直到20世纪中期，该地区是里斯本西北部本菲卡的一个农业区。一条水流（Ribeira de Alcântara）提供了大量的水，保证了肥沃的土地。水流和喷泉是一个地标。Fonte Nova（新喷泉）成为该地区的流行名称，该地区因此而闻名。该地被里斯本城市结构中的一条重要道路穿过： Estrada de Benfica。在60年代，建成了辐射状的城市道路（2a Circular）。2ª环形路的天桥将场地分成两半。这种情况对该地区产生了很大的影响：农场被破坏，当地道路和小路的连续性被打破。多年来，该地成为一个停车场，并最终使用了所有可用的空间。
Until mid 20th century, the site area was a farming territory in Benfica, northwest Lisbon. A water stream (Ribeira de Alcântara) provided plenty water to assure fertile lands. Water streams and fountains were a landmark. Fonte Nova (in eng. New Fountain) became the popular name from which the area was known. The site was crossed by an important road in Lisbon’s urban fabric: Estrada de Benfica. In the sixties, the radial city road (2a Circular) was built. A flyover of 2ª Circular divided the site in half. This condition had a big impact in the area: the farms were destroyed and the continuity of local roads and pathways were broken. Over the years, the site became a parking lot, and end up using all the space available.
50年来，大量停放的汽车是场地的主要特征。2015年，里斯本市政厅发布了一项城市发展总体规划，以改善城市街区的广场： “Uma Cidade em Cada Bairro”。该项目面积为3.5公顷，战略是定义一个扩展的铺装区，旨在重新建立停车场和天桥建成后失去的连接。这个行动是一个机会，可以减少50%的停车场面积，有利于软性流动和休闲空间。该项目旨在对所有年龄段的人都有吸引力，具有包容性、友好性和休闲性。空间的使用可以是主动的或沉思的。公共空间应该容易被所有人理解。
For 50 years, the massive presence of parked cars was the main site feature. In 2015, Lisbon City Hall released an urban development master plan to improve the city neighborhood’s squares: “Uma Cidade em Cada Bairro”. The project area was 3,5 hectares and the strategy was to define an extended paved area that aimed to re-establish the connections lost when the parking lot and flyover was built.This operation was an opportunity to reduce by 50% the parking lot area in favor of soft mobility and leisure spaces. The project aimed to be attractive to people of all ages, to be inclusive, friendly and casual. The use of space can be active or contemplative. The public space should be easily understood by all.
50年来，大量停放的汽车的存在是主要的场地特征。2015年，里斯本市政厅发布了一项城市发展总体规划，以改善城市街区的广场： “Uma Cidade em Cada Bairro”。该项目面积为3.5公顷，战略是定义一个扩展的铺装区，旨在重新建立停车场和天桥建成后失去的连接。这个行动是一个机会，可以减少50%的停车场面积，有利于软性流动和休闲空间。该项目旨在对所有年龄段的人都有吸引力，具有包容性、友好性和休闲性。空间的使用可以是主动的或沉思的。公共空间应该容易被所有人理解。
For 50 years, the massive presence of parked cars was the main site feature. In 2015, Lisbon City Hall released an urban development master plan to improve the city neighborhood’s squares: “Uma Cidade em Cada Bairro”. The project area was 3,5 hectares and the strategy was to define an extended paved area that aimed to re-establish the connections lost when the parking lot and flyover was built.This operation was an opportunity to reduce by 50% the parking lot area in favor of soft mobility and leisure spaces. The project aimed to be attractive to people of all ages, to be inclusive, friendly and casual. The use of space can be active or contemplative. The public space should be easily understood by all.
选择使用里斯本公共空间中常见的材料，如流行的 “维德拉索 “石或适合每项活动的花岗岩。在许多情况下，有可能对现场发现的路面进行清洁和再利用，比如在一个 “岛 “上，60年代设计的路面被完全重新利用。道路车道被修改：汽车道的宽度被缩小以降低汽车速度，公交车道被规划以提高性能。人行道的宽度增加，以保证行人的安全和舒适，并适合特殊的移动需求。一条自行车道被实施，与里斯本的自行车道网络相连。为了夜间使用公共空间，安装了一个新的LED路灯系统。一个暖色调的灯光面向地面，一个冷色调的灯光面向树冠。由于干预区有一个大的扩展，施工工程是分阶段进行的。这种策略一方面可以减少工程对用户日常生活的影响；另一方面，也可以让用户逐渐了解和使用改造后的空间。
The choice was to use materials common in Lisbon’s public spaces like the popular “vidraço” stone or granite suitable for each activity. In many cases it was possible to clean and reuse pavements found onsite like, in one “island”, where a pavement with a sixties design was totally reused.The road lanes were modified: the car lanes widths were reduced to lower car speed and the bus lanes were planned for better performance. The sidewalks width increased for pedestrian safety and comfort and suitable for special mobility needs. A bike lane was implemented connected to Lisbon’s bike lane network. For night use of the public space, it was installed a new system of LED street lights. A warm tone color light faces the ground and a cooler tone light faces the tree’s crowns. Because of the intervention area with a large extension, the construction works were made by phases. This strategy allowed, on one hand, to decrease the impact of the works in the user’s daily lives; on the other hand, it was possible for the users to gradually get to know the renovated space and use it.
行人循环变得更加流畅和安全，受到保护，远离汽车循环。人们聚集在 “岛屿 “周围，坐在长椅上。岛屿 “被认为在视觉上是有趣的。根据天气的变化，人们独自或成群结队地寻找有阴影或有阳光的地方坐下。当独自一人时，人们倾向于在树下阅读或放松。当成群结队时，人们倾向于以非正式的方式坐下，面对面交谈。围绕着 “岛 “区的长椅，操场，狗公园，以及该地区的咖啡露台都成为了聚集点。新的路灯系统，特别是在天桥区域，改善了安全感，越来越多来自各个年龄段的用户在晚上和夜间使用这个空间。在干预之前，该地区缺乏一个公共社会互动的空间。丰特诺瓦广场正逐渐成为这个空间。一个欢迎所有人的空间，一个自由和安全的地方，一个社区意识发生的地方。
Pedestrian circulation became more fluid and safe, protected and away from the car circulation. People gather around the “islands”, sitting on the benches. The “islands” are perceived as visually interesting. Depending on the weather, people, alone or in groups, look for shaded or sunny areas to sit. When alone, people tend to read or relax under the trees. When in a group people tend to sit in informal ways, facing each other’s to talk. The benches around the “island” areas, the playground, dog park, and the coffee terraces on the area became gathering spots. The new street light system, especially in the flyover area, improved a sense of safety and more and more users from all ages use the space at evening and night times. Before the intervention, the neighborhood lacked a space of public social interaction. Praça Fonte Nova is gradually becoming that space. A space that welcomes all, a place of freedom and safety, where a sense of community takes place.
Architects: José Adrião Arquitetos
Area : 35000 m²
Year : 2017
Photographs :Fernando Guerra | FG+SG, Hugo Santos Silva
Architect In Charge : José Adrião
Project Manager : João Albuquerque Matos
Team : Ana Grácio, Ana Santos, Carla Gonçalves, Carolina Calmon, Gonçalo Ponces, Margarida Farinha, Ricardo Aboim Inglez, Tiago Mota, Tomás Forjaz
Landscape Architecture : NPK
Traffic Engineer : Caetano Gomes
Services Engineer : Pensamento Sustentável
Contractor : Tecnovia
City : Lisbon
Country : Portugal