A home in an "Art Deco" building. JCII Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar
10/12/2020.
[Mouraria - Lisbon] Portugal
metalocus, JULIO RODRÍGUEZ
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João Tiago Aguiar has projected the JCII Apartment, located in Avenidas Novas, in the Mouraria district, in Lisbon, Portugal. The project responds to an "art deco" typology where previously it included the space for an office. The architect's effort is clearly shown in this change from administrative use to residential use in the heart of the Lusitanian capital.
The project draws on that previous use, spaces with a lot of height that allow good ventilation that allows generating pleasant and warm spaces. The decorated ceilings added to the fact that the main space of the house is centered in a single place, gives the space a union between the contemporary with the classic, synthesis between the traditional with the present.
The project draws on that previous use, spaces with a lot of height that allow good ventilation that allows generating pleasant and warm spaces. The decorated ceilings added to the fact that the main space of the house is centered in a single place, gives the space a union between the contemporary with the classic, synthesis between the traditional with the present.
JCII Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by Fernando Guerra FG+SG
JCII Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by Fernando Guerra FG+SG
JCII Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by Fernando Guerra FG+SG
JCII Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by Fernando Guerra FG+SG
JCII Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by Fernando Guerra FG+SG
JCII Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by Fernando Guerra FG+SG
JCII Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by Fernando Guerra FG+SG
JCII Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by Fernando Guerra FG+SG
JCII Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by Fernando Guerra FG+SG
JCII Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by Fernando Guerra FG+SG
JCII Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by Fernando Guerra FG+SG
JCII Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by Fernando Guerra FG+SG
JCII Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by Fernando Guerra FG+SG
JCII Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by Fernando Guerra FG+SG
JCII Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by Fernando Guerra FG+SG
JCII Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by Fernando Guerra FG+SG
JCII Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by Fernando Guerra FG+SG
JCII Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by Fernando Guerra FG+SG
JCII Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by Fernando Guerra FG+SG
Ground floor plan. JCII Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar
Ceiling plan. JCII Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar
Section. JCII Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar
The project by João Tiago Aguiar is developed on a single level, a large corridor runs through the entire house from the living room as the nucleus of the house for meetings and interactions connecting with the private rooms of the house. However, the composition, height, and use of white together with the materiality of the floor covering allow us to understand the corridor as a server space far removed from the conventional model.
We wanted to take advantage of all the space that gave the main facade, therefore all the interior partitions are eliminated, freeing up space where the living room and dining room will be located. The thickness of the walls that face the exterior allows us to understand the language of the historic building that, together with the intervention, evoke sensations in the user.
We wanted to take advantage of all the space that gave the main facade, therefore all the interior partitions are eliminated, freeing up space where the living room and dining room will be located. The thickness of the walls that face the exterior allows us to understand the language of the historic building that, together with the intervention, evoke sensations in the user.
Description of project by João Tiago Aguiar
The apartment is located at Avenidas Novas in an "Art Deco" building characterized by large compartments with high ceilings and decorative elements, in both ceilings and walls.
The space develops in all the depth of the building, structuring itself on a long corridor which distributes to the several compartments.
The apartment was previously occupied as an office that had already changed the original floor plan, therefore this project was also about restoring the original housing function.
The living and dining rooms are located on the main façade. A wall was also demolished in order to get the façade whole-width corresponding to the apartment and connect the whole social area together in one unique space, with a single window front to the main façade.
The kitchen has been relocated to the compartment immediately adjacent to the living room, improving space fluidity and allowing the so desired split between the social and private areas.
In the middle of the corridor, towards the patio, a large bedroom was designed, resulting from the merge of two compartments and one bathroom for common use.
Given the size of the common bathroom, a bathtub was placed in a large niche with indirect lighting, and independent compartments were designed both for shower and for toilet and bidet. The entire bathroom has been cladded in cement, creating a neutral and homogeneous environment.
Further deep at the back, the master-suite with walking-closet and another bedroom where the old kitchen was were implemented, with the chimney being used to design a “wardrobe bed”, thus creating a more welcoming sleeping area.
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Architects
Design team
Responsible Architects.- João Tiago Aguiar. Project team.- Rúben Mateus, Susana Luís, João Nery Morais, André Silva, Maria Sousa Otto, Esteban Carbajo.
Builder
Area
210 sqm.
Dates
2017.
Manufacturers
Sanitary equipment and TAPS.- PADIMAT. CIN. Lighting.- Climar. Door comunication, switches and systems.- Jung. Carpentry.- GLS2 Carpintaria. Paints.- CIN.
Location
Avenida Novas, Mouraria, Lisbon, Region of 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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