PORTUGAL MODERN

1996

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José Maria Lopo Prata's University Restaurant at the University of Aveiro showcasing a modern concrete structure with daylighting features and a community center-like design. Photo by Ben
José Maria Lopo Prata's University Restaurant at the University of Aveiro showcasing a modern concrete structure with daylighting features and a community center-like design. José Maria Lopo Prata's University Restaurant at the University of Aveiro showcasing orange brickwork with distinct building materials and painted surfaces. José Maria Lopo Prata's University Restaurant at the University of Aveiro showcasing a modern design with brickwork walls, composite materials, and effective daylighting.

The University Restaurant at the University of Aveiro is a key social and functional hub within the campus, designed to accommodate large numbers of students, faculty, and staff with accessible, affordable meals. Designed by architect José Maria Lopo Prata, the building reflects the architectural language of the campus: clear geometries, integration with the surrounding public spaces, and practical yet refined material choices. Completed in 1996, the restaurant complements the Central Square area and reinforces the university’s commitment to providing shared infrastructure that supports both academic life and community well-being.

Publications on University Restaurant, University of Aveiro by José Maria Lopo Prata

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