Inside a Portuguese Architect's Converted Lisbon Home

Inside a Portuguese Architect's Converted Lisbon Home | estliving.com

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Architect Manuel Aires Mateus’ own home, located within an 18th-century building in the heart of Lisbon, was conceived as an ever-evolving space that he and his family can cherish for years to come.
In an exclusive film, Portuguese architect Manuel Aires Mateus, co-founder of Aires Mateus Architects, guides us through his historic family home on Lisbon’s Rua De São Mamede. Occupying the ground floor of a five-storey building that had endured a prolonged period of neglect, the intention was to update the interiors without compromising their historical essence. “We designed the house in a very open way, aiming to create spaces that support any kind of way of life,” Manuel expresses.
Published and produced by Miffy Coady | estliving.com
Filmed and edited by Dan Preston for est living
Film project manager: Lidia Boniwell | estliving.com
Film assistant: Jack Seedsman | estliving.com
Editor: Sophie Lewis | estliving.com
Words by Holly Beadle
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Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Design: Manuel Aires Mateus
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@MoralistaDefinitivo

The house is fantastic and the production outstanding. However, please move to a format that is closer to a house tour. We are only getting small takes of different areas and it is not possible to understand the distribution and functionality of the spaces without seeing how they’re connected. A wasted opportunity.

@tiffanycurtis4794

THIS CHANNEL IS FROM ANOTHER WORLD 😄🤍😄

@kazeni2847

Lets be honest , this is a home only in theory but in practice it has been designed to be mostly functional for an office / show room ...

@TheFiown

I was recently in Lisbon for the second time and shocked at the condition of buildings, even in the center. Some of them have stores on the ground level and trees growing out of the top level !! I came across one house in rubble with all the blue ajulos mixed in the rubble ! Another street had a gorgeous old chateau with the terraces lined in ajulos scenes, abandonned and probably up for demolition. The first time I visited Lisbon some years back THREE old buildings burnt and a neighbour told me that as the governement would allow the owners to do them up as they wanted, they often burnt them for insurance, then they could do what they wanted. The building right next door to the famous Hermes store was a ruin with plants growing out of it but it has been restored since then. The Lisboans told me that they all dream of living in modern homes with nothing old and fussy, easy to clean. I lived for a few years in Sao Paulo and it was the same. I lived in an old Victorian house and our friends hated it as it was old. I furnished it with antiques bought for little money but there was a huge store making 'antiques' for huge prices and they actually preferred them !!

@Desuetus

You can tell this is an architects house. Nothing looks like it normally does in a home, and the interior is a concept instead of a comfortable space to live in.

@isma021

Manuel is one of the few masters of architecture still alive. Excellent portrayal of his own house. This video excels in every way. Perfecto!

@BigdaddyG420

I agree I want to see more but I feel that more emotion is conveyed than a typical home tour. Regardless, beautiful home!

@TheSushmaHomeSellingTeam

This is a masterpiece with a great story to tell. 🤍🤍

@andersfrantsen2562 Күн бұрын

Its beautiful. Unfortunately I will never afford it.

@anshuanand19

Such an inspiring design aesthetic! The use of natural building materials in this house will ensure natural vibes and energy efficiency! The well at the back of the house is a common practice in old Indian houses. Since this is an 18th-century house, must be inspired by the Portuguese colony in Goa. The well can be regularly cleaned and used to collect rainwater(also called rainwater harvesting). It is connected to the water supply in our homes, so we save on water bills from the government :)

@markwoodley712

My dream realised with stone pavers on the floor and to chair seat height along the lower portion of the walls, wash everything down. A beautiful adaptation for the cistern too! Brilliant.

@brigittecraig5633

What a captivating journey through Architect Manuel Aires Mateus' own home in the heart of Lisbon. It provides a unique insight into the architect's thought process, and it's inspiring to witness the transformation of a neglected space into a cherished home.

@linaandreoli

Maravilhoso. Lisboa é linda!

@miffycoady.

Adore the history of this home. So many beautiful design details, the stone steps, the well, the large pivot door & all in the heart of Lisbon.

@jackseedsman

Such a special project. The commitment to preserving the historical essence of the 18th-century building while creating a space that evolves with the needs of his family is truly commendable!

@askdeborahrobertson1415

I love that this video takes you on a captivating tour, seamlessly blending modernity with historical charm in an 18th-century building, showcasing a delightful exploration of architectural ingenuity and timeless design.

@panagiotakonstantopoulou962

Love how they incorporate the natural stone into this build. It adds another layer and texture to this fascinating building, along with the interior design, and outer use of space. Beautiful..

@emmyfordd

Wow! Everything about this film is so beautiful! Take me back to Lisbon.

@antoniocarlosrodriguescamp1497

Stunning, Fascinating, preserving the character of the building.

@sophiemlewis

This film gives you such a beautiful understanding of Manuel's home, how he lives there and as someone who hasn't been to Lisbon, the broader context of the city. I love his perspective on the garden being a central room in the house.