Hydraulic Engineering and Water Resources

Remodelação do abastecimento de água a Pataias

Remodeling of the water supply system of Pataias — Portugal

Remodeling of the water supply system of Pataias — Portugal

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The project aimed to remodel the water supply system of Pataias, starting at the Paredes lift station and up to the reservoirs of Lagoa (to be expanded) and Piscina (to be built). The following works were planned: remodelling of the Paredes lift station, replacement of the pre-existing feeder eduction pipe to Lagoa and Pataias, expansion of the Lagoa reservoir with the construction of a […]

Rede de saneamento de Carris ao Carvalhal de Turquel

Sewerage system from Carris to Carvalhal de Turquel — Portugal

Sewerage system from Carris to Carvalhal de Turquel — Portugal

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This study is intended not only to provide a domestic residual water supply system to the population, but also to significantly promote the depollution of the Alcôa river. Depollution of this river is vital since most of the water collection for county consumption is located at the its spring. The system was divided into three parts: System 1 includes the villages of Carris, Baldio […]

Marina de Cacuaco

Cacuaco Marina — Angola

Cacuaco Marina — Angola

As part of the Special Plan for the Rehabilitation of the Coastal Zone of Cacuaco, the Marina became an infrastructure of reference in the Plan. It is an indisputable
landmark in the new image of the coastal region, markedly contributing to it as a recreational and touristic space. The marina is equipped with 610 berths for vessels of all recreational boating classes, which enables it […]

Ministério da Administração do Território

Ministry of Territory Administration — Angola

Ministry of Territory Administration — Angola

The project for the headquarters of the Ministry of Territory Administration of Angola (Ministério da Administração do território) consisted of the characterisation of the various spaces in the building. It focused on the study of finishing furniture and decoration. In this way, spatial composition structures the environment, attending to the features and functions of each compartment and establishing a logical spatial hierarchy. The use […]

Novo Aeroporto Internacional de Angola (NAIA)
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New International Airport of Angola (NAIA)

New International Airport of Angola (NAIA)

The New International Airport of Angola (NAIA), located 40 km south-east of Luanda, was designed as an alternative to the Quatro de Fevereiro Airport. It was inserted into the context adjacent to the current general master plan and integrated proximity principles to the programmed new urban facilities, fundamental strategic vectors to the territorial consolidation of this new urban infrastructure. The construction and improvement of […]

Quinta da Pesqueira

Quinta da Pesqueira — Portugal

Quinta da Pesqueira — Portugal

The proposal for the house located in Quinta da Pesqueira included the complete remodelling and enlargement of a pre-existing habitation, which was severely degraded and presented serious issues. Facing south, the extension followed the original volumetric concept, maintaining a uniform whole.

In this way, we created a new front using new materials and better construction methods, conferring a contemporary character to the whole.

A1V2’s project was […]

Reabilitação e ampliação do Porto do Lobito
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Port of Lobito rehabilitation and extension — Angola

Port of Lobito rehabilitation and extension — Angola

The Port of Lobito is the second largest cargo port of Angola. It is located in a geographically privileged area of enormous potential. The works are a part of a wider infrastructure recovery plan that encompasses the rehabilitation of the existing Port of Lobito.

This intervention covers diverse areas, such as paving, quay walls recovery, increase of container yard capacity and execution of an exclusive […]