Thanks for sharing your love of Modern Mid-Century and the VRSA street-scapes. Most of all, thank you for not giving in 😊and for joining us in Portugal.
Thanks so much for the history lesson! I studied architecture, but luckily for the profession I headed elsewhere in my life. Still, I have a Modernist heart and great love of that style, including owning 1950 MCM furniture pieces from Cuba.
I anticipate Mondays to enjoy your blog posts. The NHR information you have given has been so helpful. I feel like I have a level-headed friend on the journey. Thank you for that.
Your latest post on Modernist Architecture here in Portugal sparked me. I’ve loved finding all the Modernist architectural touches around Sitio where I live-doorways that look like something out of the Jetsons. Thanks for giving it some history and perspective.
This inspires me to think about what sort of architecture I want to live in. As a new resident I feel the potential Portugal has for visionary architectural design to address the multiple issues of housing need, earthquake safety, fire safety, healthy sustainability and affordability. Because honestly the multilevel soviet block-like condo buildings that are so prevalent here fail most of these tests. I'm concerned that the next big 1755-like earthquake will reduce many of these buildings to rubble.
Thoughtful architectural solutions can creatively solve a whole handful of Portugal’s challenges. For ideas on how to think about this I love: geoship.is
Thank you again, Nancy, for your blog. Keep writing.
I love MCM and come from Phoenix, land of much MCM architecture. This was fun to see and read. I don't know that we'll make it to Faro anytime soon, but good to have in my head for next year's event. No Palm Springs in the future! I just love butterfly roofs and drew one out just yesterday discussing it with a friend. I wish we'd see more than flat roofs here on the modern buildings!
Love mid-century modern homes. Great post, and thanks for sharing Nancy.
As for the NHR, we are crossing our fingers that things work out for us in 2024, as you know we have our promissory contract, and should close very soon.
This was really interesting, thanks. I always enjoy your thoughtful commentary. I like some modernist architecture, but sometimes find it cold and off putting, so your insights are helpful in broadening my understanding.
I probably would have gone shopping with Denise, as my tastes are different, but you explain the divergence from the traditional architecture quite well and make it interesting. I’ve been curious about the insertion of modernism in architecture sprinkled throughout the country and your writing gives it context. As always, diversity is a beautiful thing. Parabéns
I have been trying for years to talk clients into a ‘butterfly’ roof without success. This is my absolute favorite roofing style. Oh to have a client that ‘got’ it!😉
Nancy, thanks for treating me to views of some clever architecture that I probably wouldn't have known about or noticed on my own. Regarding vacant and poorly maintained property that is owned by distant parties, there should be recourse if it adversely affects other people's properties. "Should" doesn't account for much, I guess. If property tax wasn't so low, they would sell to someone who wanted to take care of it. Not that I mind low property taxes.
I'm not a huge fan of modern architecture, but I understand those that are. Thank you for sharing your experiences living in Faro. I am living in Sao Martinho do Porto (just one month now). My wife, Pam, was here for a short while, but had to return to the states to take care of her almost 100 year old mother. I purchased two properties, one in Sao Martinho in 2022, and another in Ferreira do Zezere this year.
The frustrating thing about Portugal is the bureaucracy. I'm still waiting for the municipality of Alcobaca to allow me to get a resident card. Fortunately, I was able to get private health insurance, but because of the dragging of their heels in Alcobaca, I cannot get on the national health insurance plan. The other is trying to get utilities turned on at one of my properties. Also, can you recommend a phone carrier. Right now I have Vodafone which is a royal ripoff. It's very expensive. They charge minutes on everything you do on your phone.
I don't mean to be so negative. I love living here. Each day I wake up to the sounds and views of the Atlantic and the beautiful bay here in Sao Martinho. The people are extraordinarly nice, helpful and friendly. Everywhere it's clean, and the best part is no guns and mass shootings. It's beautiful here. No complaints about that, for sure.
When we purchased our home our attorney's staff dealt with utilities as part of their service. I know I am not alone in this practice. Perhaps you should contact the attorney assisting you in your purchase. Regarding cell phones, we utilize MEO paying about €90 for 2 cellphones, internet, and TV at home. We have a lot of data on our phones, unlimited calling minutes in the EU, and 150 minutes of international calls as well. I believe NOS is even cheaper...but MEO has been very reliable and has fiber installed on our street. Hope this helps!
Thanks Nancy. My attorney's staff is taking care of putting the electricity and water in my name. I'll check into MEO. I do have their internet service, and I received two SIM cards for 500 minutes each, but when I put the SIM card in with the code, my phone says "no SIM". Ugggggh! Frustrations abound!
Thanks for sharing your love of Modern Mid-Century and the VRSA street-scapes. Most of all, thank you for not giving in 😊and for joining us in Portugal.
