Architour Algarve: Architecture, Tours & More

The Architecture of Olhão: Monuments, Modernist & More  is the second book by ArchiTourAlgarve focusing on the surprising architecture of Olhão. Following the first book,  Cubist Architecture Olhão , which highlights the cubist architecture of the historic fishing districts of Barreta and Levante, this new volume explores monuments, modernist and other notable buildings, as well as several distinctive residential neighborhoods. In total, 74 projects are presented, each accomp

Have you always wondered where Olhão’s designation as a  “Cubist City”  comes from? With this book,  Cubist Architecture in Olhão , you will not only find an engaging answer to that question, but also gain clear insight into its origins and the defining characteristics that accompany it. From the abundance of flat roofs to the rooftop structures ( mirantes ) and other typical elements such as staircases and chimneys. The book also addresses the former demolition plans for the

Modern technology moves fast. You can already edit old photos and convert to video images of the Cubist city of Olhão with AI. The images are sometimes a bit strange, that's because they ‘artificially' produced. A tecnologia moderna avança rapidamente. Já é possível editar fotos antigas da cidade Cubista de Olhão e converter em imagens de vídeo com IA (inteligência artificial). As imagens por vezes ficam um pouco estranhas, mas também são produzidos ‘artificialmente'.

ArchiTourAlgarve wishes you a year of Architectural Discovery

My beloved grandmother, God bless her soul, was a deeply devout Catholic. Her greatest wish was to go on pilgrimage to Lourdes at the end of her life, but she never made it further than Kevelaer — a Marian pilgrimage site just across the German border near Venlo. For us as children, Kevelaer was impressive enough. I especially remember the glowing plastic statuettes of the Virgin Mary in little grottoes with tiny doors that my grandmother brought home and that later adorned o