Spaceworkers adds red-concrete extension to repurposed Portuguese granaries for Vila do Bispo Museum

The Vila do Bispo Museum in Portugal has been transformed by the architecture firm Spaceworkers, which repurposed two granaries into exhibition areas and introduced a red-concrete structure for technical, administrative, and social purposes. The old and new buildings are likened to 'contiguous ships,' connected by a shared red-concrete base and a significant internal opening. This vibrant red contrasts with the existing grey structures, subtly reflecting the warm ochre and rust tones of the Algarve cliffs. The new structure features a pitched design with cutouts, complementing the granaries. A ground-floor gift shop and café open onto a terrace, while a stepped opening invites visitors into the 680 square metres of exhibition space. Social areas have board-marked red walls, and the exhibition zone features black surfaces. Meeting rooms and an auditorium are located on the second floor, with a terrace providing views of the exhibition area. Photography credits go to Fernando Guerra.