Parnaso Building (residential, commercial, and services building)

Category: Civil Architecture > Building

District: Porto > Porto > Porto > Carvalhosa

Location

The Parnaso Building is located in the parish of Cedofeita, one of the most central and dynamic areas of the city of Porto.

Architectural Significance

This building is considered one of the most relevant examples of modern architecture in the city of Porto, being recognized by experts and frequently cited in publications on the subject.

Origin of the Name

The name "Parnaso" comes from an old music school, the Escola de Música Parnaso (Parnaso Music School), which operated on the ground floor of the building.

Architecture

The building was designed by the architect José Carlos Loureiro, an important name in Portuguese architecture of the 20th century.

Construction Date

Construction began in 1954 and was completed in 1956, a result of an initiative by Fernando Corrêa de Oliveira, a composer who was also the owner of the space.

Function

In addition to housing, the building includes areas for commerce and services, which makes it not only an architectural but also a functional reference in the city.

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

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