Timeless Architectural Balance

[Project Details]
Client:
Private
Industry:
Complex Project
Disciplines:
Architecture, Landscape, Interior
Area:
60,000 sqft
Time:
Oct 2021
Location:
Lisbon, Portugal
Budget:
Mason Whitaker
Status:
Handed-Over
ProjectDetails.pdf
ProjectDetails.pdf

The Champ is envisioned as a graceful landmark that bridges contemporary design with local heritage. craft a structure that feels both timeless and forward-looking, embodying elegance and innovation in equal measure.

Project Brief

This project is a modern complex designed to become a multi-purpose destination for the community. The requirement is to create an iconic architectural space, at the same time blending harmoniously with nature and flexibly serving many types of activities- a place connecting sports, health, culture and high-quality living experiences.

A successful design doesn’t start with where to place the walls or what tiles to use. It begins with the question: “Who is this space for? What should it enable or awaken in them?”

Outstanding Outcome

  • Iconic Landmark: The project delivers a striking new icon that gracefully integrates local culture with contemporary style.
  • Harmonious Connection: Indoors and outdoors blend seamlessly; lush courtyards and gardens become communal retreats that enhance well-being.
  • Future-Ready Performance: Integrated smart systems and sustainable features ensure efficient operation and occupant comfort.
  • Serene Interiors: The minimalist interior plan creates spacious, adaptable areas that promote focus and tranquility.
  • Timeless Quality: Natural materials and clean design give the Centre lasting beauty and durability, reinforcing its long-term value.
Our Solutions
01
Landscape Design
We played with intersecting planes of glass, stone, and timber to capture light and shadow, giving for work a radiant presence throughout the day. Subtle references to traditional motifs emerge in detailed textures and rhythms, but overall the language is minimal and cohesive. The result is an architectural expression that is at once sophisticated and inviting.
02
Commercial Design
We played with intersecting planes of glass, stone, and timber to capture light and shadow, giving for work a radiant presence throughout the day. Subtle references to traditional motifs emerge in detailed textures and rhythms, but overall the language is minimal and cohesive. The result is an architectural expression that is at once sophisticated and inviting.
03
Residential Project
We played with intersecting planes of glass, stone, and timber to capture light and shadow, giving for work a radiant presence throughout the day. Subtle references to traditional motifs emerge in detailed textures and rhythms, but overall the language is minimal and cohesive. The result is an architectural expression that is at once sophisticated and inviting.
04
Bespoke Interior
We played with intersecting planes of glass, stone, and timber to capture light and shadow, giving for work a radiant presence throughout the day. Subtle references to traditional motifs emerge in detailed textures and rhythms, but overall the language is minimal and cohesive. The result is an architectural expression that is at once sophisticated and inviting.
05
Remodeling Space
We played with intersecting planes of glass, stone, and timber to capture light and shadow, giving for work a radiant presence throughout the day. Subtle references to traditional motifs emerge in detailed textures and rhythms, but overall the language is minimal and cohesive. The result is an architectural expression that is at once sophisticated and inviting.

Design Philosophy

We deliberately blended the building with its context so that it “complements and enhances the natural environment, rather than dominates it”. We also embraced biophilic design: abundant daylighting, open sightlines to gardens, and water elements ensure the architecture connects users to the outdoors. “Our mission in crafting “The Champ” was to create a coherent whole – where all the parts work together in harmony, enriching the experience and reflecting a deep respect for place.”

Project Teams
Principal Architect
Mason Whitaker
Structural Architect
Theodore Vaughn
Landscape Architect
Frederick Lawson
Interior Designer
Sophia Whitmore
supervising architect
Victoria Hari
Awards Won
2021
Pritzker Award
2022
UIA Gold Medal
2023
ARCASIA Awards
2024
WAC Award
[Client saying about Project]
“Together, these outcomes mean “The Champ Centre” is not just a building, but a lasting asset. Clients and visitors alike are greeted by an environment that is elegant, welcoming, and forward-thinking – a testament to design that is both visionary and grounded in purpose.”
Eleanor Sinclair
Investor representative
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