Architour Algarve: Architecture, Tours & More

Vilas Mario Martins Atelier As I mentioned in my interview with AlgarvePlus magazine, my next project will be dedicated entirely to the city of Lagos. The first two chapters are now complete: an overview of Lagos’s long and eventful history from the perspective of urban planning, and a tribute to architect José Veloso – not only the coordinator of the post-revolutionary SAAL programme (1974–1976, focused on housing projects), but also an active figure in politics, representi

Igreja do Sagrado Coração de Jesus (1961–1970). Architect Nuno Portas (1934–2025) was one of Portugal’s most influential voices in...

For the complete July issue see:: https://algarveplusmagazine.com/digital-issues/

Overview Osaka Expo 1970 OverThe 1970 World Expo in Osaka, Japan, was a milestone in the history of futuristic vision and progressive...

Video:from the last Architectural Tour of Olhão - part 3., paired with the photo exhibition MODERNISM IN TAVIRA, held from February 16 to...

Video:from an Architectural Tour of Olhão - part 2., paired with the photo exhibition MODERNISM IN TAVIRA, held from February 16 to March...

Video:from an Architectural Tour of Olhão - part 1., paired with the photo exhibition MODERNISM IN TAVIRA, held from February 16 to March...

The May issue of Algarve Plus magazine with my article on 'Brutalism in Portugal'... for the whole May issue see:...

This striking villa was built in 1930 by the lawyer Dr. Rita da Palma. At the time, it was situated on the edge of the city surrounded by...

Ulla’s house in Olhão feels like something out of *One Thousand and One Nights*. Decorated with North African ornaments, which brings...