Category: Civil Architecture > Building
District: Lisboa > Lisboa > Lisboa > São Mamede
, The building is located at Rua Alexandre Herculano, nº57, in the parish of Santo António, in Lisbon.
, It was designed by the architect Miguel Ventura Terra, who was also the owner of the building.
, This building was awarded the Valmor Prize in 1903, one of the most prestigious architectural awards in Lisbon.
, The prize was awarded for the combination of modern architecture, with innovative construction techniques, and for the prominent use of Portuguese materials, such as azulejo tiles.
, The building stands out for its elegance and the harmonious use of decorative elements, including tile friezes, which give the building an artistic and distinct touch.
, The facade is marked by wrought iron balconies and large windows, creating a rhythm between the horizontal and vertical elements.
, The building was originally conceived as an apartment building, with one apartment per floor.
, Miguel Ventura Terra used the first floor as his personal residence.
, The building was donated to the Schools of Fine Arts of Lisbon and Porto, with the income to be used for scholarships for art students with financial difficulties.
, It is considered an important example of "Art Nouveau" in Portugal.
, Over the years, the building has undergone several modifications, including the addition of windows in the attic in 1911 and the installation of an elevator in 1995.
, In 2020, the University of Lisbon, which owns the building, removed a plaque in honor of the architect, which generated controversy.
, The building was classified as a Property of Public Interest in 2006, reinforcing its historical and architectural importance in Lisbon.
Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edifício_de_Ventura_Terra
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 38.720563805372116,-9.15320253523882
Coordinates DMS: 38°43'14.0"N 09°09'11.5"W
