Agricultural Cooperative House in Aveiro, Art Nouveau building on Rua João Mendonça, 5-7.

Category: Civil Architecture > Building

District: Aveiro > Aveiro > Aveiro > Glória e Vera Cruz

Location

Located at Rua João Mendonça, nº 5-7, in the parishes of Glória and Vera Cruz, in Aveiro, Portugal.

Classification

It is a building classified as a Property of Public Interest since 1996.

History

Built in the early 20th century, this building was, for some time, the headquarters of the Aveiro Agricultural Cooperative. The authorship of the project is attributed to Francisco Augusto da Silva Rocha, an architect known for creating other Art Nouveau buildings in Aveiro.

Architectural Style

The building is a clear example of the Art Nouveau style, with details that make it unique in the city.

Distinctive Elements

One of the main highlights of the building is the panel of colorful tiles, in shades of pink, purple, and red, manufactured by Fábrica Fonte Nova. These tiles date from 1913 and are one of the most emblematic pieces of architecture in Aveiro.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casa_da_Cooperativa_Agrícola_em_Aveiro

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