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but the fact that it has been conquered by people from the south
has left us with a southern culture and life style
where there is a balance between privacy and life in society
The Alcabideche Social Complex is a housing complex promoted by the Fundação Social do Quadro Bancário (Social Foundation for the Banking Sector), of high quality in terms of construction and landscape, which aims to help to fill a gap in the elderly support system.
Site PlanLocated in the metropolitan area of Lisbon, next to what was a clandestine urban area and rural fields, with a total construction area of approximately 10.000 m2, the Social Complex of Alcabideche aims to reconstitute a Mediterranean life style in which the outdoor spaces of streets, plazas and gardens are like an extension of the house itself.
© Ricardo Oliveira AlvesThis project, concluded in 2012, using a regular layout with a modulation of 7.5m, supports an edified structure of 52 houses and a support building.
© Ricardo Oliveira AlvesAs in a Medina the streets of different widths are reserved for pedestrians who enjoy the protection of the shade provided by the houses by day and at night are guided by the light the houses give off.
© Ricardo Oliveira AlvesThe translucid roofs light up at the end of the day in groups of 10, alternately, over the area of the complex, subtly and evenly lighting up streets, plazas and gardens.
© Ricardo Oliveira AlvesA calm but cheerful atmosphere is created that allows users to circulate at night among the different levels and spaces of the complex without worries or constraints.
Floor PlanThe roofs of the housing units also have other functions. In the event of an emergency, users can activate an alarm that alerts the control station located in the central building and the box-shaped roof’s light changes from white to red.
© Ricardo Oliveira AlvesLastly the environmental balance inside the houses is due to the white box of the roof’s ability to reflect light and the thermal efficiency of the cushion of air created between the roof and the habitable area on the base of exposed concrete.
© Ricardo Oliveira AlvesThe central building, within the same modelling and principles, contains all of the common services necessary for proper functioning and quality of living.
© Ricardo Oliveira AlvesThe concern to recycle natural resources was also reflected in the use of water from a groundwater source
which appeared when the foundations were being dug
for irrigating the green areas and washing the roads and pavements
thereby also helping to reduce the cost of running the complex
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has stated that the fire that broke out today in the parish of Alcabideche was
indicating that evacuations had yet been necessary.
Carlos Carreiras said that “the fire is not yet under control
but it is on its way to being under control”
which broke out in a bush and forest area near the town of Murches at 12:19 pm
“The variable that we do not control is the wind that changes direction”
are more than enough for the fire that is currently occurring.”
despite the proximity of the fire to houses
it was not yet necessary to carry out evacuations
just the removal of some elderly people due to the strong presence of smoke
fire-fighting facilities were being prepared backup for the eventuality of welcoming populations
The mayor of Cascais ruled out that this was a fire of “enormous severity”
compared to a fire that hit a nearby area last year
The causes of the fire have not been determined
large fires have been recorded in the parish of Alcabideche
smoke and ash particles from today's fire reached residential areas in the parish of Cascais
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Portugal – January 2024 – On 22 January Salesian Fr Juan Freitas was honoured by the Alcabideche Parish Council with a Medal of Merit for his special services to the parish
As motivation for the awarding of the medal
the commitment of Fr Freitas in the preparation of World Youth Day Lisbon 2023 was highlighted
as well as all the work he has developed in the social area of the parish and in the redevelopment of the celebratory spaces in the different parish communities; in addition to recognising the value of the pastoral service carried out by Fr Freitas in the three years he was parish priest of Alcabideche
The award was presented by the President of the City Council of Cascais
as part of the Solemn Session celebrating the 183rd anniversary of the parish of Alcabideche
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six inmates are moving gracefully around in a series of improvised dance moves
clutching props and following the rhythm of the music
the high walls of Linho prison in the western suburbs of Lisbon are lined with barbed wire and a loudspeaker barks instructions for prisoners in a metallic voice
inmates are dancing freely to classical music with an object of their choice: a scarf
She hopes the classes — part of a social dance project that began in April 2019 — can help change the mindset of some of the young prisoners
it feels like we are not in prison,” 30-year-old inmate Manuel Antunes said
carried by the moment and by what we feel,” he added
many of them young men who have committed serious offenses and been handed sentences of 15 years or more
About a dozen are now taking part in the dance project
“It would be very naive to say that artistic practice saves people,” Camara said
can be decisive in changing someone’s life.”
