Using color to organize spaces. São Sebastião 123 by ALA.rquitectos
13/04/2024.
[Lisbon] Portugal
metalocus, FRANCISCO LANCHAS MORA
metalocus, FRANCISCO LANCHAS MORA
Portuguese architecture studio ALA.rquitectos was commissioned to design the renovation and transformation of a former apartment in Lisbon on São Sebastião da Pedreira Street, formerly one of the main arteries of Lisbon, Portugal.
The building dates back to the beginning of the 20th century, housing different uses over time in, a space with areas with little natural light and insufficient natural ventilation. The project seeks to respond to the needs of the new lifestyle, where sharing work and family space becomes a reality.
The building dates back to the beginning of the 20th century, housing different uses over time in, a space with areas with little natural light and insufficient natural ventilation. The project seeks to respond to the needs of the new lifestyle, where sharing work and family space becomes a reality.
São Sebastião 123 by ALA.rquitectos. Photography by Do mal o menos.
São Sebastião 123 by ALA.rquitectos. Photography by Do mal o menos.
São Sebastião 123 by ALA.rquitectos. Photography by Do mal o menos.
São Sebastião 123 by ALA.rquitectos. Photography by Do mal o menos.
São Sebastião 123 by ALA.rquitectos. Photography by Do mal o menos.
São Sebastião 123 by ALA.rquitectos. Photography by Do mal o menos.
São Sebastião 123 by ALA.rquitectos. Photography by Do mal o menos.
São Sebastião 123 by ALA.rquitectos. Photography by Do mal o menos.
São Sebastião 123 by ALA.rquitectos. Photography by Do mal o menos.
São Sebastião 123 by ALA.rquitectos. Photography by Do mal o menos.
São Sebastião 123 by ALA.rquitectos. Photography by Do mal o menos.
São Sebastião 123 by ALA.rquitectos. Photography by Do mal o menos.
São Sebastião 123 by ALA.rquitectos. Photography by Do mal o menos.
São Sebastião 123 by ALA.rquitectos. Photography by Do mal o menos.
São Sebastião 123 by ALA.rquitectos. Photography by Do mal o menos.
São Sebastião 123 by ALA.rquitectos. Photography by Do mal o menos.
São Sebastião 123 by ALA.rquitectos. Photography by Do mal o menos.
São Sebastião 123 by ALA.rquitectos. Photography by Do mal o menos.
São Sebastião 123 by ALA.rquitectos. Photography by Do mal o menos.
São Sebastião 123 by ALA.rquitectos. Photography by Do mal o menos.
São Sebastião 123 by ALA.rquitectos. Photography by Do mal o menos.
São Sebastião 123 by ALA.rquitectos. Photography by Do mal o menos.
São Sebastião 123 by ALA.rquitectos. Photography by Do mal o menos.
São Sebastião 123 by ALA.rquitectos. Photography by Do mal o menos.
São Sebastião 123 by ALA.rquitectos. Photography by Do mal o menos.
São Sebastião 123 by ALA.rquitectos. Photography by Do mal o menos.
São Sebastião 123 by ALA.rquitectos. Photography by Do mal o menos.
São Sebastião 123 by ALA.rquitectos. Photography by Do mal o menos.
São Sebastião 123 by ALA.rquitectos. Photography by Do mal o menos.
São Sebastião 123 by ALA.rquitectos. Photography by Do mal o menos.
São Sebastião 123 by ALA.rquitectos. Photography by Do mal o menos.
São Sebastião 123 by ALA.rquitectos. Photography by Do mal o menos.
São Sebastião 123 by ALA.rquitectos. Photography by Do mal o menos.
São Sebastião 123 by ALA.rquitectos. Photography by Do mal o menos.
São Sebastião 123 by ALA.rquitectos. Photography by Do mal o menos.
São Sebastião 123 by ALA.rquitectos. Photography by Do mal o menos.
São Sebastião 123 by ALA.rquitectos. Photography by Do mal o menos.
São Sebastião 123 by ALA.rquitectos. Photography by Do mal o menos.
Floor plan. São Sebastião 123 by ALA.rquitectos.
The program designed by ALA.rquitectos locates the areas for private use in the rear area of the apartment, thanks to a small accessible patio and the reorganization of another existing one. The social area is conceived as a succession of fluid spaces where the kitchen, like a large blue box, functions as a hinge element, delimiting and organizing the program, and expanding the spaces. Responding to the needs of the new lifestyle, two small rooms are located in the social area that function as workspaces, a library or a meeting room.
