PORTUGAL MODERN

1991

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The Department of Medical Sciences at the University of Aveiro marks a significant expansion of the university into the field of health and life sciences. Inaugurated in 2001, the building reflects a newer generation of campus development—one that aligns with the original master plan in terms of scale and integration, while also responding to contemporary functional and technological demands.

Located near the eastern edge of Campus Santiago, close to the lagoon, the department occupies a prominent position that reflects its growing importance within the university’s academic structure. Its architecture emphasizes clarity, accessibility, and adaptability, hosting modern laboratories, teaching spaces, and research units that support interdisciplinary collaboration in medicine, biology, and health technologies. The building is part of the university’s long-term strategy to foster innovation and societal impact through integrated education and research in the health sciences.

Publications on Department of Medical Sciences, University of Aveiro by Unknown Architect

Universidade de Aveiro. 30 anos de arquitectura, University of Aveiro Thirty Years of Architecture, ISBN: 9789728650056 Book