OPEN HOUSE : CASA GAGO from architect Manuel Gomes Da Costa

Dates: The event will take place from November 7th to 9th, 2025Location: Faro, PortugalFocus: The event celebrates and promotes Portuguese Modernist architecture, particularly in Faro and the Algarve region.Guided tours of modernist buildings and homesOpen house visitsNetworking opportunities, PartyArt exhibitionsTalks and conferences about modernist architectureTarget audience: The event attracts architecture enthusiasts, architects, designers, and artists from across Europe and the United States.Limited spaces: Previous editions have mentioned that tours and activities have limited spaces, so early booking is recommended once tickets become available.Continuation: This will be the third edition of the event, following successful weekends in 2022 and 2023 and 2024This event celebrates and promotes the city's rich Modernist architectural heritage by showcasing its unique mid-century buildings. All funds raised will be reinvested into the event and future initiatives.Event organized by : The Modernist FaroCo-organizer : Picada CulturalEvent Supports : Camara Municipal de Faro , Picada Cultural, GAMA RAMA, Alfa, CLUB FARENSEF﻿ollow @https://www.instagram.com/themodernistfaro/

The Modernist Faro

1H Home tour  of Casa Gago built in 1955 by influential modernist architect.
commentary by Chris (The Modernist) and  Margarida (Owner)

Casa Gago

THE MODERNIST WEEKEND FARO 2022

The Modernist Weekend is the 1st event dedicated to Portuguese Modernist architecture.
Explore buildings, private homes and neighborhoods with tours, meet and network with influential artists, architects, designers and passionate people, enjoy Art expo.

1H Home tour of the Modernist house designed by architect Manuel Gomes Da Costa in Faro. (Visit inside &amp; outside). Full house + private garden &amp; Rooftop.Architect: Manuel Gomes da CostaConstruction date 1955Client: Alfredo Gago RosaHistory of the house : Alfredo Gago Rosa, was an immigrant from Venezuela where he made his fortune in the automotive industry.When he returned to his hometown of Faro, he had a plan to build a house. But a house unlike anything that existed in Faro. Different in form, different in materials, different in its relationship between interior and exterior. Different in architectural inspiration. It had to be innovative and avant garde.The client wanted something inspired by the Latin American modern movement, led by Oscar Niemeyer.The organizer of this event is THE MODERNIST FARO (<a href="http://www.themodernist.pt" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.themodernist.pt</a>). This tour is part of The Modernist weekend 2022.The event is a non-profit organization. All benefits are invested in Faro’s Modernist architecture preservation and valorisation.We kindly ask you to arrive 10min before the tour departure.

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