The state of the Casa do Guarda
The Casa do Guarda is in a worrying state of degradation. The passage of storm Kristin has aggravated existing vulnerabilities, making its recovery even more urgent. The images on this page show the current reality and explain why it is necessary to act now.
A situation that demands an urgent response
The Casa do Guarda is currently in a worrying state of degradation. The passage of time, lack of use, and absence of structural interventions have caused a process of progressive deterioration, worsened by the passage of storm Kristin.
Today, visible problems include issues with the roof, leaks, degradation of construction elements, and other vulnerabilities that jeopardize the conservation of this heritage.
Why is it important to act now?
Without timely intervention, degradation will continue to accelerate, increasing recovery costs and potentially compromising irreversibly a building of high historical, heritage, and identity value for the parish of Ota.
Each passing month represents more damage, more costs, and an increased risk of losing this heritage.
Our commitment
The operation Guarda à Casa! was born to reverse this process. The first objective is to stabilize and recover the Casa do Guarda, preserving its identity and preparing it to once again serve the community as a space for accommodation, exhibition, and support for the enhancement of the Serra de Ota.
The images presented on this page document the current state of the Casa and help to understand the urgency of this mission.