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New book documents Faro's modernist architectural legacy
'Faro Modernism' is a new publication that explores the midcentury architectural heritage of Faro, Portugal, an overlooked modernist centre. The book brings international attention to the city's significant design history.
The publication 'Faro Modernism' fills a gap in architectural historiography by documenting the modernist development of Faro during the mid-twentieth century. Portugal's Algarve region has largely been overshadowed by Lisbon's architectural reputation, yet Faro contains a concentrated collection of significant modernist buildings from this period. The book provides detailed analysis and visual documentation of key structures and urban planning initiatives that shaped the city. By elevating Faro's modernist heritage into scholarly discourse, the work contributes to a more complete understanding of European architectural movements beyond established canonical centres.
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