Costa Cabral Block

Category: Civil Architecture > Building

District: Porto > Porto > Porto > Aval de Baixo

Location

Rua de Costa Cabral, n.º 750, Paranhos, Porto.

Modernist Architecture

Residential building designed in 1953 by Viana de Lima, based on innovative ideas of modern architecture.

Unique Design

The building is set back from the street and has a striking awning at the entrance. The balconies and the use of brick and glass on the facade stand out.

Inspiration

Influenced by the principles of Le Corbusier, with a focus on functionality and the practical distribution of apartments through an internal gallery.

Classification

Monument of Public Interest since 2013, due to its architectural importance.

Curiosity

It was part of a larger project that foresaw other blocks, but this was the only one built.

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