espaço josé rentes de carvalho
José Rentes de Carvalho, born in Vila Nova de Gaia, built a literary path shaped by displacement, observation, and a deep connection to place. Living between Portugal, Brazil, Paris, and Amsterdam, his work reflects both local memory and a broader cultural perspective, positioning him as one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary Portuguese literature.
The exhibition dedicated to the author was conceived as a space of encounter between his life, his work, and the city that shaped him. The design process began with the content itself, manuscripts, books, personal documents, and objects. The exhibition structures emerged as a direct response to what needed to be shown, allowing each element to find its place naturally within the space and guiding visitors through a quiet, sequential narrative.
Typography, scale, and composition echo an editorial sensibility, translating the author’s literary universe into a spatial experience. Bold typographic moments coexist with more discreet textual layers, creating a rhythm that invites both contemplation and close reading.
client
Confraria Queirosiana
year
2025
design
Daniela Teixeira
Miguel Palmeiro
Pedro Palavra
Pedro Sousa
Paulo Teixeira
contractors
Bahn
ESAG
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The exhibition dedicated to the author was conceived as a space of encounter between his life, his work, and the city that shaped him. The design process began with the content itself, manuscripts, books, personal documents, and objects. The exhibition structures emerged as a direct response to what needed to be shown, allowing each element to find its place naturally within the space and guiding visitors through a quiet, sequential narrative.
Typography, scale, and composition echo an editorial sensibility, translating the author’s literary universe into a spatial experience. Bold typographic moments coexist with more discreet textual layers, creating a rhythm that invites both contemplation and close reading.
client
Confraria Queirosiana
year
2025
design
Daniela Teixeira
Miguel Palmeiro
Pedro Palavra
Pedro Sousa
Paulo Teixeira
contractors
Bahn
ESAG
next project