Revitalisation of Ponte de Sor Historic Centre

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Praça da República, Jardim do Rio e Mercado Municipal
Client
Ponte de Sor Municipality
Location
Ponte de Sor
Type
Public buildings · Urban design
Area
2,500 m² building · 12,000 m² public space
Period
2017–2021
Status
Built
Award
1st Prize, Urban Design and Public Space — Expresso/SIC Notícias Real Estate Awards 2021

Public project to revitalise the historic centre of Ponte de Sor on three fronts: the alteration and extension of the Municipal Market, the redesign and pedestrianisation of Praça da República, and the design of Parque da Fonte, where the City Park ends, next to the bridge.

The market, the square and the riverside garden now work as a single public space, used day and night for terraces, the market and events. The project was presented to the public in an exhibition before construction.

In 2021 it won 1st Prize in the Urban Design and Public Space category of the Expresso / SIC Notícias Real Estate Awards.

Location

Ponte de Sor