White mill and water wheel

Leiria, Portugal

Paper Mill Museum

An old paper mill on the riverbank was restored as a small museum of paper making and milling. The Portuguese architect rebuilt the ruined structure while keeping its rural character.

White rendered walls with small openings and a tiled roof echo the original mill, and a water wheel turns again beside the building. A light steel footbridge crosses the water channel.

Inside, timber roof trusses and floors frame the restored machinery, including a stone grinding wheel, and a timber stair leads to the upper level.

Project Information

Design studio
Álvaro Siza Vieira
Time
2009
Primary materials
Natural timber, Steel
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