Loulé – Modern Architecture & More
Discover Loulé through its architecture, from traditional buildings to the modern architecture of the 1950s and 1960s.
Loulé was the birthplace of Manuel Laginha (1919–1985), one of the pioneers of Modern Architecture in the Algarve. His buildings, together with the work of a younger generation of architects and designers, gave Loulé a distinctive modern architectural character.
The tour also pays attention to Duarte Pacheco (1900–1943), the famous engineer and former Minister of Public Works and Communications, who was born in Loulé. His influence on Portugal's infrastructure and public works was considerable, and his hometown still commemorates him with a monument.
A walk through Loulé's architecture – from Manuel Laginha's Modernism to the legacy of one of the town's most influential sons
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Loulé – Modern Architecture & More
Self Guided Digital Tour
One 60–90 minute self-guided architecture walk
📍 Loulé, Algarve
📱 Free STQRY app
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Discover Loulé – Modern Architecture & More
You will discover:
→ Modernist architecture by Manuel Laginha
→ Buildings from the 1950s and 1960s
→ Duarte Pacheco, former Minister of Public Works and son of Loulé
→ Traditional architecture & historic buildings
→ Modern interventions & contemporary architecture
See QR Code for the STQRY App at the bottom of the page
Manuel Laginha
A Pioneer of Modern Architecture in the Algarve
Manuel Laginha (1919–1985) was one of the key architects of the generation that shaped the Algarve's modern architecture in the 1950s and 1960s.
Born in Loulé, he designed a wide range of buildings throughout the region, combining the principles of Modernism with the character and climate of the Algarve.
This article explores the life and work of an architect who left a lasting mark on the region's architectural landscape.
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