This article focuses on the EPM or Portuguese School of Macau and on the building’s struggle to “survive” as a post-classic monument in a city that navigates a fragile balance when it comes to heritage conservation.
The barracks building was built in 1874 to accommodate a regiment from Goa, India. This project is a demonstration of our commitment to our context-related agendas as early as the year 2001.
The Nam Van Square is a project finished in 2001 by VLB Architects, in Macao. It is a symbol of the post administrative handover from Portuguese sovereignty back to China. It was mentioned in several publications worldwide and attributed the Arcasia award.