As part of an ambitious and forward-looking vision for urban regeneration, Cesar Freitas Arquitetos is proud to participate in the requalification project of the area surrounding Praia International Airport – Nelson Mandela. This large-scale project reimagines the interface between infrastructure, landscape, and architecture — transforming a purely functional airport zone into a dynamic urb...
an node that connects people, enhances experience, and prepares the capital for a modern, globally connected future. Phase 1: Viabilization (F1/2025) – Prioritizing Human Flow The first stage of the intervention focuses on user comfort and accessibility. The current design challenge involves lowering the existing parking level to match the terminal’s access level — eliminating the long ramp that currently separates the two. This single gesture transforms the way passengers and visitors interact with the airport, enabling direct, accessible, and intuitive connections between parking and terminal without changes in elevation. It’s a small but significant move that centers human movement and spatial clarity. Phase 2: Reinforcement (F2/2027) – Creating Structure, Identity, and Access This second stage introduces essential architectural and landscaping elements to activate the heart of the area: The access system will evolve with five new roundabouts that distribute circulation efficiently: These infrastructural layers create the foundation for a cohesive and functional urban ecosystem. For Cesar Freitas Arquitetos, this project represents more than a commission. It aligns with our core mission: To design spaces that listen — to people, to infrastructure, and to the possibilities of transformation. Through strategic phasing, human-centered circulation, and architectural storytelling, we contribute not only to improving access — but to creating a memorable arrival experience, and a space that stands as a new reference point in the city. The future is being built — and it starts at the threshold.
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