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LSF – LIGHT STEEL FRAMING

Engineering applied to project implementation

Development of a new roof covering with an approximate 700 m², using a structural solution in Light Steel Framing in a Pombaline building situated in the centre of Lisbon.

A project that combines a contemporary structural solution with the constraints of an existing building, aiming for greater lightness, precision and structural performance.

Challenge

Intervening in a sensitive historical context

The project involved replacing the existing roof on a Pombaline-style building, whilst ensuring that the architectural features of the building were reconciled with the safety, stability and performance requirements of the new solution.

The challenge was to find an alternative to the traditional timber structure that would be suitable for the constraints of a renovation project on an existing building in a densely built-up urban area.

The MYPA Approach

MYPA has developed a structural solution in Light Steel Framing, seeking to meet the requirements of the operation through a lighter, more precise and adaptable system.

This approach made it possible to integrate a modern engineering solution into an existing architectural context, whilst respecting the building’s characteristics and improving the roof’s performance.

  • Development of the solution in LSF
  • Adaptation to the existing building
  • Engineering applied to restoration
  • Optimisation of the structural solution

Technical Solution

The traditional timber structure has been replaced by a new roof made of Light Steel Framing, covering an area of approximately 700 m².

The use of a lightweight structure has made it possible to develop a solution focused on construction accuracy, durability and structural performance, whilst ensuring improved safety and stability.

  • Roofing using light steel framing
  • Approximately 700 m²
  • Replacement of the traditional timber structure
  • Lightweight and precise design
  • Integration into a Pombaline building

Results

  • structural lightness
    A lighter alternative to the traditional roofing solution.
  • safety and stability
    Improvements to the structural condition of the roof and the building.
  • durability
    A modern solution designed to deliver better performance over time.
  • integration into the existing structure
    The application of contemporary engineering whilst respecting the building’s architectural features.
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