Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal

Alba emerges from the iconic windows that line Rua do Açúcar. Bathed in the light of Lisbon, there are five independent houses that, with their 200 square metres and outdoor space, are the result of the refurbishment of an old building materials warehouse. In this redevelopment, the architectural features of the warehouse have been maintained and enhanced, bringing together history and modernity. The atmosphere of simplicity is conveyed by the façade, which has been preserved for its language and history, and by the interiors through the materials and the simple colour palette that leaves room for the house to be lived in with the soul of those who inhabit it, without ever overloading the space.

For the architect, Miguel Abecasis, the driving force behind the project has always been to capitalise on the extraordinary potential of the building, both its iconic east-facing façade and its highly versatile interior. With its enormous ceilings and the outdoor space with its bucolic vertical garden, Alba is an eclectic contrast that conveys soul, serenity, comfort and sophistication. The loft's ample space, iron frames, flooring, inspired textures and industrial finishes dance step by step with the warm wood and organic interior finishes.

All the houses are easily adaptable to their inhabitants. It's easy to imagine Alba as the favoured space of choice for different experiences: it's the home of someone who lives alone, but who
who likes to have space to receive friends at home. It's the couple who use the second floor as an office, the couple who see the second floor as the perfect location for their children's bedroom, or the owner who prefers to have a dining room on the ground floor and a living room upstairs. It is this adaptation to each person's lifestyle, favouring diversity and quality, that symbolises Alba's unique and exclusive character.

In all the houses, the ground floor is the social area that extends into the private outdoor space. The first floor has a suite with an office and the second floor has various options, always with a terrace.

Marvila is the neighbourhood that best reflects this magic of Lisbon, with its authenticity and soul. Like the Meatpacking District or Shoreditch, there are art galleries, restaurants and countless cultural spaces where just a few years ago a variety of industries flourished, from wine to sugar, matches and soap. It is in this future, on Lisbon's waterfront, mirrored in what will be the world's largest start-up centre - Hub Creativo Beato - which brings together art, technology, innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity, that Alba emerges.

With its privileged location, it is par excellence a nerve centre of Lisbon, between the city centre and Parque das Nações, and enjoys excellent road access, which makes it a privileged place to live, with tranquillity, ease and quality of access and proximity to all of Lisbon (the city centre is less than 8 minutes away and the airport is 5 minutes away).
Energy Rating: Exempt
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