Memory of the Negative | The Museum of Landscape and Heritage at the Estremoz Anticline

The main theme of this master's thesis is the enhancement of the natural, cultural and architectural the natural, cultural and architectural heritage of the Estremoz Anticline from its raw material - marble - and the revitalization of the quarries from which it is extracted.

The work seeks to contribute to the territorial and economic dynamism of a region with an ageing population and also provide answers to questions related to the planning of natural and urban spaces and extractive activities, through a design strategy based on sustainability criteria at different levels.

In the first phase, the proposal focuses on a strategic plan that promotes a tourism of a cultural and industrial nature, which aims to enhance the Anticlinal de Estremoz through an intervention centered on infrastructures, routes and recreational, cultural and research facilities.

Later, as na individual theme, the Landscape and Heritage Museum proposal stands out. This aims to remedy the lack of museum facilities and breathe new life into the quarries of the Estremoz Anticlinal, through a cultural and architectural experience.

The main theme of this master’s thesis is the enhancement of the natural, cultural and architectural heritage of the Estremoz Anticline through its raw material – marble – and the revitalization of the quarries from which it is extracted. The work seeks to contribute to the territorial and economic dynamization of a region with an ageing population and also to respond to issues related to the planning of natural and urban space and extractive activity, through a design strategy based on sustainability criteria at different levels.Initially, the proposal focuses on a strategic plan to promote cultural and industrial tourism, which aims to enhance the Estremoz Anticline through an intervention centered on infrastructure, routes and recreational, cultural and research facilities. Later, as an individual theme, the Museu da Paisagem e do Património proposal stands out. This project aims to solve the lack of museum facilities and breathe new life into the quarries of the Estremoz AnticliThe main theme of this master’s thesis is the enhancement of the natural, cultural and architectural heritage of the Estremoz Anticline through its raw material – marble – and the revitalization of the quarries from which it is extracted. The work seeks to contribute to the territorial and economic dynamization of a region with an ageing population and also to respond to issues related to the planning of natural and urban space and extractive activity, through a design strategy based on sustainability criteria at different levels.Initially, the proposal focuses on a strategic plan to promote cultural and industrial tourism, which aims to enhance the Estremoz Anticline through an intervention centered on infrastructure, routes and recreational, cultural and research facilities. Later, as an individual theme, the Museu da Paisagem e do Património proposal stands out. This project aims to solve the lack of museum facilities and breathe new life into the quarries of the Estremoz Anticline.

Designer | Sofia André Sá Pereira Soares
Master's Thesis Supervisor | Guilherme Machado Vaz