“SLOW LIVING”

[State of Mind]

Embracing simplicity, savoring the present moment, and fnding inner peace amidst the chaos.It’s a journey of soulful connection, gratitude, and harmony. By aligning with nature’s rhythms, wediscover a more meaningful and authentic existence.

Thesis: Introduce a slow-paced and mindful space into an underutilized urban space in Porto, aiming to reconcile the contradiction between fast-paced daily life.

Synopsis: “Sereno” refers to “tranquility” or “peace” in Portuguese.

In the fast-paced environment of contemporary urban life, the compression of time and space often disconnects the individual from his surroundings. Porto attracts a large number of tourists every year because of its long cultural heritage and beautiful natural scenery. Nowadays, with the continuous acceleration of the pace of life, fast check-list travel methods are becoming increasingly popular. The fast-paced lifestyle squeezes people’s inner peace.

The project proposes an inclusive urban space that integrates Porto’s bustling tourism industry with the daily life of its residents. By integrating slow living and mindfulness principles through architectural interventions, it seeks to transform neglected areas into important links between individuals, cultures and nature. The purpose is to offset the over-commercialization and division of modern life and provide a place to slow down self and city slowdown, reflect and recreate connections.

Meanwhile, it raises the question: can architecture serve as a catalyst for both community participation and individual peace? Use the natural water space on the Douro River to create a slow-paced public water space. Combined with the Porto landmark Ponte Luís I Bridge, people can feel another peaceful atmosphere.