Places
Masons Co-op and Miradouro Building
Maria José Marques da Silva e David Moreira da Silva
1937-1969
Saturday + Sunday
Arquivo Cooperativa dos Pedreiros
Regular Visits
Tours
Sat 15h00, Architect Inês Moreira / Sun 15h00, Architects Vítor Rocha and Catarina Casanova
Maximum 15 people per visit
No reservation required; first-come, first-served
No wheelchair access
Photography allowed
Description
Created in 1914 to liberate the work of the masons from Porto, when the São bento Station was being constructed, this co-op built many modern buildings with the most prestigious architects from Porto. The co-op built its headquarters in granite, over the quarry from where it extracted its raw material. There, they have offices, the old deactivated industrial complex and the professional school that pays homage its historical manager, José Moreira da Silva. The iconic yellow tower is covered by tiles that depict the mallet and chisel of the bricklayer. It has 15 floors that comprise a restaurant, a hotel, a radio station, homes, café and offices. Its decoration in granite is a catalogue of the technical skilfulness of mechanized masons.
Location
Rua D. João IV, 1000-1006
Directions: Google Maps / Apple Maps
Public Transport
Subway: Linha D - Marquês
Bus: STCP - 206, 302, 303