Born in Lisbon, Carlos Manuel Ramos studied at the Escola Superior de Belas Artes de Lisboa, graduating in 1947, and became part of the pioneering generation of Modernist architects in Portugal. His professional journey reflected the broader architectural trends of the mid-20th century, as he integrated modernist principles with a deep respect for urban and social contexts. He was also a teaching assistant to the master Luís Cristino da Silva at the same institution.
Oliveira Ramos worked alongside Francisco Keil do Amaral and Manuel Tainha on the unbuilt projects for the Palácio da Cidade de Lisboa and the Parque Eduardo VII. He also collaborated with Manuel Alzina de Meneses on projects for Ílhavo. In 1958, he received the prestigious Prémio Valmor for his design of the Pasteur Laboratories building in Olivais. One of his most notable works, the Estádio do Restelo (1952-1956) in Lisbon, was a co-authorship with Jorge Viana. This stadium, home to the Belenenses Football Club, is highly regarded for its structural design and its exemplary landscape integration with views over the Tejo River.
Oliveira Ramos was also involved in the professional architectural community, contributing to the growth of modern architecture in Portugal. He served as president of the Scientific Council of the Portuguese Association of Old Houses (Associação Portuguesa das Casas Antigas), and his influence extended to his work as a professor and mentor to future generations of architects.
His built works include the Pasteur Laboratories building (1958), for which he won the Prémio Valmor, a housing development in Alfragide for the Journalists’ Union, and a design for a "Hotel in the Vale do Vouga." He was co-author with João Simões of the project for the “Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica” and, in collaboration with Teixeira Guerra, the design for the headquarters of Diamang (now RTP). Additionally, he participated in various other architectural projects, including the redevelopment of Praça Marquês de Pombal in Lisbon (1955) and the second version of the Congress, Music, and Exhibitions Palace in Parque Eduardo VII (1960).
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