At the early stages of Bom Sucesso Resort, the developer Acordo produced a series of beautifully designed sales brochures to promote the vision and architectural ambition of the project. These brochures—available in English, Spanish, German, and Portuguese—played a key role in the original Bom Sucesso promotion strategy, offering a glimpse into what was planned and what inspired the unique development in Óbidos, Portugal.
Thanks to the generosity of Darren, Andre, Usha, Matthew, and Erich—some of the first homeowners at Bom Sucesso—we’ve been able to scan and archive several of these original brochures. These are large-format, high-quality publications, printed on A3 paper with elegant layouts and striking photography. Each version reflects a different stage of the resort’s evolution.
Whether you’re a fan of modern architecture, an owner at Bom Sucesso, or simply curious about its origins, these brochures are a fascinating part of the resort’s story.
1. Sales Brochure V1 – Bom Sucesso Resort
Format: A3 Horizontal, 12 pages
This is likely the earliest version, as the map includes several buildings that were never constructed. It feels like a first draft of the Bom Sucesso vision.
- View the English version here
2. Sales Brochure V2 – Bom Sucesso Resort
Format: A4 Vertical, 8 pages
This edition marks the first time the architects of Phase One were formally introduced, including quotes about their individual design philosophies.
- View the Portuguese version here
3. Sales Brochure V3 – Bom Sucesso Resort
Format: A3 Vertical, 28 pages
Still using the original Bom Sucesso logo, this version introduces “Phase 3” on the resort map and shows a broader view of the long-term development plan.
4. Sales Brochure V4 – Bom Sucesso Resort
Format: A3 Vertical, 28 pages
This is one of the most refined versions, featuring the updated logo with a transparent, high-quality print on the cover. It is available in three languages:
The German edition uniquely highlights a proposed house by Álvaro Siza Vieira on its opening pages—a model that, interestingly, was never built. This may have been created later to support a targeted Bom Sucesso promotion campaign in German-speaking markets.
5. Sales Brochure for Bom Sucesso Golf Course
Format: A4 Horizontal, 30 pages
This brochure shifts focus to promote the Bom Sucesso golf course, one of the resort’s major lifestyle features.
- View the Portuguese version here
Why These Brochures Matter
These publications are more than just marketing materials—they are a part of the resort’s cultural and architectural heritage. They showcase how Bom Sucesso aimed to create a bold, modernist community that brought together some of the most respected architects in Portugal and Europe.
If you only have time to check out one, I highly recommend Sales Brochure V4. It’s visually elegant and gives the most complete insight into the original vision for Bom Sucesso Resort.
Help Us Expand the Archive
If you have other brochures—especially versions we don’t yet have or in other languages—please reach out! We’d love to preserve them for the community and continue building this historical archive of Bom Sucesso promotions and development milestones.
Thank you, Ben