Hotel in Former Monastery of Santa Maria do Bouro in Braga, Portugal

Set on a wooded hill, this complex, comprising a church and the remains of monastic buildings dating from the 16th-18th centuries, was to be converted into a state-run hotel. The architects recognized the potential of the picturesque ruins and converted them to a new use. The layout was simplified, and new facilities were added, such as terraces and a swimming...