Places
ESAP - Escola Superior Artística do Porto
Fátima Fernandes, Michele Cannatà e João Carreira
2020
Saturday + Sunday
Cannatà & Fernandes Arquitetos Lda.
Tours
Sat and Sun 10h, 11h, 12h, 14h, 15h, 16h, 17h, Cannatà Fernandes
Themes
Maximum 30 people per visit
No reservation required; first-come, first-served
Photography allowed
Description
Set within a newly emerging centre, ESAP’s recently relocated headquarters establishes a strong sense of continuity with its 40-year history, in an area characterised by the presence of the Soares dos Reis School and the Faculty of Fine Arts, thereby consolidating its position as a hub for artistic education in the metropolitan area and the Northern region.
Whilst, in the past, the ‘School’ played a crucial role in contributing to the vitality of its former historic and run-down neighbourhood — both physically and socially — today, the new facility comes to life following the regeneration and restoration of a unique, formerly derelict industrial site in the eastern part of the city. This relocation is the result of the ongoing urban regeneration at its former site, driven by the strong economic response to the redevelopment of residential and commercial buildings, as well as the development of other activities.
Cannatà Fernandes
Location
Rua dos Navegantes, 51
Directions: Google Maps / Apple Maps
Public Transport
Subway: Linha D - Marquês
Bus: STCP 301, 305 e 401