Tour Overview
Loulé Modernist Architecture & More
When we want to present the "Modernist Architecture" (1950-70) in Loulé in a map, we have to talk about the architect Manuel laginha (1919-1985) who was born there. He was - together with the architects Manuel Gomes da Costa and Antonio Vicente de Castro - one of the pioneers who introduced "Modernism" in the Algarve. They were all trained in Porto by professor Carlos Ramos and brought the post-war “Modern Architecture of the International Movement” to the Algarve.
We can associate Laginha with Loulé, Gomes da Costa with Faro and Vicente de Castro with Portimão.
Manuel Laginha, one of the most active and best-known Algarve architects of his generation, is known for several projects, mostly published in the magazine "Arquitectura". Unfortunately, many of his projects have been destroyed or damaged. But with the help of this map, some projects in Loulé by Manuel Laginha can still be admired.
Laginha created a "school" of modern urban architecture in Loulé, soon followed by designers and engineers, who repeated and reinvented modern themes using reinforced concrete. Sometimes in an interesting and creative way with balconies, pergolas, ceramic grilles and polychrome tile coverings. Perhaps the most important follower is João Campos, a designer with a large number of signature works in provocative modernism.
In addition to "Modernist" projects by Laginha and contemporaries in Loulé, we pay some attention to the Monument of Eng. Duarte Pacheco who - honored in his hometown of Loulé - was Minister of Public Works & Communication and had a great influence by setting up important infrastructural works and the organization of the Portuguese World Exhibition in 1940.
Made by www.architouralgarve.com with some photos of John (Cyclingshepherd)
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Stops
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Stop 1: Casa Abreu & Silva. - Rua José Alfonso 22
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Stop 2: Predio Rua E de Sárria 10
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Stop 3: Predios Av. José da Costa Mealha 127
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Stop 4: Predio Av. José da Costa Mealha 177
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Stop 5: Martins Farrajota House - Av. José da Costa Mealha 112
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Stop 6: House Rua Engenheiro Barata Correia
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Stop 7: House Rua Gen. Humberto Delgado
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Stop 8: Medical centre - Rua dr. Frutuosa da Silva 78
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Stop 9: Largo Ten. Cabeçadas - Cafe/House
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Stop 10: Shop / House - Avenida Marçal Pacheco 36
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Stop 11: Apartment block / shops - Av. José da Costa Mealha 10
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Stop 12: Apartment block with shops designed - Praça da República 10
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Stop 14: Shop - Rua 5 de Outubro no. 6 Loulé
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Stop 15: Reabilitaçao, Centro Cultural / Estudio ODS & Shop Alfaiataria Daltic - Rua 5 de Outubro 34
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Stop 16: House with shop - Rua de Portugal 5
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Stop 17: Shop & residence - Rua de Portugal 9
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Stop 18: Rehabilitation of Solar da Música Nova - VMSA Arquitectos
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Stop 19: Palácio Gama Lobo - architect Luís Guerreiro
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Stop 20: Former workshop - Rua de Nossa Senhora. de Fátima 185
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Stop 22: Apartments - Av. Ascensão Guimarães 53
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Stop 23: Apartments - Rua Ascensão Guimarães
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Stop 24: Apartments - Av. Ascenção Guimarães 96
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Stop 25: Apartments - Av. Ascenção Guimarães 114
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Stop 26: Polyvalent Center for Social Assistance - Rua Ascensão Guimares
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Stop 27: Apartments - Rua David Teixeira 235
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Stop 28: Apartment - Rua José da Costa Guerreiro 148 Loulé -
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Stop 29: House for António Laginha Ramos - Rua David Teixeira 121
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Stop 30: Former single-family home / now apartments
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Stop 31: A cup of coffee for your Tourguide
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