Radcon Waterproofs Architectural Masterpiece in Coa Valley Portugal

Radcrete Pacific’s distributor in Portugal was called on to waterproof the country's newest cultural landmark. No other product could achieve complete waterproofing without compromising the artistic quality of this amazing structure.

To build the Museum of Art and Archeology in the stunning Coa Valley, many factors had to be considered: topography, accessibility and the environment. The result is a museum installation within the landscape. The backdrop is the vast landscape of hills and valleys, the relationship with topography. At the highest point of land, this triangular body is stuck between two valleys (Valle de José Esteves and Vale do Forno), with the front facing the third meeting of the rivers Douro and Coa.

Client: Ministerio da Cultura
Architect: Camilo Rebelo + Tiago Pimentel/Sandra Barbosa
Engineer: G.O.P. Gabinete de Organizacao e Projectos
Contractor: Jorge Nunes da Silva