The Conventinho das Oblatas do Divino Coração, an architectural project led by architect Helena Botelho, secured first place in the 3rd edition of the Odemira Municipality's Urban Rehabilitation Award (PRUMO). This distinction, promoted under the Odemira Reabilita Program, included a monetary prize of €5,000.00.
Situated in the heart of Odemira, between Av. Teófilo da Trindade and Rua Dr. Manuel de Arriaga, the conventual house belongs to the Congregation of the Oblatas do Divino Coração. The construction work was carried out by the company Arménio & Ricardo – Sociedade de Construção, Lda.
The award ceremony was held on October 5th, attended by the Councilor for Planning of the Municipality of Odemira, Pedro Ramos, and Architect Claudia Gaspar, President of the Order of Architects - Alentejo Regional Section. The event featured the inauguration of the exhibition for the 2nd edition of the Architecture Award in Alentejo 2025, which will be open to the public until October 19th at the CRIAR space in Odemira, followed by a visit to the winning project.
The jury for the 3rd edition of PRUMO consisted of Architect Pedro Rebelo Ramos (Councilor of the Municipality of Odemira), Architect Inês Sousa Marcelino (designated by the Order of Architects — Alentejo Regional Section), and Architect José Carvalho Araújo (designated by the Municipality of Odemira).
The Odemira Municipality's Urban Rehabilitation Award, held biennially, is supported by the Alentejo Regional Section of the Order of Architects. Its aim is to recognize urban rehabilitation works that stand out for their architectural quality and contribution to the valorization of the municipality's built heritage.
