Foreword by the architect:
The project for the Laje Football Field consists, in short, of a retaining wall. A precise L-shaped wall that defines and enables a flat football pitch on a steep slope. Support facilities are located underground, behind an arcade.
The entrance is made by a ramp that cuts into the hill and gently descends to a covered atrium at pitch level, giving access to a continuous bench. There are no spectators in second row. On the upper level, the new plateau offers an informal view of the field, functioning as a public viewpoint.
Built in reinforced concrete with iron oxide pigment incorporated into its composition, the retaining wall merges with the rocky outcrop, which also becomes part of the design. This blurs the boundaries between architecture, structure, landscape, and the natural terrain itself.
Lisbon – PT
