The intimacy, walkability and social amenities of the new masterplan for Peralta Beach knit a new global community into the new-ruralism of Atalaia and its spectacular pro-surfing beach, Praia Peralta.

In February of 2020 soundspacedesign secured the role of Masterplanners and key project Concept Architects in order to assist Obrana's team in the design and activation of the social spaces that form part of Obrana's commitment to Tourism Portugal's tourism development directives. Our scope includes design of new street layouts, key multi-residential projects such as the Duo Apartments and the new Horizon project, and continuation of the conceptual design role for the Clubhouse and Peralta Plaza projects initiated by Don Albert during his role at FJMT as Head of International Development.

As Covid-19 continues to reshape our world, we looked to greater self sufficiency, stronger local social bonds, and a closer relationship to the land and what it can produce in terms of food and energy. Permaculture has never been more important than right now. So is being part of a dynamic, multi-generational community.

All these ideals find a high degree of congruence with climate change mitigation strategies - the most important aspects of which are spatial, not material. Our first step in the urban design process is to explore design strategies towards building community resilience: less reliance on the automobile, more live-work, urban farming, wellness, creative networking, fitness, and most of all...happiness.

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