STUDIO : GAMEIRO

ALCANTARA APARTMENT

A second floor apartment, located in a building from Lisbon’s 20's industrial neighbourhood of Alcântara, has been modified several times in the last century, leaving it in a very poor and bad repair state. The proposal seeks to enhance the existing qualities of the apartment while resonating a few architectural features typically used in buildings of the that industrial period, such as vaulted ceilings found in the stairwell and bathroom areas. These have now been interpreted in a contemporary manner providing recessed lights bringing a warm feel yet celebrating its industrial legacy.

The non-original pvc windows have been replaced by powder-coated aluminum slim-frame windows, white on the outside - matching the other windows in the building - and black mate inside. The black finish extends to the light switches, water taps and some of the appliances.

The existing stone portal in the bathroom has been uncovered and restored, as well as all timber shutters and door frames. The latter have been painted in the same pantone as the walls as well as the new pivoting internal doors. The bathroom floor and kitchen counter top are made of Lioz marble, making reference to the former Lioz marble quarry that existed in Alcantara in the medieval ages.

‘Working with Studio Gameiro was a pleasure, the creative solutions to tricky situations were innovative and collaborative. My apartment was a complete rework as it had not been lived in for quite a while, and I’m so happy with the result. It’s both functional and beautiful - everyone who comes stay in my apartment loves it. I want to do another project just so i can work with Joao and his team!’ J.E.

LOCATION

Lisbon, Portugal

TYPOLOGY

Residential

INTERVENTION

Refurb

STATUS

Built, 2019

DESIGN

João Gameiro

COLLABORATIONS

Resultados Perfeitos (Contractor), Mercedes Céron (Site Coordinator)