☉ Lo scavo is an honour mention competition entry by David Cirocchi developed in 2016. It is located in Almendres Portugal in a countryside setting. Its scale is small with a surface of 300 sqm. Key material is concrete.
The project takes the form of an excavation in the archaeological site of Almendres, Portugal. A ramp cut into the ground leads down into the cultural centre, which takes light from a large courtyard located in front of the main spaces. An enclosed service block divides these spaces from the exhibition rooms, which are lit by a skylight.