Client: Avignon Capital

• Lisbon
• 2022
• Design & Build
• 14.160 sq.m 

From the past to the future: The sustainable transformation of an architectural icon in the heart of Lisbon

Located in the heart of Lisbon, this 40-year-old signature building has undergone a profound transformation that goes far beyond a simple interior renovation. The project evolved into a full-scale rehabilitation with a strong focus on sustainability, aiming to turn the property into a true Green Building through a core & shell approach.

The new layout was designed to ensure maximum flexibility for future tenants, incorporating sustainable infrastructure and creating several shared wellness areas, including a café, an auditorium, a modern gym, and even a bike park equipped with restrooms and changing facilities. Accessibility was also reimagined, with two distinct entrances for visitors and staff, including access for people with reduced mobility — a key structural improvement.

The ground floor was redesigned to strengthen the building’s connection to the city, integrating green spaces and promoting a modern, welcoming urban image. This intervention prioritizes low environmental impact solutions, aimed at optimizing operational costs and meeting the real needs of its users.

This project marks a new chapter in sustainable architecture in Lisbon, where heritage is respected while evolving toward a more efficient, flexible, and human-centered future.

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