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Vieira de Almeida HQ in Lisbon

Commercial Building Redevelopment in Portugal design by OPENBOOK Architecture

24 Jan 2019

Design: OPENBOOK Architecture and co-authored by PMC Arquitectos

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

VdA – Vieira de Almeida’s new headquarters

Once a car garage in the 1940’s, this old warehouse gave place to VdA – Vieira de Almeida’s new headquarters.

Vieira de Almeida HQ in Lisbon, VdA

Photos: José Campos

VdA Headquarters

This award-winning rehabilitation project in Lisbon’s riverside area reinforced the owners Fidelidade Properties’ commitment to the city.

Vieira de Almeida HQ - VdA Lisbon

Vieira de Almeida HQ - VdA

Vieira de Almeida HQ - VdA Lisbon

Vieira de Almeida HQ in Lisbon - VdA offices

Vieira de Almeida HQ in Lisbon - VdA office

Vieira de Almeida HQ in Lisbon - VdA office building

Through the recovery of reference elements, it was possible to maintain the memory and the industrial character that marked an era, while at the same time adapting it to the current user’s requirements.

VdA HQ in Lisbon

VdA HQ in Lisbon

The whole central body, of an ‘industrial character’, was kept with the existing vaults preserving the main structure, the metallic elements, the great brick walls and other diverse elements.

VdA HQ in Lisbon

VdA HQ in Lisbon

The use of the geometry of the roof made it possible to create exceptional and unique interior volumetry, as well as allowing for natural light to enter the entire building, allowing work places to be illuminated through light wells created on all floors.

VdA HQ in Lisbon VdA HQ in Lisbon

VdA HQ in Lisbon VdA HQ in Lisbon

By uncovering the rich palette of textures, tonalities and shapes, it became possible to create a space of proximity and collaboration that reflects the client’s own culture.

VdA HQ in Lisbon

VdA HQ in Lisbon

Based on the concept of reshaping the experience of spaces, the building offers three informal meeting spaces, a 140-seat auditorium, a library, an art gallery, a restaurant, a lounge area, 23 meeting rooms, 157 offices for a total of 380 workstations, and also a music studio and a medical office.

VdA HQ in Lisbon

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The building consists of 1 basement floor for parking and technical support and 3 floors above ground, in a total area of 11,268 sqm.
This project was led by OPENBOOK Architecture and co-authored by PMC Arquitectos

VdA HQ in Lisbon

Photographer: José Campos Architectural Photographer

Vieira de Almeida HQ in Lisbon images / information received 240119 from OPENBOOK Architecture

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