Historic Lisbon
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about Historic Lisbon
Project • By GV+Arquitectos • Individual Buildings
Sidonio Pais
Located on one of Lisbon's most iconic avenues, next to Eduardo VII Park—the city's large green lung—this 1947 building underwent extensive renovation, in a process that balanced heritage preservation with the functional and aesthetic updates necessary for a luxury residential building.
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The project integrated different areas of action: the renovation of common areas, the refurbishment of several apartments, and the parking lot. All proposals were implemented with the aim of giving the building a new lease on life, without ever losing its original identity.
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Classified as Municipal Heritage in the Heritage Charter, the building presented several technical and regulatory limitations that re... More
Project • By GV+Arquitectos • Hotels
1904 Benfica Hotel
Spread over six floors, the project aims to rehabilitate the historic building of the former Bristol Club, respecting its memory and heritage value.
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On the ground floor, the lobby, bar, restaurant, and multipurpose room reinterpret the original atmosphere, with wood, marble, boiseries, and crafted ceilings, evoking the sophistication of the old Gentleman's Clubs.
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The bar recreates an intimate and classic atmosphere, while the restaurant is organized around a central core with curved benches, preserving original sculptures by Leopoldo de Almeida.
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The upper floors accommodate the rooms, which are in light tones, with custom-designe... More
Project • By Falanstério atelier de arquitetura • Private Houses
Casa Contrabandistas
he two-story building, consisting of two houses with independent entrances, has undergone a comprehensive renovation. By changing the position of the core elements, the aim was to maximize the usable area of the living spaces while reducing circulation areas.
Through the central core of each house, an effective connection between all rooms is achieved, making them intercommunicating. This allows the design to support a flexible everyday use by the residents.
João Guimarães
João Guimarães
João Guimarães
João Guimarães
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News • News • 22 Nov 2022
Santa Clara 114 by Atelier Cento e Vinte e Seis captures the spirit of a traditional palatial building in coexistence with a vibrant Portuguese street market
Located on the riverside of Lisbon’s historic centre, Santa Clara 114 is a discreet palatial building coexisting along the frenetic street activity of the Feira da Ladra, a traditional Portuguese street market. The latest intervention and renovation by Atelier Cento e Vinte e Seis was inspired by the seminal text Spirit of the Place.
Alexander Bogorodskiy
The building dates to the early 20th century when in 1906, a ground-floor warehouse was completed. In 1908, an expansive upper floor with an attic was added, and in 1910 the building was embellished with a prominent central dormer.
Alexander Bogorodskiy
As the architects found the building, the first floor had been vacant for the last few years, and interior... More
Project • By GV+Arquitectos • Residential Landscape
Campo De Ourique
The building marks its presence by the introduction of two elements that make up the Lisbon aesthetic: tiles and stonework.These two elements are reinterpreted and presented in a contemporary style, in contrast but in total connection with their surroundings.
Fernando Guerra
In an environment that presents itself stagnated in time, lacking some aesthetic weighting and urgent recovery, the intervention is an indelible mark in the city, managing to establish a dialogue between its modernity and the surroundingsInside, 3 apartments are organized around the central access nucleus, opening the social areas to the garden at the rear.
Fernando Guerra
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