Navegantes Apartment

Renewal of an apartment in the Estrela neighborhood

Located in the emblematic neighborhood of Estrela, in Lisbon, this project proposes the refurbishment of a remarkable apartment through a small-scale intervention guided by the preservation of the unit’s original identity. The proposal carefully reorganizes the private spaces, adapting them to the client’s needs and promoting a clearer and more functional spatial layout, in coherence with the historic character of the building.

living area with double-height ceiling and natural light
living area with direct access to the balcony and views over the Tagus River

The preservation of original features was handled with particular care throughout the process, allowing the living space to be upgraded without compromising the building’s architectural authenticity and memory. Special emphasis is placed on the tower, a unique architectural element that was fully preserved, including its stained-glass windows, offering 360º views over Lisbon and evoking the image of a lighthouse.

kitchen adapted to the spatial layout
bedroom with built-in furniture and existing dormer window

In Estrela, Lisbon, the project preserves the memory of a period building while reinventing contemporary comfort.

Client
Privado
Year
2022
Status
Done
Address
Rua dos Navegantes, nº5, Lisboa, Portugal
Architecture
André Ferreira, Joana Castanheira
Team
Mafalda Matos, Francisca Coelho
Construction area
220sqm
Engineering
LNM Engenharia Civil
Constructor
ACB António Cordeiro Borges
Photography
Project António

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