![]() Throughout their renovation, the architects sought to preserve the building’s most characteristic features by maximizing the use of the courtyard and reinforcing the residential vocation of the complex. Namely, the blocks are defined by their two storey form, with tiled pitched roofs, and varying heights in response to the irregular typography. The pre-existing building is part of a group of structures that surround the Praça de Touros (bull fighting arena) Carlos Relvas, with a morphological character that dates its construction back to 1889. ![]() Meanwhile, a new red metallic staircase evoking the neighboring bullfighting arena introduces a modern touch in dialogue with the hues of the original solid brickwork, visible in glimpses along the facade.Ī red staircase bridges heritage and contemporary design The new layout preserves the buildings’ internal arrangement, organised in four quadrants with communicating rooms that are naturally ventilated and illuminated. Aptly titled ‘2 Houses in Setúbal’ the project showcases a harmonious blend of preservation, adaptive reuse, and modern design touches which together revitalize the neighborhood, offering spacious homes with a cohesive visual language, with inviting outdoor spaces and upgraded living standards.Īrchitects André Costa and Marina Malagolini approached the structures, originally four apartments, converting them into two with a central courtyard and a hydraulic infrastructure core. In Setúbal, Portugal, Lioz Arquitetura has revived a pair of historic buildings to create a residence that seamlessly integrates heritage with contemporary living. ![]() ![]() Lioz arquitetura completes ‘2 houses in setúbal’ ![]()
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