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Casa da Escrita
Casa da Escrita is located in Coimbra, Portugal
near the De La Espada factory. Formerly known
as Casa do Arco, the residence of the late poet
João Cochofel, it was refurbished in 2010 by
architect João Mendes Ribeiro and repurposed
as a space for writing events and a temporary
residence for practising writers.
The refurbishment was respectful of the
historic features of the building, preserving
elements such as decorative ceilings and
corniced walls, while simplifying the living
spaces, adding flexibility, and bringing a
comfortable, functional modernity.
