Project
Allotment
PURPOSE
Housing and Services
LOCATION
Lousa, Loures
BUILDING AREAS
27.855m2
INTERVENTION AREAS
55.711m2
ARCHITECTURE
Masslab
ESPECIALTIES
A400
STATUS
Under development
LOUSA TOMORROW
A new approach to sustainable growth.
This structuring project for the parish of Lousa, municipality of Loures, lays the foundation for the implementation of a new urban hub at Quinta da Freixeira, representing an investment of over 30M€.
before
afterDespite its eminently agricultural origin in the first half of the 18th century, Quinta da Freixeira evolved into an important industrial complex during the 20th century, with a decisive role in the development of the town of Lousa.
The original house of the Quinta was once used by King D. João V whenever he visited the construction site of Mafra Monastery, a construction he ordered in 1717. This beautiful house is nowadays a main visiting site in Lousa and one of the main areas to be preserved in this intervention.
"We want to establish a fair and inclusive community at Quinta da Freixeira by offering a vibrant, safe and friendly urban environment, while the proximity to nature guarantees the well-being and a sense of freedom of its inhabitants."
Tiago Cerdeira Pinto, COO
HIGHLIGHTS
An international reference project
11.000m2 housing area spread over 45 houses and 38 apartments;
7.600m2 for commerce, services, technology and catering;
Senior residence with capacity for 120 residents;
Social healthcare center;
Creation of ca. 200 jobs;
Development of a network of community spaces, vegetable gardens, sports and playgrounds;
Creation of pedestrian pathways to allow a close contact with nature;
Commitment to reducing energy consumption, favoring low energy consumption solutions and the use of alternative energies, guaranteeing a “net zero energy” performance.
ARCHITECTURE
An innovative vision contributes to the use of public spaces, where the past intersects with the present.
“The aim of this proposal is to create a proximity to nature without losing the relationship with the advantages of an urban centrality. It should offer different typologies and larger spaces for leisure and recreation, and seek to establish new dynamics for the town based on its industrial heritage.”
Arq. Diogo Rocha, MASSlab
SUSTAINABILITY
Improving quality of life at neighborhood level.
Resort to strategies to make this proposal sustainable from a social, economic, water and environmental point of view. By promoting quality of life on a neighborhood scale, Quinta da Freixeira should be able to attract the attention of residents, workers and visitors, with the support of an ecosystem of businesses and services.
A balanced life, 15 minutes away from the city.
Quinta da Freixeira matches the concept of "a city within 15 minutes", where the mix of services, commerce and housing makes it possible to respond locally to most daily requirements.
SUSTAINABILITY
Implementation of 8 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals defined by the United Nations.
The Quinta da Freixeira development has been certified by the Portuguese LiderA System with a high performance category in sustainability (A+).
3. Quality Health
Creation of green, living and leisure spaces integrated into the urban space;
Implementation of children's play and recreational spaces.
6. Drinking water and sanitation
Natural and delayed rainwater retention;
Storage and reuse of water for irrigation purposes.
7. Affordable Renewable Energies
Reduction of energy consumption through efficient insulation promoted by green roofs;
Insertion of areas dedicated to the production of renewable energy in the various lots.
9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Programmatic mix promoting diversity and inclusion;
Low maintenance, resilient infrastructures;
Integration of 5G network and digital economy.
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
paces dedicated to community activities, such as squares, fairgrounds, greenhouses, etc...;
Inclusive community by introducing programs such as senior residency and industry;
Focus on the design of pedestrian public spaces.
12. Sustainable Production and Consumption
Urban vegetable gardens and private green areas;
Use of sustainable construction methods;
Use of stone waste for paving public spaces and promoting the use of sustainable materials in new constructions.
13. Climate Action
Adaptation of the project to local conditions;
Planting of native species;
Maintain and promote protected species.
15. Protect Life
Green areas;
Increase biodiversity;
Protected areas for local species.
Environmental Certification
Certified by the LiderA system with a high performance class in the pursuit of sustainability (A+).
MAPs AND ACESSES
A strategic location in the Municipality of Loures and the Lisbon Metropolitan Area.
Although included in the urban core of Lousa, Quinta da Freixeira allows a quick access to the A8-motorway as well as to other structuring motorways (such as the A9, A1, A5 and A2) which provide easy connections to tourist and economic attractions such as Lisbon, Cascais, Sintra, Óbidos and Ericeira.
Car access to Humberto Delgado airport takes 20min, and Lisbon city center can be reached in ca. 25min. Beatriz Ângelo Hospital and Loures Shopping Center are just 15 minutes away and Ericeira beach is 20 minutes away. There it a regular public transport line to the Lisbon city-center that stops in front of the development´s main entrance.
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