Vila Nova de Gaia is synonymous with the wine industry, comprising hundreds of warehouses, some up to 200 years old, alongside more recent 20th-century additions. These buildings are layered on a hillside overlooking the river, connected by a network of narrow roads that wind through the area.
The challenges of the location have led much of the industrial activity to move elsewhere, leaving many of the warehouses empty. However, our client remains active in the industry, and this ambitious concept aims to celebrate its rich history while creating an attraction that will benefit the entire city by drawing in new visitors and encouraging further investment.
The development saw the restoration of a number of historic warehouses as well as the demolition of several newer buildings to create a new large public square which forms the centre-point of the new development and has been designed to offer stunning views across the river and city beyond.
