Dolce Vita Porto | Michael Mindlin

This project would not have been possible with the visionary leadership of our client, Nelson de Almeida.

Strategy: Create a “Bilboa” on a beer budget that will kickstart development in this historic stadium district.

Description: Dolce Vita Porto is a breakthrough design for a commercial development… an avant-garde design that rises above commercial mediocrity and achieves a much wider definition of success.  It is the key commercial foundation for the revitalization of a “stadium district” in the historic neighborhood of Antas, in Porto Portugal. As a commercial destination, it must compete for presence on the street with a massive modern soccer stadium across a narrow boulevard. The project comprises 1.8M SF of construction including the retail podium, hotel tower, apartment tower, lower level hypermarket, and a series of side saddle and below grade parking garages.

“The Bold and the Beautiful”
“The Art of Retail Development”
ICSC international award jury comments

Client: Nelson Almeida for Amorim

Design: MINDLINconsulting

Technical Drawings: MINDLINconsulting

Recognition:

2018 APR International Urban Design Award

2009 ULI Top Ten Entertainment & Retail Projects

2008 AIA Distinguished Award

2007 ICSC International Innovative Design Award

2007 ICSC European Design Award

Photography: Carlos Schegado