Survey on Cultural Heritage Adaptive Reuse practice

Project description
Project Id 4018
Project Name Oporto Tourist Apartments, Portugal
Description Rehabilitation of buildings in the historic center for the installation of tourist apartments. Mouzinho 160 is an iconic building with a beautiful view over the old city rooftops. Located in one of the most important streets of Porto, this building features 15 elegant and spacious apartments. São Domingos is a flashy building, located in a trendy square near to Ribeira. This building allows beautiful views over the historic centre. Comércio do Porto is a cozy building, located in a narrow typical street, a few meters from the Douro river. This building features some comfortable studios.
Description of the economic, social and environmental impacts of the project Improved place attachment and local identity, retaining of social and cultural values. Inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1996, Oporto's Historic Centre is a vision of Portugal's architectonic past and collective memory. Immune to the passage of time and changes associated with society's natural movements, this vast northern has kept virtually untouched its unusual aesthetic, splendour and character, vital elements of its identity. Major character of Oporto's city, Douro River feeds the Alto Douro Vineyard Region, inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List since 2001. Notorious especially due to its flagship product, port wine, this northern region has shaped its province's cultural, social and economic landscapes as far back as the 18th century. Acclaimed in its own right, Port Wine Cellars are a mandatory tourist attraction for the lovers of this “nectar of the Gods” as well as of all of those interested in discovering what the Unvanquished City has to offer.
Web links http://www.oportotouristapartments.com/
Country Portugal
City size Intermediate cities (between 50.000-1 million people)
Characteristics of the cultural heritage building/site/landscapes
Construction period 4-Steel and cement
Adaptive reuse period 2011-2015
State of conservation Medium conservation
Vacancy before Permanently used
Vacancy after Permanently used
Cultural significance Informally recognized by the local community|Not listed|
Typologies Residential|
Governance, management and financing
Ownership before Private
Ownership after Private
Management structure The owner is also the manager|
Managing body Private for profit|
Funding full answer Public funding (EU)|Public Foundation|Private Foundation|
Barriers and bottlenecks None|
total investment 1.000.000 – 3.000.000 €
Uses / functions
Residential no
Cohousing no
Hotel accommodation yes
BnbHostel accommodation no
Commercial units no
Wellness centres no
Restaurant no
Cafe no
Public library no
Gardens no
Education no
Museum exhibition yes
Research no
Cultural events no
Theatre no
Conferences no
Social uses no
Community Hubs no
Incubator no
Cultural and Creative Industries hub no
Innovative startups hub no
Circular economy enterprises hub no
Coworking spaces no
Workshop spaces no
Living Lab no
Fab Lab no
Creative Hub no
Artist residencies no
Materials bank no
Repair Cafe no
Bike sharing place no
Sports facilities no
Other uses no