esad—idea, ESAD's Research Unit, is housed in a historic building in the center of the city of Matosinhos. We are responsible for managing, programming and designing for ESAD's main extensions: the Exploratório, the esad — design cluster and the Casa do Design.

R. França Júnior 214
4450-136 Matosinhos
Portugal

Located in the same building as esad—idea, this multifunctional space opens up the world of design to the community through a regular program of exhibitions, talks, workshops, performances, and events.

R. Brito Capelo 243
4450-228 Matosinhos
Portugal

With its many facilities, ESAD — College of Arts and Design is located in a newly built and recently extended building, 180 meters from the Metro Station, 4 km from the Cruise Terminal, and 9 km from Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport.

Av. Calouste Gulbenkian, 907
4460-268 Senhora da Hora
Matosinhos, Portugal

Located in the Matosinhos Market, the Cluster is an infrastructure for promoting creativity with a focus on Design. It aims to stimulate the creative and entrepreneurial capacity of Design and the Arts, enhancing the local and regional business fabric.

R. França Júnior, Municipal Market
4450-137 Matosinhos
Portugal

The Casa do Design in Matosinhos is a space dedicated to the exhibition and production of design knowledge. It is managed and curated by esad—idea. As part of RPAC — Rede Portuguesa de Arte Contemporânea (Portuguese Contemporary Art Network), the Casa do Design presents a regular, free program.

Paços do Concelho
R. Alfredo Cunha
4450-009 Matosinhos
Portugal