Douro Bridge

On the north bank, the proposal preserves the existing treatment of the slope while integrating the new conditions introduced by the bridge, the elevated roundabout, access points, and the reconfiguration of the waterfront. A key operation is the demolition of the filling station, retaining its rear wall. This clears the centre of the roundabout and makes space for dense planting of large trees, establishing a new green landmark aligned with the bridge level and visible along its approach.

This planted area extends to the west and east between the quay, the waterfront road, the bridge access points, and the terraces defined by existing retaining walls and the factory wall. The project also identifies the importance of continuing this green system beyond the immediate competition boundary, allowing it to operate as a maintenance route along the river and as a continuous ecological presence on the Douro banks. Public amenities such as a cafeteria, reading room, or other services are positioned within the broader green area, avoiding the roundabout’s cleared centre and preserving it as a significant open landscape space. Pedestrian paths and designated equipment structure use within the wooded area, supporting everyday recreation without compromising the legibility of the riverbank.