This paper addresses the study of renders and plasters’ physical and mechanical characteristics from selected buildings awarded during the 20th century with a renowned architectural prize in Lisbon, Portugal. The ...

Awarded for the first time in 1902, the Valmor Prize is one of the most prestigious architecture awards in Portugal. The need to protect the buildings that date back to the beginning of the 20th century, leads to a strategy ...

The use of concrete materials in Portugal, namely reinforced concrete, began in the 19th century. However, during the 20th century, the increase in the application of this composite material, alongside the use of hydraulic ...