Thanks so much for the history lesson! I studied architecture, but luckily for the profession I headed elsewhere in my life. Still, I have a Modernist heart and great love of that style, including owning 1950 MCM furniture pieces from Cuba.
I anticipate Mondays to enjoy your blog posts. The NHR information you have given has been so helpful. I feel like I have a level-headed friend on the journey. Thank you for that.
Your latest post on Modernist Architecture here in Portugal sparked me. I’ve loved finding all the Modernist architectural touches around Sitio where I live-doorways that look like something out of the Jetsons. Thanks for giving it some history and perspective.
This inspires me to think about what sort of architecture I want to live in. As a new resident I feel the potential Portugal has for visionary architectural design to address the multiple issues of housing need, earthquake safety, fire safety, healthy sustainability and affordability. Because honestly the multilevel soviet block-like condo buildings that are so prevalent here fail most of these tests. I'm concerned that the next big 1755-like earthquake will reduce many of these buildings to rubble.
Thoughtful architectural solutions can creatively solve a whole handful of Portugal’s challenges. For ideas on how to think about this I love: geoship.is
Thank you again, Nancy, for your blog. Keep writing.
I love MCM and come from Phoenix, land of much MCM architecture. This was fun to see and read. I don't know that we'll make it to Faro anytime soon, but good to have in my head for next year's event. No Palm Springs in the future! I just love butterfly roofs and drew one out just yesterday discussing it with a friend. I wish we'd see more than flat roofs here on the modern buildings!
Love mid-century modern homes. Great post, and thanks for sharing Nancy.
As for the NHR, we are crossing our fingers that things work out for us in 2024, as you know we have our promissory contract, and should close very soon.
We have similar taste in design…would love to live in any of the homes shown in your article.
This was really interesting, thanks. I always enjoy your thoughtful commentary. I like some modernist architecture, but sometimes find it cold and off putting, so your insights are helpful in broadening my understanding.
I probably would have gone shopping with Denise, as my tastes are different, but you explain the divergence from the traditional architecture quite well and make it interesting. I’ve been curious about the insertion of modernism in architecture sprinkled throughout the country and your writing gives it context. As always, diversity is a beautiful thing. Parabéns
I have been trying for years to talk clients into a ‘butterfly’ roof without success. This is my absolute favorite roofing style. Oh to have a client that ‘got’ it!😉
Had the câmara permitted in we would have had one.
Maybe next time. I have not completely retired!
Nancy, thanks for treating me to views of some clever architecture that I probably wouldn't have known about or noticed on my own. Regarding vacant and poorly maintained property that is owned by distant parties, there should be recourse if it adversely affects other people's properties. "Should" doesn't account for much, I guess. If property tax wasn't so low, they would sell to someone who wanted to take care of it. Not that I mind low property taxes.
Like ridiculously low HOA dues, there are two sides to every coin.
Ola Nancy,
I'm not a huge fan of modern architecture, but I understand those that are. Thank you for sharing your experiences living in Faro. I am living in Sao Martinho do Porto (just one month now). My wife, Pam, was here for a short while, but had to return to the states to take care of her almost 100 year old mother. I purchased two properties, one in Sao Martinho in 2022, and another in Ferreira do Zezere this year.
The frustrating thing about Portugal is the bureaucracy. I'm still waiting for the municipality of Alcobaca to allow me to get a resident card. Fortunately, I was able to get private health insurance, but because of the dragging of their heels in Alcobaca, I cannot get on the national health insurance plan. The other is trying to get utilities turned on at one of my properties. Also, can you recommend a phone carrier. Right now I have Vodafone which is a royal ripoff. It's very expensive. They charge minutes on everything you do on your phone.
I don't mean to be so negative. I love living here. Each day I wake up to the sounds and views of the Atlantic and the beautiful bay here in Sao Martinho. The people are extraordinarly nice, helpful and friendly. Everywhere it's clean, and the best part is no guns and mass shootings. It's beautiful here. No complaints about that, for sure.
Thanks for your posts. I enjoy reading them.
Jeanne
When we purchased our home our attorney's staff dealt with utilities as part of their service. I know I am not alone in this practice. Perhaps you should contact the attorney assisting you in your purchase. Regarding cell phones, we utilize MEO paying about €90 for 2 cellphones, internet, and TV at home. We have a lot of data on our phones, unlimited calling minutes in the EU, and 150 minutes of international calls as well. I believe NOS is even cheaper...but MEO has been very reliable and has fiber installed on our street. Hope this helps!
Thanks Nancy. My attorney's staff is taking care of putting the electricity and water in my name. I'll check into MEO. I do have their internet service, and I received two SIM cards for 500 minutes each, but when I put the SIM card in with the code, my phone says "no SIM". Ugggggh! Frustrations abound!