Building at Rua da Garoupinha, 42-44

Category: Civil Architecture > Dwelling

District: Açores > Angra do Heroísmo > Angra do Heroísmo > Nossa Senhora da Conceição

Location:

Located in the historic center of Angra do Heroísmo, this building occupies a small square where several urban arteries intersect, benefiting from a calm environment and an easily legible original layout of the city's street plan.

It is integrated into the classified Central Zone, close to the main pedestrian streets and a short distance from green spaces and viewpoints, offering visitors a discreet but representative reference point within the urban environment.

Origin and historical value:

Although without precise dating on its facade, the property reflects Angra's progressive recovery after the great earthquake of 1980, fitting into a series of reconstructions that preserved the traditional Azorean architectural style.

It is part of the built heritage that benefited from special protection legislation, being protected by its inclusion in the municipal classification of the city's central zone.

Aesthetics and atmosphere:

The facade features the typical contrast of white with light-blue frames, highlighted by door and window openings delimited by simple stonework. On the upper floor, two wrought-iron balconies complement the ensemble, enhanced by the presence of flower pots.

The ensemble conveys a sense of harmony and sobriety, characteristic of Angra's small residential buildings, where the balance between colors and decorative elements favors a clear and inviting reading of the local architecture.

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt