Old Confiança Factory gains new life with 786 beds for students in Braga

The old Confiança Factory, which for decades was part of Braga's industrial landscape, has been transformed into a new university residence space. The Confiança University Residence opened its doors with capacity for 786 students, representing a significant reconversion of the historic building. The change marks the transition from a space dedicated to industrial activity to a new purpose in the city's urban context. The transformation aims to meet the growing demand for student housing in Braga, a city that has been recording a continuous increase in its university population. The residence reinforces the supply of affordable accommodation, responding to a growing need in the municipality.