The Ugly Duckling - artistic expression and manifesto!
Taking advantage of the topography of the site, the building is built on three levels: a half basement, the first floor and the first floor. These levels are intended respectively for garages, a commercial space with double-height ceilings, and a versatile floor that could be used as office space or housing, as defined by a market study.
A cartoon duck wearing sunglasses, a white helmet, a brown jacket, blue jeans and sneakers is riding a bicycle. The duck carries a backpack with a rolled-up rug and makes the peace sign with one hand. The background is pink with scattered dots. - Luiz Volpato Architecture
The text in bold blue in Portuguese reads "ARQUITETURA NÃO VORAZ SERATA DAS RUÍNAS" on a faded technical building plan on a teal background. At the bottom center is a small icon of a yellow rubber duck. - Luiz Volpato Architecture
A colorful grid of 12 squares includes repeating patterns of ducks and circular plants, a figure with a skeleton head and a bird's beak riding a bicycle, and text in Portuguese: "A ARQUITETURA NÃO VORAZ SE AFASTE DAS RUÍNAS.". - Luiz Volpato Architecture
