Casa do Corim, built in the Nasonian style, dates back to the 18th century when it was first built. In the 19th century, it served as D. Miguel's headquarters during the siege of Porto in 1832/34. Surrounded by a magnificent garden, with centuries-old species such as Camellia japonica and traditional Portuguese tiles, the Jardim do Corim gives visitors a pleasant sense of peace that is hard to find in city life. LIPOR - Associação de Municípios para a Gestão Sustentável de Resíduos do Grande Porto (Association of Municipalities for the Sustainable Management of Waste in Greater Porto) is responsible for dynamising Casa do Corim, as part of an institutional partnership with Maia City Council. Casa do Corim functions as a multifunctional space, constituting LIPOR's Sustainability Hub, as well as a cultural centre for free use by the community.