The Modernist architecture of Faro -Walking tour (1,5hours)

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

Join Chris, co-founder of The Modernist Faro and the Modernist weekend event in the discovery of iconic Modernist buildings of Faro!

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THE MODERNIST ARCHITECTURE WEEKEND FARO 2025

Join us November 7–9 to celebrate Faro’s Modernist architecture. Explore 1950s–70s landmarks through guided tours,  access to iconic modernist homes, social events, and art exhibitions!

<h3>Modernist Architecture Walking Tour with Chris de Oliveira</h3>Join Chris de Oliveira, co-founder of The Modernist Faro and advocate for architectural heritage, on a captivating walk through Faro’s streets to uncover its modernist gems. Discover how this small southern city became home to an unexpected “miracle” of modernist architecture in the mid-20th century.Designed for architecture and design enthusiasts, this guided tour offers context, stories, and fresh perspectives that bring Faro’s modernist landscape to life. Along the way, you’ll encounter some of the city’s most remarkable examples of the movement, including:<ul><li>Casa Verde – a pastel-hued Art Deco landmark with elegant geometric lines.</li><li>The Modernist – designed by Lisbon architect Joel Santana, this building embodies the purest modernist ideals of form and function.</li><li>Casa Gago – a timeless creation by Manuel Gomes da Costa, one of the Algarve’s most celebrated modernist architects.</li></ul>More than a walk, this is an invitation to see Faro differently: history, design, and culture woven into the fabric of the city. With Chris as your guide—both a true modernist enthusiast—you’ll gain insights into the architects, stories, and ideas that shaped this unique chapter of Portuguese architecture.

This tour is in EnglishIt's organized by a non-profit that reinvests all proceeds into preserving and enhancing Faro's Modernist architecture.(Image credit: Aymeric Warmé-Janville &amp; Bernardo Lúcio)

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