Paul Rees
The Order of Architects has condemned plans by Portimão council to expand a local childrens’ home, claiming the work will "destroy and adulterate" the original building - a classic from the noted architect António Vicente de Castro.
The Southern Regional Section of the architects' body, states that it was represented at a meeting of Portimão council on February 6th and appealed that the work should not be authorised, saying also that other heritage and preservation entities also have condemned the council's plans.
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