Located on the steep slopes of Monte do Frio on the edge of Braga, the Dona Antónia Architecture Neighborhood represents an exemplary case of modern architecture and urban design in Portugal. Developed as part of a public infrastructure project, it includes 46 plots for single-family architectural dwellings, designed to create a consciously organized architectural neighborhood rather than a landscape that emerged by chance.

Occupying around eight hectares, the project integrates the site’s natural relief, waterlines, vegetation, and existing paths as essential design elements, transforming topography and nature into architectural materials. By prioritizing natural stone and local textures, the development reinforces Braga’s architectural identity while achieving harmony between contemporary residential design and the surrounding landscape. The Dona Antónia Urbanization stands as a thoughtful example of how Portuguese urbanism can merge planning, architecture, and landscape into one cohesive vision.