She said many of the prisoners are “boys who grew up on the street and who had to fend for themselves very early.”
and they really need to be supported,” she said
Never interested in contemporary dance before Camara’s class
he believes it has “completely transformed” him
[but] the dance and discussions that we have here help me to see things differently,” he said
The results have been positive beyond the direct impact of the classes
Prisoners participating in the dance project are “more tolerant towards others” and less likely to breach prison rules
Camara hopes that because “dance offers this experience of freedom,” it can help the men “prepare for the space of freedom” they will find on their release from prison
Tavares plans to continue dancing and has already been offered training by choreographer Olga Roriz
staged a performance with the prisoner-dancers last summer in Lisbon
The dancers are now preparing for their own show inside the prison
“I feel light when I’m here,” Tavares said
“Sometimes it even feels like I’m not in prison but out
69 vehicles and 6 aerial devices tackling the blaze.
According to a source from the National Emergency Authority and Civil Protection (ANEPC): “The area is very affected by the sea and it is normal for there to be wind and for the fire to develop at some speed and
the project is promoted by the fundação social do quadro bancário (social foundation for the banking sector)
ensuring high quality in terms of construction and landscape
while aiming to fill a gap in the support system for seniors.
all images by ricardo oliveira alves
situated next to what was a clandestine urban area with adjacent rural fields, in an approximate construction area of 10.000m2, the social complex by guedes cruz arquitectos aims to reconstitute a mediterranean lifestyle
the design focuses on generating outdoor spaces such as streets
while forming an environment that balances privacy and active social life in a harmonious way.
using a regular layout with a 7.5m modulation
the project supports an edified structure of 52 dwellings and supporting units
the different width streets are reserved for pedestrians who enjoy the shade that the houses provide during the day
at night they are guided by the light the buildings give off: when the sun sets, the translucent roofs light up in groups of 10
allowing residents to walk around the complex at night
the roofs serve several additional functions
users can activate an alarm that notifies the control station of the central building and at the same time
it changes the box-shaped roof’s light from white to bright red
the environmental balance within the houses is achieved due to the white box roof’s ability to reflect light
as well as because of the thermal efficiency of the cushion of air created between the roof and the habitable area on the base of exposed concrete
contains all of the common services necessary for proper functioning and quality of living
the concern to recycle natural resources has been reflected in the use of water from a groundwater source
name: alcabideche social complex architecture office: guedes cruz arquitectos architects: josé guedes cruz
marco martinez marinho location: alcabideche
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artistic and sporting activities that promote well-being and community living
It’s the first mental health co-living centre in Portugal
The About the Self project was officially launched in June and is a well-being space in Alcabideche
with 21 individual or shared villas that encourage a community spirit in a place where the aim is for everyone to feel good
It’s a joint initiative between Bynd - Senior Residences
which already had a condominium with a nursing home operating there a few years ago
a project specialising in combining mental health with artistic creation and creativity
“It happened around the time of the pandemic
when we started to hear more about mental health,” explains About the Self director Mónica Mateus
“We created the concept and the methodology
Having emotional fragility or a mental illness cannot be a passport or sentence to a life without dignity and purpose
to show their value and a community where they can have an active life
Co-living is for people from very different circumstances
Whether it’s guests suffering from personality disorders or bipolar disorder who need constant monitoring
people with mild or moderate cognitive impairments
or anyone simply experiencing burnout and needing time to reorganise their lives in the best possible conditions
we’ve created a specific corporate programme
The activities themselves and the therapeutic support are very much focussed on the process of returning to work
on what the person can do to prevent further burnout
It’s always a very individualised approach
a parent who has an underage child or young person in need of support but needs a few days’ rest could book a stay of just a few days
About the Self offers psychological counselling
clinical intervention and psychomotor learning
but also provides access to a range of leisure and sporting activities: the facility has a cinema
an indoor swimming pool and a multi-purpose gym
yoga and mindfulness sessions and all types of therapeutic sessions in the resort’s green areas
co-operation and an environment that in itself generates well-being
We work as a community in which everyone co-operates according to what they can offer
there is a more horizontal relationship with people,” explains Mónica Mateus
emphasising the “community experience”
The daily fee –which includes all the activities and psychological counselling
About the Self has established protocols with the likes of Cascais Town Hall
which allows residents to enjoy the programme’s activities during the day for a reduced price
A similar agreement is being finalised with the Oeiras municipality
have lunch and a snack is included; they also attend the rehabilitation activities programme.”
