This Hotel Lobby Used To Be A Fish Market

November 20, 2015

Hotel Vincci Porto by José Carlos Cruz

Photography by Fernando Guerra | FG+SG

 

In a building that used to be an old Fish Market, architect José Carlos Cruz, was tasked to transform the old building into Hotel Vincci Porto.

 

Hotel Vincci Porto by José Carlos Cruz

Photography by Fernando Guerra | FG+SG

 

Here you can see the entrance to the hotel.

Hotel Vincci Porto by José Carlos Cruz

Photography by Fernando Guerra | FG+SG

 

The lobby has a bright and airy feeling to it, due to the large size of the internal space.

Hotel Vincci Porto by José Carlos Cruz

Photography by Fernando Guerra | FG+SG

 

The curved ceiling was kept as an architectural feature in the lobby.

Hotel Vincci Porto by José Carlos Cruz

Photography by Fernando Guerra | FG+SG

 

Large windows allow light to flood into the space.

Hotel Vincci Porto by José Carlos Cruz

Photography by Fernando Guerra | FG+SG

 

There’s an elevated bar at the top of the large curved wall behind the reception desk.

Hotel Vincci Porto by José Carlos Cruz

Photography by Fernando Guerra | FG+SG

Hotel Vincci Porto by José Carlos Cruz

Photography by Fernando Guerra | FG+SG

 

Even though the bar area is elevated, it’s still a long way from the ceiling.

Hotel Vincci Porto by José Carlos Cruz

Photography by Fernando Guerra | FG+SG