Book launch “Cadernos do arquivo – Paulo Henrique de Carvalho e Cunha – pioneiro do planeamento portuário”

On the 24 of July 2022, marking their third anniversary, the Archives of Portos de Lisboa, Setúbal and Sesimbra edited the book “Cadernos do arquivo – Paulo Henrique de Carvalho e Cunha – pioneiro do planeamento portuário” [Archive Notebook – Paulo Henrique de Carvalho e Cunha – port planning pioneer], authored by José Luís de Saldanha, a researcher on the Grand Projects project.

Book launch © The Grand Projects

Paulo Cunha, was one of the architects with the most work built in Portugal in the 20th century, developing a prolific career mainly in port cities in Portugal and in Portuguese-speaking African countries. This book highlights the building complex around the Pedrouços fishing dock.

Book Extract © The Grand Projects

The book is the first number of “Cadernos do Arquivo” from the Archives of Portos de Lisboa, Setúbal and Sesimbra, a collection aiming to raise awareness of the role of port activity in the development of these municipalities.

Reference
Saldanha, J. L. P. de (2022). Cadernos do arquivo – Paulo Henrique de carvalho e cunha – pioneiro do planeamento portuário. Arquivos dos Portos de Lisboa, Setúbal e Sesimbra.