Portuguese Architecture in the 20th Century

Recommended Prerequisites

No prerequesites.

Teaching Methods

The course unit will be taught in theoretical and theoretical-practical classes.

The theoretical classes follow essentially an expository model, using the projection of images, and have the purpose of presenting the announced syllabus.

The theoretical-practical classes take place in the form of a collective debate and aim to discuss the themes developed in the Synthesis Works, mandatory for the evaluation.

Learning Outcomes

One of the main learning outcomes expected with this course unit, is to create a critical awareness of the current cultural context of Portuguese architecture, which has its deepest historical root in the thinking produced during the 20th century.

In recent decades, Portuguese architecture has achieved a great international recognition, which arouses enormous curiosity in students throughout the entire cycle of studies.

It is also important to note that the rehabilitation of pre-existing buildings, and its reconstruction for contemporary use, is one of the main themes of current architectural production. Naturally, a large part of the buildings potentially considered to be subjected to that kind of intervention were built throughout the 20th century, and the knowledge of the historical context in which they were originally designed it is crucial for a qualified and culturally conscious intervention.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

The syllabus of this course unit is based on the analysis of some case studies, like works and authors, and of some crucial themes for the understanding of the cultural transformations that occurred throughout the 20th century, having Modern Architecture as a permanent reference.

Its presentation follows preferably a chronological development, and it is structured according to an organization that can be divided into four modules.

Weak modernity – The first 3 decades of the 20th century, and the 1st generation of Portuguese modern architects.

The affirmation of Modern Architecture – 1940s and 50s, and the 2nd generation of Modern Portuguese Architecture.

Critical revision of the Modern Movement – 1960s and 1970s.

1980s / 1990s – And the contemporary Portuguese architecture, because most of the protagonists of this period are still working.

International cases will be analyzed whenever that is important to contextualize the production of Portuguese architecture.

Head Lecturer(s)

Nuno Carlos Pedroso de Moura Correia

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Oral presentation of the Synthesis work : 30.0%
Synthesis work: 70.0%

Bibliography

Almeida, Pedro Vieira; “A Arquitetura Moderna em Portugal”, “História da Arte em Portugal”, Volume 14, Edição Alfa, Lisboa, 1986

Bandeirinha, José António; “O Processo SAAL e a Arquitetura do 25 de Abril de 1974”, Imprensa da Universidade de Coimbra, Coimbra, 2007

Figueira, Jorge; “A Periferia perfeita – Pós-modernidade na Arquitetura Portuguesa, anos 60 / anos 80”, Caleidoscópio, Casal de Cambra, 2014

França, José-Augusto; “A Arte em Portugal no século XX (1911-1961)”, Editora Bertrand, Lisboa, 1974

Grande, Nuno; “Arquiteturas da Cultura – Política, debate, espaço”, Dissertação de Doutoramento, Universidade de Coimbra, Coimbra, 2009

Portas, Nuno; “A evolução da Arquitetura Moderna em Portugal – Uma interpretação”, “História da Arquitetura Moderna”, de Bruno Zevi, Volume II, Editora Arcádia, Lisboa 1973/78, pp. 687-744


Fernandez, Sergio; “Percurso – Arquitetura Portuguesa 1930-1974”, Edição da Faculdade de Arquitetura da Universidade do Porto, Porto, 1988.