Adaptive reuse of manor houses: Modernism and tradition in fernando távora's approach for heritage renovation

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2021

Authors

Ordóñez Castañón, D (Author) Other; Teresa Ferreira (Author) FAUP; Sánchez Beitia, S (Author) Other

Journal

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Title: International Journal of Sustainable Development and Planning

Vol. 16

Pages: 569-578

ISSN: 1743-7601

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Authenticus ID: P-00V-MGH

DOI: 10.18280/ijsdp.160318

Abstract (EN): This article seeks to analyze the methodology and principles underlying the intervention of the Portuguese architect and professor Fernando Távora (1923-2005) in the renovation of manor houses in the north of Portugal. Throughout his renowned professional career, Távora designed the refurbishment of numerous country houses, managing to adapt uses and spaces to the new requirements without undermining their strong identity in the landscape and their historical and architectural values. Thus, the study of his particular methodology can provide design guidelines to approach the adaptive reuse of this cultural legacy with respect for its heritage values, especially in rural areas undergoing a severe process of depopulation and agroproductive transformation. Three case studies have been selected in order to determine the evolution and consolidation of his practice: The Casa da Igreja in Mondim de Basto (1958-1961), the Casa da Covilhã(1963-1988) and the Casa da Breia (1984-1985). These renovation projects reveal careful analysis of the preexistence, supporting sensitive introduction of new elements with subtle contemporary expression in respectful continuity with the forms and atmospheres of the past.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific