Avenida da Igreja
This refurbished three-bedroom flat is located on the third floor of a four-storey apartment block. The building follows the urban framework set by the Bairro de Alvalade masterplan and was part of a major development in the 1940s, originally aimed at providing affordable rental homes for working-class families.
No demolitions have been carried out. Instead, the design creates a set of interiors attentive to the apartment’s original qualities. The floor plan has allowed for the addition of a shower room and a closet while keeping the existing internal layout.
The wooden floors have been repaired and restored. Both retained and new joinery elements have been painted on site in a three-colour scheme that adds an ornamental character to the spaces and draws on the playful nature of the surface finishes found in the building’s stairwell. A series of mirrored sliding doors allow for unexpected visual connections between rooms, amplifying the sense of fluidity throughout the apartment.
