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Biblioteca Central da Universidade dos Açores

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dpr_ barcelona, 11 April 2009

The Central Library stands on a periphery site of the University Campus, occupying a narrow parcel near the parking area of the institution, next to the city limits of Ponta Delgada. Following...

Capelinhos, Volcano Interpretation Center

in Architecture by Nuno Ribeiro Lopes

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miesvanderrohe, 17 June 2009

Important as a historic moment and as an aid to comprehending how the archipelago of Azores was formed, the eruption occurred in 1957/58 definitely transformed the landscape of the island of Fayal,...

Seafront, Ponta Delgada, Açores, Portugal

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risco, 31 March 2010

The intervention has encompassed the city's long, coastal avenue from the São Brás Fort to the São Pedro pools, its main objective being the building of a new passenger boat terminal. As a...

Gruta das Torres Visitor Centre

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miesvanderrohe, 23 November 2009

"Gruta das Torres" is a lava tube located on "Pico" island. In 2004 it was considered Regional Natural Monument due to its high geological value and its dimension, unique in all the Azores...

University Campus Amphitheatres, Açores

in Architecture by Inês Lobo arquitectos
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miesvanderrohe, 24 September 2009

PAISAGEM A paisagem do Campus é recortada pelas parcelas estreitas e alongadas da alameda do Relvão e do Jardim romântico, que ascendem no ponto mais alto aos edifícios dos serviços...

University Central Library

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miesvanderrohe, 1 October 2009

The Central Library stands on a periphery site of the University Campus, occupying a narrow parcel near the parking area of the institution, next to the city limits of Ponta Delgada. Fallowing the...