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Rodrigues, Inês Lima (2024). Transposing the discourse of industrialised construction in housing between Lisbon and Luanda during the 1970s. 18th Docomomo International Congress, Modern Sustainable Development and Cultural Diversity Futures.

I. L. Rodrigues,  "Transposing the discourse of industrialised construction in housing between Lisbon and Luanda during the 1970s", in 18th Docomomo Int. Congr., Modern Sustainable Development and Cultural Diversity Futures, Santiago do Chile, 2024

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	author = "Rodrigues, Inês Lima",
	title = "Transposing the discourse of industrialised construction in housing between Lisbon and Luanda during the 1970s",
	year = "2024",
	howpublished = "Both (printed and digital)",
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AB  - This paper focuses on the prefabrication process and typification applied in building
mass housing neighbourhoods on the outskirts of Lisbon, Portugal, and Luanda, Angola.
It explores the transfer of these systems and know-how from Europe to Africa, mapping
housing neighbourhoods built at the end of Portuguese colonialism and the transition from
dictatorship in Portugal (25 April 1974) to the independence of Angola (1975). The push for
widespread housing led to developing large estates on peripheral land, utilising industrialised
materials and processes to meet production demands. Large construction firms spearheaded
innovation, with prefabrication vital in ensuring economic feasibility and rapid construction
times. Portugal initiated its first prefabricated projects during the 1960s. At the same time,
the Portuguese state invested in Angola, elevating the importance of housing development in
both regions. This article proposes a comparative analysis of housing estates, focusing on the
role of large construction companies and the influence of specific prefabricated systems on
constructing residential estates in Lisbon and Luanda. It seeks to answer how the introduction
of prefabricated design elements led to functional and aesthetic innovations and whether
they benefited from foreign expertise. It also investigates the transfer and utilisation of these
systems in the Global South, emphasising their profound impact on architectural design
and urban planning during the colonial transition. These neighbourhoods drew inspiration
from various international models, including Swedish, French, and Soviet systems, and
influences from Non-Aligned Movement countries like Yugoslavia and Cuba. Following
Angola’s independence, additional prefabricated technologies were introduced, facilitating
the transition from colonial to postcolonial structures and addressing housing demand while
adapting to tropical climates. The comparative analysis underscores how prefabrication
influenced architectural design and urban planning during the colonial transition, with
construction companies playing a pivotal role in shaping urban landscapes and promoting
modern living standards.
ER  -