voted via blind peer-review process on pre-established, publicly-available evaluation criteria.
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