Rehabilitation and Modernization Project for the Jacinto Correia Basic School, Lagoa

Municipality of Lagoa

Introduction

This article presents the project plan for the improvement and renovation works of the Jacinto Correia State School, in the Municipality of Lagoa. The intervention arises within the scope of the School Recovery/Rehabilitation Program (Investment RE-C06-i09), focused on the modernization of public secondary and high schools. The project responds to a priority classified as urgent in the Sectoral Agreement between the Government and ANMP, aiming at the conservation, improvement and adaptation of the infrastructure to current technical standards.

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Context and Need

The Jacinto Correia Basic School required a thorough intervention to address structural and operational problems. Built on clay-sandy soils (Miocene layer), the school presented issues related to pavement settlement and cracking. In addition, there was an urgent need to increase the building’s sustainability, reduce energy losses, and modernize water and sewage systems to minimize waste and problems. The facilities required a functional reorganization, including adapting service areas and improving accessibility for the entire educational community.

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Summary of the Project Completed

The architectural solution sought to create a cohesive whole, respecting the chronology of the space and introducing significant technical improvements.

• Building Envelope and Energy Efficiency: The main building was equipped with an external thermal insulation composite system (ETICS), minimizing energy losses without negative visual impact. Window frames were replaced with PVC solutions for greater efficiency and visual spaciousness.
• Stabilization and Coatings: To mitigate the effects of soil settlement and reduce cracking, continuous vinyl coatings were applied to walls and floors. This material was selected for its mechanical characteristics, being washable, antibacterial, and non-slip.
• New Constructions: A Bicycle Workshop and a new Gatehouse were designed, both in exposed reinforced concrete for robustness. The workshop stands out for its natural lighting through openings in the wall and roof (in zinc sheets), while the gatehouse centralizes pedestrian access with turnstile systems for greater control and security.
• Internal Space Refurbishment:
• The tutor service rooms, medical post, and archive were redesigned for current needs, supported by new accessible sanitary facilities. The existing sanitary facilities were completely renovated with phenolic panels and resized to meet transition areas and regulatory setbacks (2.20m x 2.20m), including alarm systems and accessible sanitary equipment.
• Technical Networks: Complete replacement of water and sewage pipes to ensure the durability and efficiency of the school’s water system.

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