The project organizes the spaces of the home through different colours, textures and shapes. The colour blue and ceramic flooring are used in the kitchen, delimiting and distinguishing these spaces from the rest of the home. While the rest of the spaces use a wooden floor, distinguishing the rooms from the social area using pink colour.
The project organizes the spaces of the home through different colours, textures and shapes. The colour blue and ceramic flooring are used in the kitchen, delimiting and distinguishing these spaces from the rest of the home. While the rest of the spaces use a wooden floor, distinguishing the rooms from the social area using pink colour.
São Sebastião 123 by ALA.rquitectos. Photography by Do mal o menos.
Description of project by ALA.rquitectos
The apartment is located in Lisbon, on Rua de São Sebastião da Pedreira, once one of the city's main arteries that, together with Rua de Santa Marta and Rua de São José, formed an axis that crossed the entire city. The building dates back to the early 20th century, having had various types of use, even hosting a philharmonic society. When the project began, we found an office from the 1990s, with an open space and a zone of offices built with light partitions.
After the complete demolition of these elements, we encountered a space with areas with little natural light and insufficient natural ventilation. To address these issues, we designed a small courtyard, accessible, and reorganized another one that already existed. This allowed us to locate the private use program in the rear area of the apartment.
The social area was designed as a succession of fluid spaces that occur through the implementation of two non-orthogonal walls, painted pink. These planes begin at the entrance of the apartment, and through the design of diagonals and curves, moments of compression are established, which then give way to spacious areas, spaces for staying.
São Sebastião 123 by ALA.rquitectos. Photography by Do mal o menos.
For the organization of these spaces, we needed to create a hinge element, consisting of a large blue box that both defines and organizes the program and also allows for the expansion of spaces, where various moments articulate with each other.
This piece corresponds to the kitchen core, which, through two sliding doors, allows establishing the connection between the living room and the dining room.
On the main facade, in addition to a large living area, we have two small rooms that function as workspaces, library, and/or meeting room. We thus sought to respond to the needs of the new way of living, where sharing work and family space becomes a reality.
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Architects
Area
167 sqm.
Dates
2023.
Location
Rua de São Sebastião da Pedreira 123.
Lisbon, Portugal.
Lisbon, Portugal.
Photograph
Mafalda Ribeiro Ambrósio, João Gomes Leitão. ALA.rquitectos
ALA.rquitectos. Lisbon-based architecture studio founded by architects Mafalda Ribeiro Ambrósio and João Gomes Leitão, based in the city of Lisbon, Portugal.
Both worked for 5 years in Madrid, collaborating with various studios, recognizing them as a platform to experiment with ideas and concepts, obtaining a model of how to do architecture well. At the same time, they developed an independent activity, having participated in several competitions, where they obtained some honorable mentions (Europan10 in Lisbon; Experimenta Design'09/Galp for the bicycle and pedestrian bridge over the 2nd ring road). They also gained presence in the exhibition and the catalogue, as finalists of the Lisbon Architecture Triennale'10 competition, Casa em Luanda: Pátio e Pavilhão.
Upon returning to Lisbon in 2011, they continue to participate in national and international competitions and, in 2014, they won the invitational competition for the Casa Crédito do Porto.
Rehabilitation is a topic that they develop with special attention in the study. In times of crisis, it is an activity with potential, in which they position themselves with an attitude of providing value-added services. With several rehabilitation works underway in the Lisbon area, exhaustive monitoring of the works and high cost control are factors that they consider fundamental in the service they provide to their clients.
Both worked for 5 years in Madrid, collaborating with various studios, recognizing them as a platform to experiment with ideas and concepts, obtaining a model of how to do architecture well. At the same time, they developed an independent activity, having participated in several competitions, where they obtained some honorable mentions (Europan10 in Lisbon; Experimenta Design'09/Galp for the bicycle and pedestrian bridge over the 2nd ring road). They also gained presence in the exhibition and the catalogue, as finalists of the Lisbon Architecture Triennale'10 competition, Casa em Luanda: Pátio e Pavilhão.
Upon returning to Lisbon in 2011, they continue to participate in national and international competitions and, in 2014, they won the invitational competition for the Casa Crédito do Porto.
Rehabilitation is a topic that they develop with special attention in the study. In times of crisis, it is an activity with potential, in which they position themselves with an attitude of providing value-added services. With several rehabilitation works underway in the Lisbon area, exhaustive monitoring of the works and high cost control are factors that they consider fundamental in the service they provide to their clients.
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