From abandonment to life. Artilharia 1 Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar
09/03/2021.
[Lisbon] Portugal
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The renovation of the Artilharia 1 apartment, located in the center of the city of Lisbon, in Portugal, was projected by João Tiago Aguiar, who took care of transforming an abandoned and dilapidated house into a large modern space where you can live.
A total renovation was sought, both at a constructive and interior design level, enhancing the entry of light into the different rooms and the spaciousness and connection between them, introducing modern elements, and preserving some already existing such as moldings and ceilings.
A total renovation was sought, both at a constructive and interior design level, enhancing the entry of light into the different rooms and the spaciousness and connection between them, introducing modern elements, and preserving some already existing such as moldings and ceilings.
Artilharia 1 Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by Fernando Guerra FG+SG
Artilharia 1 Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by Fernando Guerra FG+SG
Artilharia 1 Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by Fernando Guerra FG+SG
Artilharia 1 Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by Fernando Guerra FG+SG
Artilharia 1 Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by Fernando Guerra FG+SG
Artilharia 1 Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by Fernando Guerra FG+SG
Artilharia 1 Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by Fernando Guerra FG+SG
Artilharia 1 Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by Fernando Guerra FG+SG
Artilharia 1 Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by Fernando Guerra FG+SG
Artilharia 1 Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by Fernando Guerra FG+SG
Artilharia 1 Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by Fernando Guerra FG+SG
Artilharia 1 Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by Fernando Guerra FG+SG
Artilharia 1 Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by Fernando Guerra FG+SG
Artilharia 1 Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by Fernando Guerra FG+SG
Artilharia 1 Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by Fernando Guerra FG+SG
Artilharia 1 Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by Fernando Guerra FG+SG
Artilharia 1 Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by Fernando Guerra FG+SG
Artilharia 1 Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by Fernando Guerra FG+SG
Artilharia 1 Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by Fernando Guerra FG+SG
Artilharia 1 Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by Fernando Guerra FG+SG
Artilharia 1 Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by Fernando Guerra FG+SG
Artilharia 1 Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by Fernando Guerra FG+SG
Artilharia 1 Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by Fernando Guerra FG+SG
Artilharia 1 Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by Fernando Guerra FG+SG
Artilharia 1 Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by Fernando Guerra FG+SG
Artilharia 1 Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by Fernando Guerra FG+SG
Artilharia 1 Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar. Photograph by Fernando Guerra FG+SG
Ground floor plan. Artilharia 1 Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar
Sections. Artilharia 1 Apartment by João Tiago Aguiar
The João Tiago Aguiar studio, designs a new distribution in the Artilharia 1 apartment, hierarchized by a large corridor that leads to different independent rooms, where, in some of them, it is decided to change their uses to give the room greater functionality home.
The use of a palette in white and gray colors as well as wood predominates, which includes a large number of custom-made carpentry elements. This combination of neutral colors and the different use of light in some rooms create larger and more welcoming spaces at a sensory level for the user, giving the home a new, more modernist image.
The use of a palette in white and gray colors as well as wood predominates, which includes a large number of custom-made carpentry elements. This combination of neutral colors and the different use of light in some rooms create larger and more welcoming spaces at a sensory level for the user, giving the home a new, more modernist image.
Description of project by João Tiago Aguiar
Uninhabited and very degraded, the apartment, located in Lisbon's centre, required a total refurbishment, through complex spatial changes which resulted in a modern residence.
The space was so underused, with an extensive corridor leading to several independent rooms, that it was essential to eliminate the partition walls of some compartments to visually connect the social areas. The new living and dining rooms set a wide and functional space with plenty of light.
Among many of the adaptations performed is the transformation of one of the 4 bedrooms into an ensuite, whose bathroom was created from the existing storage room at the end of the corridor.
The five compartments, facing the air shaft, were eliminated making room for the creation of a large kitchen and two bathrooms. The kitchen, at the end of the apartment, was relocated by the entrance, closer to the dining room. Still in this area, a guest-toilet with the door hidden by preserved frames and skirting boards and another bathroom to support the three bedrooms with a storage antechamber were designed.
Recovering and preserving age-old elements, like ceilings and crown moldings, was no less important in this project. Using noble elements and blending them with modernity provides a contemporary experience with traces of the past.
In addition, all the carpentry work was custom designed. The sideboard, the tv shelf in the dining room, the bedrooms and the ensuite closets as well as the kitchen furniture helped to differentiate the apartment, creating personalised environments.
The increase of luminosity was achieved by placing a slat by the entrance, although with not a total transparency, as this element ensures the privacy of social areas.
This project of a complete refurbishment was aimed at reconverting spaces in spatially convergent and contemporary environments.
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Project team
Responsible Architects.- João Tiago Aguiar. Project team.- Rúben Mateus, Susana Luis, André Silva, João Nery Morais, Maria Sousa Otto, Frederica Pereira, Rita Lemos, Alexandra Tavares, João Neves, Ricardo Cruz.
Builder
A RENOVADORA.
Area
180sqm.
Date
2017.
Manufacturers
Paints.- CIN. Sanitary equipment & TAPS.- PADIMAT. Lighting.- CLIMAR. Door comunication, switches and systems.- EFAPEL. Carpentry.- GLS2 CARPINTARIA.
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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