We’ve been in touch with many of the architects who helped design Bom Sucesso, and I’m thrilled to share that they’ve been incredibly supportive — sending drawings, photographs, and stories for PortugalModern.com. Many more insights are on the way!

It’s inspiring to see how much they care and how excited they are that the original vision for the resort is being revived — step by step — by the residents and the community.

Today, I want to immediately share something truly special.

While exchanging messages with Josep Llinás — the only Spanish architect involved in the project, and a recipient of Spain’s highest architectural honor, the Gold Medal for Architecture — he sent me a rare set of images: photos of the original 3D model of Bom Sucesso Resort, which was once displayed in the sales office.

First owners of Bom Sucesso recall that there were actually two Models: one was permanently installed at the resort’s sales office, and another was a traveling model. It was exhibited internationally — seen in Amsterdam, and also presented in London and Ireland — as part of the original promotion of the resort.

Many people told me this model was lost when the resort went bankrupt. But now, thanks to these images, it has resurfaced — and for me, it’s absolutely breathtaking.

The model shows the very first version of the master plan, and you’ll notice some differences from what was eventually built. For example, a large building was originally placed on the opposite side of the commercial zone. Other subtle variations in the villas appear here and there. I assume the red dots may mark houses that had already been sold at that time.

I believe this is an incredible piece of the resort’s history — and a powerful reminder of the bold architectural vision that brought Bom Sucesso to life.

Enjoy the images — and let’s keep building on this shared legacy.

A big thank-you to Josep Llinás. More original plans will be published here soon!

All images copyrights are by Josep Llinás.