Completed in 1956, it is considered the ultimate symbol of the neoclassical and revivalist architecture promoted by the Estado Novo.
During this time, Angola became a laboratory for .
These developments often contrasted with traditional Angolan housing, such as the cubata (a single-room Bantu dwelling) or Zombo architecture made from local materials. 3. Cultural and Social Context
This period saw massive infrastructure investment alongside the eventual rise of independence movements like the MPLA , leading to the Angolan War of Independence. Summary of Interpretations A Comparative Analysis Between Lisbon and Luanda
Under the Estado Novo, Angola was reframed from a colony to an "overseas province" of Portugal.