The refurbishment of BIOPOLIS – the Quinta de Crasto Scientific Infrastructure in Vila do Conde – was awarded the Gulbenkian Heritage Prize, in recognition of architect Nuno Valentim’s proposal to transform a former farm into a contemporary scientific facility.
TPS was responsible for the construction of this facility, in a project that successfully combined the modernisation of the premises with the preservation of the site’s identity and agricultural heritage.
The Gulbenkian Heritage Award recognises outstanding projects in the conservation and enhancement of Portuguese heritage, honouring the quality and respect for the historical identity of restored sites.
This project demonstrates how engineering and construction can help to enhance heritage, breathing new life into it and putting it at the service of science and research.