Joao Luis Carrilho da Graça
Joao Luis Carrilho da Graça is a renowned Portuguese architect known for his innovative designs and contributions to contemporary architecture. He has been involved in various significant projects across Europe, focusing on urban spaces and cultural facilities. Recently, he was in the news due to his dismissal from the renovation project of the Musée d’art moderne et d’art contemporain (Mamac) in Nice, France, following the city's unsuccessful bid for the title of European Capital of Culture 2028. Carrilho da Graça contested the decision, claiming it was unilateral and unjustified.
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Recent news mentions
João Luís Carrilho da Graça is the architect behind the Pavilhão Julião Sarmento.
O CCB vai ficar mais próximo da Torre de Belém e isso é um projecto para 65 anos | Arquitectura
Portugal· 2025-07-16
The architectural project for the buildings was signed by architect João Luís Carrilho da Graça.
Portalegre: centro social entra em insolvência e igreja é posta à venda em leilão | Igreja CatólicaPortugal· 2025-03-17
Joao Luis Carrilho da Graça was tasked with the renovation of the Mamac museum but was later let go by the municipality.
A Nice, l’architecte chargé de la rénovation du Mamac remercié
France· 2025-03-15
