Portugal is home to a remarkable range of modern architecture—not just in individual buildings, but in entire neighborhoods thoughtfully designed by some of the country’s leading architects. From coastal resorts to urban housing complexes, these neighborhoods reflect contemporary ideas of space, light, and landscape, often blending modernist principles with local context.

Neighborhoods from North to South:

Unknown Architect Casas Rua Calvelo de Cima 2571

Braga, Rua Calvelo de Cima

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Antonio Fontes Instituto para a Bio Sustentabilidade Universidade do Minho 2438

Porto, Universidade do Minho Campi Gualtar

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Alcino Soutinho Cavadas Santos Residence 1830

Porto, Boavista Villas

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Ovar, Modern Villas

West of Ovar lies a small cluster of modern houses, including the Avelino Duarte House by Álvaro Siza, located on the main street. Behind it are several other contemporary homes.

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Aveiro, University

The University of Aveiro, founded in 1973, is one of Portugal’s most renowned universities, known for its innovative campus architecture, designed by leading Portuguese architects.

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