Campus F.03 住宅大廈 by GRAU.ZERO Architecture

Campus F.03 住宅大廈 by GRAU.ZERO Architecture is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 鐵獎 in 建築、樓宇及結構設計 Competition Category.

鐵建築· 2026

Campus F.03 住宅大廈

by GRAU.ZERO Architecture

Client: GRAU.ZERO Architecture

A' Design Award 鐵獎 Winner in 建築 Category

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The Design

About Campus F.03 住宅大廈

七層高嘅Campus F.03大廈以臨街立面為設計重點，展現出富動感同節奏感嘅外牆，立面之間漸進過渡，透過流麗嘅現代飾面同溫暖嘅木質點綴，將結構同優雅融為一體。由柱同樑構成嘅結構框架，喺整個外牆營造出富節奏感嘅構圖，向上層逐漸分散變化，並透過牆身、玻璃同柱之間嘅開放空間，達致實與虛嘅相互交錯。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 鐵獎

Campus F.03 住宅大廈是 A' Design Award 鐵獎得主，這是授予滿足人們對設計精良的創作所期待的專業與工業要求的優良設計的聲望認可。鐵獎得主展現出其創作者的高超技藝、高度專業化、專家級的理解力和創造能力。預計Campus F.03 住宅大廈將成為一件備受推崇、令人欽佩且被珍愛的創作，既實用又創新。這件贏得 A' Design Award 鐵獎的設計整合了行業最佳實踐，並擁有與專業知識和才華相結合的稱職技術特性。Campus F.03 住宅大廈因其嚴謹而受到尊重，旨在提供有助於讓世界變得更美好的生活品質改善。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The Campus F.03 building comprises seven floors and a total of 23 residential units, as well as commercial space.
The building offers a variety of residential units, ranging from one-bedroom to three-bedroom apartments. The smaller units are situated on the lower floors, while larger units are located on the upper floors, providing spacious accommodation for larger apartments and optimising space, allowing a dynamic and rhythmic facade.
Dimensions & Packaging: The project, which totals 2040 square metres, was constructed on a 677,5 square metre plot.
The building has six floors above ground and one below. The residential units comprise 23 properties, divided into the following categories: studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom. There is one ground-floor commercial space.
Tags: Residential Architecture, Contemporary Architecture, Portuguese Architecture, Facade Design, Aveiro
Production Technology: The building's material palette blends modernity with warmth, ensuring its integration into the neighbourhood's aesthetic. The façade features CIN's Etics colour system in reference 0731, complemented by light oak wood sheeting on the blind walls. Railings made from micro-perforated sheet metal, painted RAL 6028, are topped with solid light oak wood, creating a cohesive and inviting design. These materials were chosen not only for their visual appeal but also for their durability and compatibility with the surrounding architecture.
Design Challenge: The project addresses the challenge of integrating a multifunctional building into a consolidated urban perimeter, balancing volume, functionality, and aesthetics. Innovation lies in the recessed volumetric strategy, designed to respect site elevation changes and create smooth urban transitions. The use of a portico structure elevates the façade composition through a dynamic rhythm of solids and voids, articulating pillars, beams, opaque planes, and transparent surfaces.
Research: By analysing the urban fabric and community demographics of the Liceu neighbourhood in Aveiro, the team identified two types of housing in demand: family housing and student accommodation near the University of Aveiro. The outcome was a mixed-use building comprising 23 apartments and a commercial space on the ground floor. The design of the building aims to revitalise the neighbourhood by creating dynamic, multifunctional spaces that foster a harmonious blend of residents.
Inspiration: Inspired by the need for urban revitalization and community integration, Campus F.03 presents a cohesive development that combines housing and commerce. The structural frame, marked by the pillars and beams, is used to achieve a gradual transition between elevations. This creates an aesthetic rhythm in the facades that are gradually defragmented until reaching the total number of floors, with an interplay between solid and void. This is achieved by using walls and glass, or simply open spaces.
Project Duration: The project, which began in 2019, is located in Aveiro, Portugal, and was completed in 2023.
Operation Flow: Access to the residential units is located along Rua de São Sebastião, where vertical circulation elements, including staircases and elevators, connect all floors. This arrangement allows the ground floor to be almost entirely dedicated to a large commercial establishment, adding vibrancy to the area. By blending residential and commercial uses, the building contributes to the neighbourhood's economic and social vitality, making it more than just a place to live.
Team Members: Main architect: Sérgio Manuel Nobre
Collaboration: Joana Barbedo
Rui Pacheco
Paula Pereira
Construction: Brisa de ieias, Lda
Supervision: Rogério Silva
Engineering: J.pino (Engenharia Lda)
Image Credits: Image #1: Ivo Tavares Studio - Architectural Photographer
Image #2: Ivo Tavares Studio - Architectural Photographer
Image #3: Ivo Tavares Studio - Architectural Photographer
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Image #5: Ivo Tavares Studio - Architectural Photographer