Latest news and stories about architecture in Portugal for expats and residents.
The exhibition proposes looking at earth 'not as a nostalgic return, but as a radical proposal for contemporary architecture in Portugal' and is on display until October 11.
From the dining room of the newly opened Gare Restaurant, one can glimpse parts of the panels by Almada Negreiros, which are currently undergoing restoration. They are the jewel of the building designed by architect Porfírio Pardal Monteiro to serve as a gateway for those arriving in Lisbon in the 1940s, now a Monument of Public Interest. On the opposite side of the room, the windows allow...
The exhibition 'The Century of Gehry' at the Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art explores the career of the late architect Frank Gehry. Curated by António Choupina and Gehry Partners, the retrospective features 19 iconic projects, including his unbuilt proposal for Lisbon's Parque Mayer and his collaborations with Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza.
The Serralves Museum is hosting an exhibition celebrating the life and work of Frank Gehry, the architect recognised as one of the great masters of contemporary architecture.
In an interview during Lisbon Design Week, architect Mario Cucinella discusses his design philosophy, which balances Italian heritage with modern sustainability. He highlights his work on the Ferrari e-building in Maranello, designed to connect workers with the surrounding landscape, and reflects on his influences, including Renzo Piano and Portuguese architects Álvaro Siza Vieira and Eduardo Souto de Moura.
With “The Gehry Century”, Serralves showcases the work of the Toronto-born architect and reveals the complicity and shared projects with Álvaro Siza, who speaks to Expresso about their friendship and a mutual understanding regarding what constitutes quality in architecture.
An international seminar exploring the presence and representation of African art and architecture within the Portuguese context.
The official selection includes 24 films that address the challenges of territory and collective life in places such as Seville, Palestine, or Seoul. The festival takes place from July 1st to 5th in Porto.
An exploration of Art Nouveau and Art Deco architectural styles found in the northern region of Portugal.
The third episode of a series exploring Art Nouveau and Art Deco architecture in the north of Portugal.
The fifth episode of a series exploring Art Nouveau and Art Deco architecture in the north of Portugal.
Encouragement to participate in the voting process to select the Casa da Música as one of the seven new wonders of Portugal.
Contemporary cities are functioning better and better. But when everything becomes neutral, efficient, and repeatable, what happens to the memory of places? A column by Daniela Silva
The disinvestment in the operation of the Paris was followed by its inevitable abandonment, the dilapidation and degradation of its auditorium, both inside and out, leading to the sad fate that will now come to an end. Opinion by Paulo Ferrero
Several projects managed by development societies have been shortlisted for the 'New 7 Wonders of Portugal' competition.
The project by architect António Cruz combines industrial elements and vegetation in external courtyards to create a natural environment that makes it easy to forget the house does not face the street.
Montreal institution inaugurates a new exhibition based on archives donated by the Portuguese architect. It will help to understand how Siza “faces the challenge of the city”, says curator Giovanna Borasi.
Atelier JAA proposes building a new central cross-shaped structure inside the building, which will house a new branch of the Lisbon Museum, inspired by the Pombaline cage construction technique.
The winners of the National Urban Rehabilitation Award are set to be announced today.
This is the second book about the work of Ricardo Bak Gordon since 2009, the 58-year-old architect who believes that “the urban territory is absolutely stimulating,” with the commission determining the challenge.
The Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA) in Montreal opens the exhibition 'The luck of the city is never having been perfect' next Thursday, dedicated to the urban projects of Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza.
João Abel Manta has died at the age of 98. Best known for the cartoons with which he portrayed the 25th of April revolution, he also established himself as an architect and visual artist, responsible for landmarks in Lisbon.
Matosinhos proposes a journey into the personal and creative universe of Lucio Costa, the architect of Brasília, an essential name in international architecture and the construction of a modern tradition in Brazil
“The Last Lesson of Álvaro Siza Vieira” is the new book by journalist and writer Patrícia Reis.
“Europe 40 Under 40” is an award to highlight professionals with the potential to shape the future of architecture. Diogo de Sousa Rocha, Duarte Ramalho Fontes, and Diogo Teixeira are on this year's list.
