Typographia Cowork / Alexandre Loureiro Architecture Studio

The “Typographia Cowork” is located inside the Fernandina's defensive wall, element that defines the medieval historical centre of Porto, as part of the Unesco's World Heritage urban environment. It takes place in a XVII century buliding that has been built originally as bourgois house, then a convent, and, on the XX century, a low cost inn, along sides with tavern and a Typography. After the explosion of the historic center and densification of the traditional city of the century. In the 19th century, this axis now regains a new dynamic with the return and recovery of the vast vacant architectural heritage. Greater awareness and appreciation of the heritage built by the younger generations has attracted interest and intention to occupy this area of the city. This project was born out of that desire.