Overview
António Costa Lima Arquitectos, a Portuguese studio, finalized the Praia do Bom Sucesso project. This development encompasses a block containing three residential units in Lisbon. The architectural design incorporates an industrial-influenced structure, characterized by its use of exposed brickwork and weathered steel.
The project's location is near the northern bank of the Tagus river. A specific characteristic of the design approach involved integrating the new housing block behind the preserved facade of an existing old warehouse.
Approach
The design strategy employed by António Costa Lima Arquitectos for Praia do Bom Sucesso involved the creation of a housing block that evokes an industrial character. This aesthetic was achieved through the selection and application of materials such as exposed brickwork and weathered steel. The structural and material choices contribute to the project's overall industrial feeling.
A key aspect of the site integration was the decision to tuck the newly constructed block behind a pre-existing element. Specifically, the facade of an old warehouse was retained and served as a fronting element for the new residential units.
Findings
The completion of Praia do Bom Sucesso by António Costa Lima Arquitectos resulted in a housing block in Lisbon. Key observable characteristics of this completed project include:
- Its composition as a block of three individual homes.
- The presence of an industrial-feeling structure.
- The incorporation of exposed brickwork as a design element.
- The use of weathered steel as a material component.
- Its location in Lisbon, situated close to the northern bank of the Tagus river.
- The strategic placement of the new block behind the retained facade of an old warehouse.