"Tridente" : Exploring Faro’s Largest Modernist Building - (1hour)

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 Leanne, founder of Concrete Communities, for the exclusive guided tour at Tridente, Faro's largest Modernist building!

Banco BPI | Faro

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!

Exclusive Tour: Tridente Building - A Modernist Marvel Unveiled Meet-up Outside Banco BPI, Edf Tridente, Av. 5 de Outubro 19 B, 8000-077 Faro Experience a rare opportunity to explore the iconic Tridente Building, a cornerstone of Faro's modernist architecture, now open to the public for the first time ever. This exclusive tour offers an intimate look at Manuel Gomes da Costa's 1979 masterpiece, embodying the essence of South Modernist style. What to Expect: <ul><li>Architectural Insights: Discover the building's innovative design, which originally housed apartments, shops, a cinema, and a shopping center.</li><li>Skyline Icon: Learn why the Tridente Building is considered a defining feature of Faro's urban landscape.</li><li>Expert Commentary: Your guide, Leanne, founder of Concrete Communities UK, will provide unique perspectives on the building's significance and its connection to the community.</li><li>Modernist Context: Understand how the Tridente Building fits into the broader trend of large-scale, multi-use structures popular across Europe and the USA in the 1960s and 1970s.</li><li>Exclusive Access: Explore areas of this architectural gem previously closed to the public.</li><li>English-language Tour: Enjoy clear, informative commentary throughout your visit.</li></ul>This tour offers a rare glimpse into Faro's architectural heritage, blending historical significance with modernist innovation. Don't miss this chance to experience a pivotal piece of Portuguese modernism firsthand.Leanne will guide you during this tour. She is the founder of Concrete Communities. It explores the disconnect between design industry professionals and members of the public.About Leanne Cloudsdale : Founder Leanne Cloudsdale is an experienced communications consultant and design journalist with a solid editorial background. Her clients include Vitsœ, Studio Nicholson, RIMOWA, Margaret Howell, Vispring, Sedilia, LVMH, Cutler &amp; Gross, Mr Porter, Coldwells Build, Universal Works, IKEA, Farfetch, Toast and Conran.https://concretecommunities.com/

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; João Neves dos Santos)

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