Inspired from the creativity of the locals, the genuine DIY ethic and to have discovered a community that still lives up to its name, EDA and Constructlab (ex-EXYZT) decided to self-initiate Casa do Vapor, a support structure to the local association, that can absorb various possibilities to serve local initiatives.
Its various structures have accommodated an open air classroom, a public library, a kitchen, a bike-workshop, a skate-ramp, a playground and a pizza-oven. The collective became part of the local community for four months and an exchange of ideas and exercises in collectivity took place. Casa do Vapor was built out of reused wood from the construir juntos project in Guimarães ECC 2012.
The construction was simple and welcomed participation from both kids and grown-ups. Feeling sympathy with the lack of external support, which is everyday reality in the village, the locals became even more invested in this project. Due to building restrictions, the installations could only be temporary. However, Casa do Vapor became a ‘common’ in its own right that survives.
Project by: EDA + EXYZT
Me: Volunteer
Its various structures have accommodated an open air classroom, a public library, a kitchen, a bike-workshop, a skate-ramp, a playground and a pizza-oven. The collective became part of the local community for four months and an exchange of ideas and exercises in collectivity took place. Casa do Vapor was built out of reused wood from the construir juntos project in Guimarães ECC 2012.
The construction was simple and welcomed participation from both kids and grown-ups. Feeling sympathy with the lack of external support, which is everyday reality in the village, the locals became even more invested in this project. Due to building restrictions, the installations could only be temporary. However, Casa do Vapor became a ‘common’ in its own right that survives.
Project by: EDA + EXYZT
Me: Volunteer