The Pedagogical Complex of the University of Aveiro, designed by Portuguese architect Vítor Figueiredo, is a striking educational building located on the university campus in Aveiro, Portugal. Completed between 1997 and 2000, the building spans 7,000 square meters and was developed to support multidisciplinary academic functions, including amphitheaters, classrooms, and high-intensity workrooms.

Architecturally, the building’s form is notable for combining a rectangular volume with a quarter-circle, creating a unique and dynamic plan. This geometrical clarity is carried through to its structural logic, with reinforced concrete walls and frames — primarily cast in situ — forming a monolithic structural body. Some precast panels accent the facades, while the floors are supported by a network of concrete slabs, beams, and mushroom-like columns that respond to the building’s complex load distribution.

One of the building’s most distinctive features is its curved façade, characterized by double concrete blades that evoke the lines of musical notation, imbuing the building with both rhythm and symbolism — a nod to the interdisciplinary spirit of the university.

Structurally, the building rests on reinforced concrete piles, a response to the challenging geotechnical conditions of the site.

In recognition of its architectural and engineering excellence, the Pedagogical Complex received an Honorable Mention in the Work of Exceptional Quality 2000–2003 category, affirming its status as a significant work in contemporary Portuguese architecture.