The façade has been constructed in 8.4m-long modular sections spanning two floors, creating a rhythmic vertical pattern of dark, textured fins that echo the granite used in many of Porto’s historic buildings.

This iconic design delivers essential shading and gives the buildings a distinctive silhouette, establishing a strong, recognisable presence in the city. As the sun moves across the sky, the fins create a shadow play across the façade.

The second phase of the scheme will introduce a third building offering a mix of retail, leisure and sporting facilities. The two-storey building complements the design of the two main office buildings, adopting a contemporary architectural language. Its façade features a series of dynamic, 1.5m-spaced metal-framed elements interspersed with glass panels, some of which will remain open to create outdoor patios and pedestrian pathways through the site.

The metal porticos serve as supports for climbing vines, further integrating the building into its natural surroundings, including the wider urban park and newly planted trees lining the pavement in front.

Inside, the new building will house two restaurants, retail space, a gym and changing rooms for three paddleboard courts planned for the rear of the site. An outdoor terrace will provide additional space for meetings and relaxation, enhancing the building’s versatility and appeal.