Hotel in Former Monastery of Santa Maria do Bouro in Braga, Portugal
Set on a wooded hill, this complex, comprising a church and the remains of monastic buildings dating from the 16th-18th centuries, was to be converted into a state-run hotel. The architects recognized the potential of the picturesque ruins and converted them to a new use. The layout was simplified, and new facilities were added, such as terraces and a swimming pool. Although a reconstruction of the original form was not proposed, same facades were preserved, partly unsupported, while others were extended and fitted with simple new windows.
