Convento do Beato Residential Complex

Located in the eastern part of Lisbon, the Convento do Beato originated from a small hermitage built in the 15th century, which later evolved into a convent that played a significant role in the religious, social, and economic life of the city. At the beginning of the 19th century, following the extinction of religious orders and the sale of their assets, the complex was acquired by an industrial entrepreneur linked to grain processing, marking the start of its transformation into a factory. Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, several parts of the former convent were demolished and new buildings were constructed to accommodate industrial uses, resulting in a heterogeneous ensemble characterized by different architectural styles and construction techniques. When the project began in 2007, the buildings were in a severe state of decay, with some structures already in ruins. The main challenge of the intervention was to adapt the complex for residential use while preserving and enhancing its heritage values. In some cases, the original internal structures—masonry, timber, and steel—were retained and integrated; in others, only the façades were preserved. A new building was discreetly introduced to conceal the access ramp to the underground parking. The development, comprising 61 flats, is organised around two landscaped courtyards, which give the development its structure and enhance its communal spaces. The first phase, centered on the main courtyard, was completed and inaugurated in 2024.
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Year

2024

Location

Beato Quarter, Lisboa

Typology

Residential

Architect

RISCO Architects | Instagram: @riscoarquitectura - @carolinadelgado.studio

Photograph

Carolina Delgado

Collection

Zero

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Zero 50x35 wall-hung toilet

Zero 50x35 wall-hung bidet

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