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Ricardo Vieira de Melo and Eduardo Rebelo’s Complexo Pedagógico II at Universidade do Minho showcasing a modern concrete structure with geometric forms and exposed concrete surfaces.
Ricardo Vieira de Melo and Eduardo Rebelo’s Complexo Pedagógico II at Universidade do Minho showcasing a modern concrete structure with geometric forms and exposed concrete surfaces. Ricardo Vieira de Melo and Eduardo Rebelo’s Complexo Pedagógico II at Universidade do Minho showcasing a modern commercial building with extensive glass façades and daylighting features designed for academic headquarters. Ricardo Vieira de Melo and Eduardo Rebelo’s Complexo Pedagógico II at Universidade do Minho showcasing a modern composite material and metal structure with extensive glass façades, daylighting features, and a prominent gate. Ricardo Vieira de Melo and Eduardo Rebelo’s Complexo Pedagógico II at Universidade do Minho showcasing a modern building with composite material flooring, metal and glass doors, and wood-stained elements integrated into the façade. Ricardo Vieira de Melo and Eduardo Rebelo’s Complexo Pedagógico II at Universidade do Minho showcasing an interior hall with wood flooring, hardwood finishes, wood-stained ceiling, and modern lighting fixtures. Ricardo Vieira de Melo and Eduardo Rebelo’s Complexo Pedagógico II at Universidade do Minho showcases a modern design with extensive glass façades, composite material flooring, wood-stained ceiling elements, and tiled floorings that enhance natural daylighting and provide shaded interior spaces. Ricardo Vieira de Melo and Eduardo Rebelo’s Complexo Pedagógico II at Universidade do Minho showcasing symmetrical wood flooring, composite material ceiling, tiled floors, and evenly spaced columns with modern lighting fixtures. Ricardo Vieira de Melo and Eduardo Rebelo’s Complexo Pedagógico II at Universidade do Minho showcasing a spacious lobby with concrete tile flooring, composite material ceiling, and modern engineering design elements. Ricardo Vieira de Melo and Eduardo Rebelo’s Complexo Pedagógico II at Universidade do Minho showcasing a modern commercial building with concrete and metal structural elements, expansive glass façades, composite material flooring, and daylighting through a high ceiling. Ricardo Vieira de Melo and Eduardo Rebelo’s Complexo Pedagógico II at Universidade do Minho showcasing modern tiled flooring, contemporary furniture including chairs, abundant daylighting, and integrated houseplants within a spacious interior design. Ricardo Vieira de Melo and Eduardo Rebelo’s Complexo Pedagógico II at Universidade do Minho showcasing an interior with composite tile flooring, wood-stained ceiling panels, and large glass elements enhancing natural light. Ricardo Vieira de Melo and Eduardo Rebelo’s Complexo Pedagógico II at Universidade do Minho showcasing a modern design with extensive use of wood planks, composite materials, metal accents, hardwood finishes, and large glass panels allowing ample daylighting. Ricardo Vieira de Melo and Eduardo Rebelo’s Complexo Pedagógico II at Universidade do Minho showcasing a modern interior with wood-stained hardwood flooring, composite material ceiling, and sleek wooden doors. Interior view of Complexo Pedagógico II at Universidade do Minho designed by Ricardo Vieira de Melo and Eduardo Rebelo, showcasing wood flooring, tiled flooring, modern ceiling lighting, and a spacious hall with detailed interior design. Ricardo Vieira de Melo and Eduardo Rebelo’s Complexo Pedagógico II at Universidade do Minho showcases a modern architectural design featuring composite material walls, extensive glass façades, and structural elements of metal and concrete. Ricardo Vieira de Melo and Eduardo Rebelo’s Complexo Pedagógico II at Universidade do Minho showcasing a modern architectural design with wooden walls, metal handrails, composite material flooring, and a prominent staircase assembly.
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Designed by architects Ricardo Vieira de Melo and Eduardo Rebelo, Complexo Pedagógico II (CP II) stands as a pivotal academic hub on the University of Minho’s Gualtar campus in Braga. Completed following a prize-winning design from 1991, the building embodies a thoughtful balance between modern architectural clarity and functional academic infrastructure. Hosting a variety of lecture halls, seminar rooms, and administrative spaces, CP II is also home to innovative environments such as the Active Learning Classroom “André Cruz de Carvalho,” reflecting the university’s ongoing commitment to pedagogical innovation. With its rational geometry and adaptable interiors, CP II continues to support a dynamic learning experience for students and faculty alike.