BRIAN SILVA
The noli map seen cycyling though two different versions begins to show the difference between solid and void in the city of Lisbon, Portugal. This particular area is rich in history and differences of density as organic urban development meets planned city grids. The site circled above is the block being spoken of below located in the Alfama region.
The city block higlighted above is that containing the Church of Saint Mary Madalena. My first impressions of the block that led to my focus towards it includes that of tram circulation, series’ of typography changes and the intersection of various programs from the church, to mixed commercial housing and residential buliding types.
The image seen above begins to contextualize the immediate surroundings of the site. Of those highlighted are the various circulations that interested me due to the congestion caused. In Lisbon the tram is seen as primary circulation followed by car and then pedestian. Also seen is the callout to the vernacular of the street which is historical as it is seen construced of cobblestones.
The A.N.T diagram begins to branch out into different aspects present in Lisbon. Of these topics I divulge deeper into the vernacular of the city from the blue azulejo tiles to the cobblestone streets as well as the traditions of the church and religion and its role into Portuguese Culture. Other topics include the history of the tram and the role of each circulation from vehicular to pedestrian.
The gif above shows my block in its original state. As the image cycles between the next two frames I include the vernacular of the city with the addition of a blue azulejo tiled facade to the church as well as the addition of more trams. The final images see the trams being an event that involves nightime activities from restaurant seating, standing tables, a cocktail bar and a foosball table present in Portuguese soccer culture.