Preserve the essence of the 19th century. Chagas Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar
05/02/2021.
[Lisbon] Portugal
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João Tiago Aguiar seeks to recover and restore the ancient aura of this apartment, located in the center of Lisbon, which belongs to a building built at the end of the 19th century. This was renovated approximately 15 years ago, but the particular apartment lost part of its original essence.
Thus, the architect starts from the base of designing solutions to preserve and highlight the remarkable and primal elements of the space. For this reason, they intervened in some areas that were covered with the renovation of the building, such as the stained glass windows, which add great magnificence to the building.
Thus, the architect starts from the base of designing solutions to preserve and highlight the remarkable and primal elements of the space. For this reason, they intervened in some areas that were covered with the renovation of the building, such as the stained glass windows, which add great magnificence to the building.
Chagas Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by FG+SG – Architecture Photograph
Chagas Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by FG+SG – Architecture Photograph
Chagas Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by FG+SG – Architecture Photograph
Chagas Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by FG+SG – Architecture Photograph
Chagas Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by FG+SG – Architecture Photograph
Chagas Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by FG+SG – Architecture Photograph
Chagas Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by FG+SG – Architecture Photograph
Chagas Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by FG+SG – Architecture Photograph
Chagas Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by FG+SG – Architecture Photograph
Chagas Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by FG+SG – Architecture Photograph
Chagas Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by FG+SG – Architecture Photograph
Chagas Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by FG+SG – Architecture Photograph
Chagas Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by FG+SG – Architecture Photograph
Chagas Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by FG+SG – Architecture Photograph
Chagas Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by FG+SG – Architecture Photograph
Chagas Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by FG+SG – Architecture Photograph
Chagas Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by FG+SG – Architecture Photograph
Chagas Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by FG+SG – Architecture Photograph
Chagas Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by FG+SG – Architecture Photograph
Chagas Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by FG+SG – Architecture Photograph
Chagas Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by FG+SG – Architecture Photograph
Chagas Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by FG+SG – Architecture Photograph
Chagas Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by FG+SG – Architecture Photograph
Floor plan. Chagas Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar
Ceiling plan. Chagas Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar
Section AA'. Chagas Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar
To meet the needs of those who will be the new owners, João Tiago Aguiar has created more simplified and practical spaces, but that match the premise of maintaining the essence of the apartment.
Also, it has been decorated with light elements, carefully chosen to give the space a noble and powerless character. The ceilings of the building, carved at the end of the 19th century, have also been rehabilitated and have been highlighted by hidden lighting that has been placed in the moldings.
Also, it has been decorated with light elements, carefully chosen to give the space a noble and powerless character. The ceilings of the building, carved at the end of the 19th century, have also been rehabilitated and have been highlighted by hidden lighting that has been placed in the moldings.
Description of project by João Tiago Aguiar
The apartment, located in Lisbon´s city centre, belongs to a classified building, built at the end of the 19th century. The interior was totally transformed through a functional scheme to optimise the apartment’s space and to restore its dignity.
Approximately 15 years ago, this majestic building of large proportions, was rehabilitated, but with this the apartment lost some of its original essence. The starting point revealed to be remarkably interesting, since it involved designing solutions that preserve and highlight the remarkable and pristine elements of this space.
The greatest challenge was to reconcile this premise with the creation of more simplified and practical spaces to that would meet the new owners’ needs.
To recover and thus restore the apartment’s old aura, it was necessary to intervene in some areas that were covered after the building’s rehabilitation, like the scullery and the magnificent stained glasses that open towards a large central interior patio which illuminates and elevates their magnificence.
On the other hand, the worked ceilings dating from the end of the 19th century have also been rehabilitated and highlighted due to concealed lighting placed on covings.
The decoration of the apartment stands out for its featherweight elements, carefully chosen for a noble and imposing space that assumes itself as the main star. The furniture was custom designed, such as the living room bookcase with tv, the beds, including two double beds, the bunk bed with trundle and even the hallstand/wall coat hanger.
The artist Maria Ana Vasco Costa was invited to compose a mural in smooth and three-dimensional handcrafted tile for the scullery/diner room wall. The result was a contemporary composition in contrast with the classic character of the apartment.
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Design team
Rúben Mateus, Susana Luis, João Nery Morais, André Silva, Maria Sousa Otto, Arianna Camozzi, Samanta Cardoso de Menezes, Diogo Romão, Constança Lino, Francisco Duarte.
Client
Private.
Builder
OFICINA DOS SONHOS.
Area
200 s.q.m.
Dates
2019.
Manufacturers
CIN.- paints. PADIMAT.- sanitary equipment & TAPS. FIMARBER.- natural stone. JUNG.- door comunication, switches and systems. CLIMAR.- lighting. Mariana Vaz Costa.- 2D & 3D handmade tiles.
Location
Lisbon, Portugal.
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Joao Tiago Aguiar
Joao Tiago Aguiar. Born in Lisbon – Portugal, in 1973. Architecture Degree by Faculdade Arquitectura Universidade Técnica Lisboa in 1996.
Collaboration with van Sambeek & van Veen, Amsterdam, Holland, between years 1997 and 2000 and with Broadway Malyan, Portugal, from 2000 until 2004. In 2004 establishes the architecture firm in partnership. In 2008, proceeds individually under the name João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos.
The office, located in the city centre of Lisbon, is mainly focused in the discipline of Architecture, counting already with a large number of built and ongoing projects. Designing furniture and lighting are also part of the design process of the office.
Various projects have been published in different national and international architecture magazines, architecture websites and books.
Collaboration with van Sambeek & van Veen, Amsterdam, Holland, between years 1997 and 2000 and with Broadway Malyan, Portugal, from 2000 until 2004. In 2004 establishes the architecture firm in partnership. In 2008, proceeds individually under the name João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos.
The office, located in the city centre of Lisbon, is mainly focused in the discipline of Architecture, counting already with a large number of built and ongoing projects. Designing furniture and lighting are also part of the design process of the office.
Various projects have been published in different national and international architecture magazines, architecture websites and books.
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