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Matosinhos Tourist Office

Filipa Guerreiro, Bruno Figueiredo e Tiago Correia

2003

Câmara Municipal de Matosinhos

Open Visits

Saturday: 10h - 19h

Sunday: 10h - 19h

Regular Visits

Tours

Maximum 20 people per visit

No reservation required; first-come, first-served

Wheelchair access

Photography allowed

Description

A real test of strength, this is one of the first works built by the then even younger Atelier da Bouça, part of the Matosinhos Coast plan by Souto Moura. In a small intervention, the building has the ability to skilfully articulate itself with the city and the sea, and the beginning of the Molhe Sul of Porto de Leixões. The exterior, covered by granite and tile, contrasts with the indoor white environment, where the ludic succession of objects (an “inverted table” and a table in the strict sense) organizes the different functions running here. Initially conceived as a Centre for Monitoring and Interpreting the Environment, it now runs as a Tourist Office, which confirms that at the beach of Matosinhos there will always be a good environment (and good vibes).

www.cm-matosinhos.pt/

Location

Avenida General Norton de Matos

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Directions: Google Maps / Apple Maps

Public Transport

Bus: STCP - 500, 501, 502, 507

Subway: Linha A, Matosinhos Sul