António Augusto Aguiar
Brief
Conversion of a building originally used as offices into a residence, in a characteristic Avenidas Novas building in Lisbon. Residential brief articulated between social and private zones, with an integrated bespoke walk-in closet. The intervention respects the existing structure (high ceilings, historic plasterwork mouldings, generous openings) and introduces built-in furniture as a structuring element of each room.
Palette and progression
Base palette of bege neutrals and stone-whites in the social areas, animated by deeper tones (moss green, brass) in the more intimate zones. Materiality combines lacquered surfaces with vertical fluted textures, natural stone and wood.
Elements and materials
Built-in furniture designed bespoke and crafted in Portuguese workshops: integrated shelving with cantilever shelves, storage benches with vertical fluted fronts, and a walk-in closet with mirrored doors and wood veneer. Original wooden flooring restored and plaster mouldings refurbished.
