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The intervention is part of the municipal social housing strategy funded by the Recovery and Resilience Plan.

In Faro, Corpo Atelier transforms a dwelling while keeping the exterior intact. The interior seeks to reveal a low-budget architectural surprise, in a subtle play of light.

The Court of Auditors has granted the prior approval for Porto City Council to begin the renovation and expansion of the Municipal Public Library, which has been closed for two years, the councillor for culture announced this Tuesday during the executive meeting. We received the good news, which we were awaiting with such anticipation, of the prior approval...

The rehabilitation project for the Multipurpose Nave addresses the main identified problems, namely water leaks, roof deficiencies, and the inadequacy of technical systems.

The contractor “disappeared” and the work funded by the PRR has stopped. The City Council claims it is a private matter and refused to “represent” the owner, as many other municipalities have done. Tenants fear losing their homes.

The company has secured an important historic mansion on Rua 5 de Outubro, a prominent street in the town’s centre, with the objective of transforming the approximately 900 m² structure into a The post Property Highlight – History reimagined appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Home News Portugal Seminary to be rebuilt as students housing Portugal Seminary to be rebuilt as students housing Two floors of the Viseu Major Seminary will become student housing, a project costing about €1. 6 million, the local council announced.

The 31.5 million euro redevelopment and expansion project is awaiting approval from the Court of Auditors. Beforehand, the building in S. Lázaro will open its doors to the city for two days.

The results of the 2025 Survey on Income and Living Conditions indicate that more than half of households living in dwellings built before 1960 (54.7%) reported that no renovations aimed at improving energy efficiency had taken place, despite being necessary. Financial cost was the primary reason.
“These are very expensive works due to the location where the building is situated,” said Manuel Linda, who appealed for the “contribution of all Christians in the Diocese of Porto.” The works could cost 16 million euros.

Aveiro Center in Portugal is investing over €2.2 million in a renovation project led by Cushman & Wakefield to modernize its common areas, façades, and green spaces, with completion expected by June. The upgrade includes a new visual identity and plans to introduce new food & beverage concepts, such as a drive-thru. Owned by the Euro V fund managed by Savills IM, the center remains operational during renovations and continues to serve as a key retail destination in Aveiro, anchored by major tenants like Continente and Worten. Cushman & Wakefield manages a significant portfolio of Portuguese real estate and is actively involved in enhancing retail assets across the country.
Dozens of condominiums may lose Environmental Fund support for improving building facades, roofs, and flooring.
The institution is seeking private partners to renovate properties and generate revenue. Three of these are former shelters, which were palaces donated by the State. The PCP and the Left Bloc argue that they are being left at the mercy of real estate speculation.

The article discusses Portugal's National Building Renovation Plan (PNRE), highlighting its shortcomings in effectively promoting sustainable construction. Despite the sector's significant contribution to global carbon emissions—responsible for nearly 40%—the plan primarily focuses on reducing emissions from energy use within buildings, neglecting the reduction of embodied carbon from materials and design. Key issues include the lack of clear, operationalized targets for integrating sustainable materials, insufficient measures for renovating vacant homes (which could help address housing shortages), and the absence of a detailed, phased implementation roadmap with defined responsibilities and regional considerations. However, the plan's creation of a National Network of Recovered Construction Materials Banks is a positive step toward promoting material reuse and environmental sustainability in construction.

NOS Lusomundo Cinemas has taken over the cinema screens previously run by Cineplace at the Continente Shopping Centre in Portimão and plans to open a fully renovated cinema complex by The post NOS Cinemas takes over Portimão theatres appeared first on Portugal Resident.