Bynd - Senior Residences plans to open more projects of this kind in Portugal
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Portugal - September 2020 - The “São Vicente” parish of Alcabideche
presided over the inauguration ceremony of the two new Salesian parish priests "in solidum": Fr Juan Freitas and Fr Manuel Mendes
will coordinate the common work of the parish and will legally represent it; Fr Mendes will continue his mission as parish priest and parish administrator
co-responsibility and a sense of belonging to the ecclesial community as the challenges of the mission of the new parish priests
"I am sure that the presence of the Salesian charism in the parish
and the other members of the Salesian Family
Salesian Cooperators and Past Pupils shall help to cultivate the family spirit
to be a family and offer a family environment for children and young people." The Salesians have been present in the parish territory for 67 years and animate various activities
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It was in August 2022 that Brazilian Lis Sadalla made herself known to Linha with Da Lis com Amor
there has been a new brand space at One Market Cascais
in the luxury development One Living (built on the land of the old Praça de Touros)
While the Alcabideche space mainly sells sweets
in Cascais they wanted to increase the range of savory snacks
Here you can try pancakes with various toppings (between €5 and €7.20)
banoffee (€4.80) and chocolate or coconut brigadeiro (€4.80)
There is also no shortage of cakes by the slice
tapioquinhas and toasted bread on the grill
Lis suggests the toast with shredded meat (€7.20)
(ANS – Dili) – Salesian Brother Carlos da Conceicao Marques was born on February 17
He was 15 years old when the first Salesian missionary expedition
He is the first Timorese person who joined the Salesian Congregation although he passed away in Portugal on 29th October 1978
He enrolled into the first Salesian technical school in Dili (Escola Salesiana de Artes e Oficios) and attended during the two years of the first Salesian stay in Timor (1927-1929) as student of Carpentry-Masonry section
In the daily contact with the Salesian he was inspired especially by the Rector
that time just “practical trainee” Cl
When the Salesians were leaving Timor in 1929
they took with them few promising boys to Italy
So Carlos was able to finish his technical studies in Turin
in 1932 and enter the Salesian Novitiate in Villa Moglia (Chieri) and made his first Salesian profession on 14th September 1933 and spent another 4 years in Italy (Foglizzo and Rebaudengo)
Then he went to Portugal province - where we made his perpetual profession in 1938 and worked in the “Oratorio de Sao Jose”
as an Assistant assigned to different house tasks
In 1943 became part of the first SDB expedition to the island of Cabo Verde
that started in Sao Nicolau the first Don Bosco education work
When the Salesians were again invited to East Timor
Carlos reached his homeland on 23rd June 1947 for next 3 years
Then due to his frail health he returned again to Portugal
assigned to the “Oficinas de Sao Jose” in Lisbon
after long years of incurable sickness at the age of 66 years and 45 years of Salesian religious profession
His tomb is in the cemetery of Frequesia de Alcabideche-Cascais
Carlos as man of many distinguished qualities
always ready to contribute to improve the community environment
exemplary religious with spirit of sacrifice
always able to attract the young people to Jesus
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there are the cars cruising up and down this legendary avenue
it’s also perfect for a more relaxed morning or sunset run
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as the route is bike-friendly—is Avenida Alcabideche
It’s bustling with people of all ages walking or running at various paces throughout the day
The stretch is just over two kilometres long
but you can repeat the route as many times as you like
Think of it as a long outdoor gym: along the way
you’ll find various fitness equipment
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