Storm Kristin destroyed SOM's spaces where dance, music, theater, and arts education activities take place. Help us rebuild this essential community space.
Storm Kristin left deep scars on Sport Operário Marinhense. In a single moment, the spaces where culture, education, and intergenerational interaction take place daily were compromised.
This is where many took their first steps in dance.
This is where music was heard for the first time.
This is where stories were performed on stage.
And it is here that many of our seniors find companionship, activity, and well-being.
Estúdio 1 – Onde a arte ganhou voz… e hoje precisa de ajuda É neste espaço que muitos deram os primeiros passos na dança, disseram as primeiras palavras em palco e descobriram a música dentro de si. Hoje, o Estúdio 1 está silencioso, marcado pelos danos da tempestade Kristin. Não é apenas uma sala — é um lugar de sonhos, de crescimento e de comunidade. Precisamos de o reconstruir para que volte a encher-se de vida, de movimento e de histórias. 👉 Ajude-nos a devolver este espaço a quem mais precisa dele.
Today, that space is damaged.
And with it, much more than just walls and ceilings are at risk.
The access of dozens of children and young people to specialized arts education in an integrated system , which integrates artistic training into their school curriculum, is at risk.
The continuation of dance, music, and theater activities is at risk.
And an essential space for meeting and inclusion for our community is at risk.
But we believe that together we can rebuild.
Estúdio 2 – Quando o silêncio substitui a criação Este espaço já foi palco de ensaios, música, expressão e encontros. Hoje, está coberto, vazio e marcado pelos efeitos da tempestade Kristin. Onde antes havia movimento e criatividade, há agora silêncio e incerteza. Mas sabemos o que este espaço representa — para os alunos, para os professores, para toda a comunidade. E sabemos que pode voltar a ganhar vida. 👉 Com a sua ajuda, este estúdio pode voltar a ser um lugar de arte, aprendizagem e partilha.
Every contribution is a step towards returning this space to the community.
Every bit of support helps ensure that no student is left without their artistic journey.
Every gesture allows the culture to continue to live.
We're not just rebuilding a building.
We are rebuilding a place where people learn, create, share, and grow.
👉 Help us bring sound back to life.
About the author
Sport Operário Marinhense is an association with 103 years of history , deeply rooted in the community of Marinha Grande, developing activities in the areas of culture, education, artistic training and sport.
Currently, SOM involves around 500 users , establishing itself as a benchmark space in promoting access to culture and community participation.
Through its School of Arts, it promotes specialized artistic education in an articulated system , in the areas of dance, music and theatre, encompassing 164 students , to whom it provides an integrated and high-quality training path, in conjunction with regular education.
Beyond its educational aspect, SOM organizes various cultural and social activities aimed at different audiences, including initiatives to promote active aging for the senior population, reinforcing its role as a space for inclusion, participation, and social cohesion.
With over a century of history, Sport Operário Marinhense continues to assert itself as an essential agent in the cultural, educational, and social development of the community.
Budget and due dates
Project Budget
Total value: €400,000
This budget was structured in a phased manner, consistent with the nature of the intervention, encompassing the restoration of the affected spaces, their functional adaptation for dance, music and theatre activities, as well as strengthening the building's resilience to future inclement weather.
Expense categories:
- Preparatory work and demolitions
Removal of damaged materials and preparation for intervention.
→ 30,000 €
- Roofing and waterproofing (resilience reinforcement)
Roof repair and protection against leaks
→ 90,000 €
- Window and door frames
Replacement/repair with improved insulation and sealing.
→ 40,000 €
- Interior structures and false ceilings
Repair and installation of new ceilings
→ 50,000 €
- Specialized technical flooring
Application of flooring suitable for artistic activities.
→ 60,000 €
- Electrical and technical installations
Replacement and adaptation of infrastructures
→ 25,000 €
- Carpentry and interior elements
Doors and other elements
→ 15,000 €
- Painting and finishing
General painting and finishing touches
→ 30,000 €
- Functional adaptation and essential equipment
Minimum technical adjustments for the operation of activities.
→ 20,000 €
- Technical coordination, supervision, and unforeseen events.
Monitoring of the work and contingency plan.
→ 40,000 €
Explanatory Note
The presented budget is based on a well-founded technical estimate, appropriate to the scale of the intervention, encompassing the complete restoration of the affected spaces and their adaptation to the requirements of specialized artistic education and cultural and social activities.
The intervention incorporates solutions aimed at strengthening the building's resilience , particularly in terms of the roof, windows, and more exposed elements, with the goal of mitigating the impact of future inclement weather.
The allocation of funds ensures a balance between structural, functional, and finishing components, including a margin for unforeseen expenses, which is essential in projects of this nature.
The amount presented is a baseline estimate and may be supplemented by other funding sources if necessary during implementation.
Project Scheduling
The project is scheduled to be executed over a period of 5 months , allowing for a structured, efficient, and technically sound intervention that ensures not only the restoration of the spaces but also the reinforcement of their resistance to future weather conditions.
The intervention follows the principle of rebuilding better, ensuring greater resistance and future sustainability of the infrastructure , particularly through the reinforcement of elements most exposed to adverse weather phenomena.
Month 1 – Diagnosis and preparation
- Detailed technical assessment of the damage.
- Defining intervention and reinforcement solutions
- Project planning and awarding of contract.
Month 2 – Preparation and start of the intervention
- Shipyard organization
- Removal of damaged materials
- Initial interventions on the roof and critical areas.
Month 3 – Structural and exterior interventions
- Repairing leaks
- Intervention on the roof
- Window replacement/repair
- Reinforcing the most exposed elements
Month 4 – Infrastructure and interiors
- Installation of false ceilings
- Electrical installation replacement
- Interventions in interior structures
Month 5 – Finishing touches and commissioning
- Flooring application
- Painting and finishing work
- Verification of safety conditions
- Preparation and resumption of artistic and social activities.
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