Architectural firm João Tiago Aguiar architects is the author of the new Hills Hotel, located in an exceptional place, near the Dona Estefânia Hospital in the north center of the Portuguese capital, Lisbon.

The hotel aims to identify with the urban fabric and offer a great experience. An identifying point of this building is its careful attention to detail, both in the interior and exterior spaces.
The access façade to the hotel, which João Tiago Aguiar architects has designed, plays with the backlit translucent glazed balconies, which contrast with the dark tiles, singling out the image of the building.

The plant is rectangular in shape, organized around a central staircase, with five bedrooms of different sizes per floor. On the ground floor is the restaurant, while on the top floor is a sky bar that has extensive panoramic views of the city.

High-quality materials have been used in the construction of the building, with large windows and balconies in the rooms that create a connection with the city. The same occurs on the roof of the restaurant, decorated with light boxes creating a soft atmosphere in the space.


Hills Hotel Lisboa. Photograph by FG+SG Architecture Photograph.


Hills Hotel Lisboa. Photograph by FG+SG Architecture Photograph.
 

Description of project by João Tiago Aguiar arquitectos

From an architectural perspective, an urban hotel is designed to be functional and contemporary, with elegant shapes, elegant finishes, and attention to detail. The project aims to create a unique identity that complements the surrounding urban fabric while offering a memorable experience.

The hotel's façades are covered in round black mosaic, which adds texture and visual appeal to the building. The front façade features backlit translucent glazed balconies, which provide a striking contrast against the dark tiles and stand out as a prominent design feature.


Hills Hotel Lisboa. Photograph by FG+SG Architecture Photograph.

The functional design includes a well-organized floor plan that incorporates various spaces, such as reception, lounge, restaurant, bar, guest rooms, and amenities. The use of high-quality materials, large windows, and balconies enhances the hotel's aesthetics, creating a sense of openness and connection to the city.

The restaurant, located on the lower level, faces a courtyard designed to provide natural light and fresh air. The courtyard creates a pleasant ambience that complements the interior design.

The restaurant's ceiling features round lightboxes that add a soft and atmospheric glow to the space. The sky bar, situated on the top floor, offers spectacular views of the city of Lisbon.

A big part of the hotel rooms has balconies, providing stunning views of the city. The overall aesthetic is contemporary, with a focus on comfort and rest.

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Susana Luis, Ana Caracol, Rúben Mateus, Diogo Romão, Maria Sousa Otto, Nuno Sequeira, Arianna Camozzi, Samanta Cardoso de Menezes, João Nery Morais, André Silva, Renata Vieira, Sílvia Amaral.
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Contractor
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CASAIS.
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Area
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1,650sqm.
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2022.
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R. De Dona Estefânia 24, Lisboa, Portugal.
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Manufacturers
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MUNDOTEL, PADIMAT, VITROGRÊS, AMORIM, ASSA ABLOY, CLIMAR, KNAUF.
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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.
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Published on: July 16, 2023
Cite: "Translucent modernity. Hills Hotel Lisboa by João Tiago Aguiar arquitectos " METALOCUS. Accessed
<https://www.metalocus.es/en/news/translucent-modernity-hills-hotel-lisboa-joao-tiago-aguiar-arquitectos> ISSN 1139-6415
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