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The Garden of Marquês is greener and now has camellia's flowerbeds. The plot has been expanded, following the plantation of those iconic flowers, making this a new must-visit garden at the Invicta.

The Award for Best Commerce Building 2020 was given to Super Bock Arena - Pavilhão Rosa Mota, in the Collective Device Category, organised by Magazine Imobiliário, in an event that took place in Sintra.

Álvaro Siza, 86 years old, one of the most decorated architects in the world, has just been honoured with the National Architecture Award of Spain 2019, in Spanish the "Premio Nacional de Arquitectura de España", for outstanding work in his field. The award is granted by the Government of Spain, on an annual basis.

The regeneration of the city's architectural heritage by private initiative was awarded by Mayor of Porto, Rui Moreira, in a prize-giving ceremony held at the main hall of Porto City Hall. The Prize "João de Almada" was presented to the best accomplished rehabilitation projects.

"Yellowred, on reused architecture" by architect João F. Machado helps evaluate the potential for rehabilitating or rebuilding, in "Circo de Ideias" bookshop, July 8, starting at 5 pm.

Victoria Thornton, Open House international mentor attended the public presentation of the 3rd edition of this event aimed at showcasing outstanding architecture for all to experience, completely for free.

Porto Innovation Hub continues with the series of debates of the "Innovation in the transformation of the city" programme. This time, the venue receives a debate themed on architecture and urbanism.