Portuguese property 'embracing designer architecture'

Modern designer architectural styles of housebuilding are becoming more prominent in Portugal, it has been stated.

Developer Ted Baillie, who has been responsible for a number of such projects on the west coast of the country, told the Independent that the use of glass has increased, while stone and timber are less in use than before.

This is because people like to enjoy some "space and light" in their houses, he said.

Mr Baillie added: "On the Algarve there's a lot of traditional-style development but you can definitely see a move towards modern design."

Such developments may tempt people looking for Portugal property, as might other reasons such as golf tourism.

As well as providing chances for people to play themselves, the country also stages tournaments with big-name players, such as the Portuguese Open.

Won in recent years by the likes of Paul Broadhurst and Miguel Angel Jiminez, the event takes place at Estoril this year from April 2nd to 5th.

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