Ultra Arquitetura revives 30s house in Porto Alegre as an art hub The remodelling
of the Remanso Cultural Institute transforms a 1930s home in Porto Alegre’s Independência area into a cultural place devoted to art, education, and neighborhood activities. The job by Ultra Arquitetura maintains the identity of the existing structure while introducing contemporary interventions that adapt the building to brand-new usages.
The renovation concentrates on keeping the historic character of the house while exposing its original architectural elements and integrating new practical requirements. The facade intervention highlights the contrast in between the existing structure and brand-new additions, including the exposed brickwork on the 2nd flooring and the sinuous blue metal aspects that define the two main entrances.
The blue metalwork referrals the significance of the institute’s name, Remanso, a Portuguese term explaining a calm inlet or a curved section of a river where water decreases. Beyond its visual function, the element organizes circulation through the structure, separating paths toward the gallery, staircase, courtyard, and shop while developing a clear shift in between different areas of the institute.
all images by Cristiano Bauce A main yard arranges Remanso Cultural Institute’s strategy The style group at Ultra Arquitetura arranges the interior program around flexible spaces designed to support exhibits, creative production, and educational activities. The institute consists of multifunctional gallery locations, artist studios with natural light and verandas ignoring the courtyard, class for courses and workshops, a reading room, a shop, administrative spaces, and a main yard.
A 30-seat auditorium extends the connection between indoor and outdoor environments. By opening the rear of the stage toward the yard amphitheater, the space allows lectures, efficiencies, and cultural events to expand beyond the structure envelope and integrate with the surrounding landscape.
The yard functions as a main event space within the job. Defined by curved planted beds, amphitheater seating, and versatile open locations, it accommodates fairs, occasions, and community activities while supplying a transitional space between architecture, landscape, and cultural shows. The future connection with the neighboring coffee shop courtyard further extends the institute’s function as part of a wider cultural network within the area.
Ultra Arquitetura transforms a 1930s house into the Remanso Cultural Institute in Porto Alegre