Edifício Franjinhas, Modernist office building in Santo António, Lisbon, Portugal
Edifício Franjinhas is a modernist office building at the intersection of Rua Braamcamp and Rua Castilho, defined by concrete solar protection elements that run across all its facades. The ground floors hold shops and galleries, while the upper levels contain office spaces.
Architects Nuno Teotónio Pereira and João Braula Reis designed this structure in the 1960s as a response to new ideas in building. It won the Valmor Prize in 1971, an important award for Portuguese architecture.
The building speaks through its bold geometric forms and distinctive window elements that catch the eye as you pass. Visitors notice immediately how this approach stands apart from the classical facades that surround it in the neighborhood.
The building is easy to reach by several public transit options and sits at a busy street corner in the city center. The ground floor galleries are accessible during normal business hours.
The building's name comes from its concrete elements that resemble fringes or ruffles, serving as sun protection. This playful naming reflects how locals perceived the striking visual quirk of the design.
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