Devesas Ceramics Factory Complex (António Almeida da Costa House, Workers' Quarter, Foremen's Quarter, Emília de Jesus Costa Daycare Center, António Almeida da Costa Asylum, Housing Complex and Porto Materials Depot)

Category: Civil Architecture > Factory Complex

District: Porto > Vila Nova de Gaia > Vila Nova de Gaia > Devesas

Factory History

Founded in the 19th century by António Almeida da Costa, the factory was a major center for ceramic production, standing out for its innovation in the use of tiles and decorative roofing tiles.

Workers' Neighborhoods

The factory built housing for its workers and managers, with facades decorated with tiles. These neighborhoods reflect the founder's social concern for the well-being of employees.

Support Institutions

The factory created spaces such as the Emília de Jesus Costa Nursery to support the children of workers and the António Almeida da Costa Asylum to help the elderly and needy.

Warehouse in Porto

The factory had a warehouse in the city of Porto, where it distributed products such as tiles and statues directly to the public.

Contribution to Art

It was an important center for ceramic art, having collaborated with well-known artists of the time, such as sculptors Teixeira Lopes and Diogo Macedo.

Architecture and Heritage

The area preserves several historic buildings, including the António Almeida da Costa House, and the residential neighborhoods, offering a vision of 19th-century industrial architecture.

Tourist Attraction

Today, the complex is a place of interest for those who enjoy history and industrial architecture, with some parts still open to the public.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/F%C3%A1brica_de_Cer%C3%A2mica_das_Devesas

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