SHORT DESCRIPTION

Devesa Pharmacy is located in Vila Nova de Famalicão, nestled between the city's green areas and the urban center. Its prime location, is one of the main entry points to the city center, wich played a pivotal role in selecting the site and realizing the project. The architectural intervention respects the existing structure, adding a curved parapet that unifies the volume and indicates the path to the Pharmadrive. The street-facing facade invites passersby into the interior through large windows during the day, transforming into a generous illuminated showcase at night. Vehicle circulation and parking have been carefully planned in the surrounding area, while the interior of the pharmacy has been organized in compliance with regulatory requirements, ensuring a clear separation between the patient access area and the space reserved for healthcare professionals. The integration of a medication-dispensing robot simplifies and streamlines the management of patients medications. This central element allows for efficient organization of the space, separating the public area from private areas. The materials and colors used inside reflect an urban palette of neutral tones, creating a serene and cohesive environment where products and packaging stand out on the shelves and displays. Externally, the white wall panels terminate with a wainscot that meets the pavement with the same materiality. The project aims to promote visibility and visual contact between the interior and exterior, creating proximity for both those traveling on the public road and pedestrians. In summary, the project adopts a discreet architectural language, with elements that provide identity to the context in which it is situated, such as the parapet, courtyard, and entrance, contributing to the urban character and reincforcing Devesa Pharmacy as a distinctive healthcare space in the city.