# Community Water Access Points Paulo Moreira Architectures Completes the Luanda Waterpoints By Amy Duong | Published 2024-09-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luanda-waterpoints References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2024/09/09/luanda-waterpoints-angola-paulo-moreira/) & [paulomoreira.net](https://paulomoreira.net/)  Portuguese design studio Paulo Moreira Architectures has completed the Luanda Waterpoints project, which is a transformed [water access point](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-from-air) -- it is comprised of three sections and is turned into gathering spaces for the local Luanda community in Angola. Three [bright blue pavilion structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/what-goes-around-bandstand) are installed around the water points with the purpose of making them more functional and safe. The firm needed to showcase how simple the interventions can be to create large impacts in neighborhoods, turning them into vibrant gathering spaces. The studio shares the notion of the project, stating "The project aims to show how small-scale interventions and low-cost solutions can have an impact on the quality of life of disadvantaged populations." Image Credit: Ivo Tavares Studio ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 27% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Water Access:** Transforming water access points into multi-purpose community hubs is reimagining the role of essential infrastructure in urban development. - **Community-centric Design:** Designing small-scale, low-cost solutions that significantly enhance the quality of life in disadvantaged areas exemplifies a shift towards more inclusive architectural practices. - **Urban Social Spaces:** Integrating bright, functional structures around basic amenities fosters safer and more vibrant communal areas, advancing urban social dynamics. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Innovative designs that double as both functional infrastructure and social spaces redefine traditional architectural roles. - **Water Management:** Creating multifunctional water access points in underprivileged areas showcases a new model for improving water distribution and community welfare. - **Urban Planning:** Implementing small-scale interventions that provide significant community impact influences future approaches to city development and public space utilization. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artfully Made Floating Plazas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquapraa.md) - [Elevated Water Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bird-mammal-shelter.md) - [Floating Cultural Plazas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquapraca.md) - [Floating Amazon Plaza](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-aquapraa.md) - [Urban Portugal Swimming Pools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-pool.md) - [Green Concrete Community Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studios-workac-and-ignacio-urquiza-architects.md) - [Illuminating Water-Based Pavillions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelter-pavilion.md) - [Urban Pet Hydration Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jalashay.md) - [Water Connection Architectural Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquatecture.md)