Architectural Restoration Documentation of the Armazém da Praia
This comprehensive drawing set details the architectural restoration plans for the Armazém da Praia (Beach Warehouse) located at the Fortaleza de Santa Cruz de Anhatomirim, a historic fortress in Santa Catarina, Brazil. This documentation includes multiple elevations, floor plans, sections, and construction details at 1:50 scale.
Key Structural Elements:
– Traditional wooden roof structure with 5×15 cm tesouras (trusses) spaced at 50 cm intervals
– Colonial roof tiles (telha colonial) in capa e canal (cap and pan) style, approximately 50 cm long, combining new tiles for the canals and antique tiles for the caps
– 2×7 cm wooden ripas (battens) at 40 cm spacing
– 5×10 cm linha alta (ridge beam)
– 12×30 cm wooden plank ceiling
– Concrete foundation with waterproofing layer
– Solid brick masonry flooring in a specific bonding pattern
Design Features:
– The floor plan shows utilities including water points, electrical outlets, and lighting fixtures
– Multiple door and window types (marked as P1, P2, J1, J2, etc.)
– Traditional construction techniques including copper wire for securing roof tiles
– The building is situated on Anhatomirim Island facing Baía Norte (North Bay), with precise site orientation
The project was developed by the Technical-Administrative Office of the Federal University of Santa Catarina in February 2001, focusing on preserving historical construction methods while providing functional space within this protected heritage structure.
