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- WOOMETRY upcycles salvaged wood into eco-friendly home goods Tue, 6 Oct 20, 1:30amOn the outskirts of Lisbon, Portugal in Santa Iria de Azoia, sustainable creative studio WOOMETRY is giving unwanted wood pieces a second life by transforming the salvaged materials into home goods and other 3D objects...
- A former leather tannery is transformed into an apartment trio in Lisbon Sat, 21 Jul 18, 4:00amLisbon-based architecture firm Aurora Arquitectos has breathed new life into a former leather tannery in the capital of Portugal. Five years in the making, the recently completed apartment refurbishment project turns a single...
- This breathtaking new street art is made entirely out of trash Mon, 20 Nov 17, 11:28pmPortuguese street artist Artur Bordalo, known by the moniker Bordalo II, is showing off some bold new street art in an abandoned Lisbon warehouse. Bordalo draws attention to wastefulness by creating massive vibrant animals...
- Beautifully renovated Lisbon home integrates indoor and outdoor life Tue, 14 Jun 16, 3:00amThe architects completely restored the three-story structure, including an attic, two exterior patios and a large terrace on the middle floor, transforming it into a comfortable single-family home...
- Lace-like screen inspired by Portuguese tiles cover the rear facade of the charming Restelo House in Lisbon Fri, 20 May 16, 8:00amThe rear fascia features a series of windows and shutters that can be completely closed to form a uniform, semi-transparent screen, or opened to let natural light into the interior...
- Atelier Rua adds connective gallery spaces to a unique campsite in Portugal Fri, 1 Jan 16, 3:12amAtelier Rua creates a meandering addition to an existing campsite for campers in the city of Abrantes in Portugal, connecting the existing buildings with a series of gallery-like spaces...
- Street artist turns trash into incredible wild animal sculptures Fri, 12 Jun 15, 7:26amBordalo II's amazing creatures are scattered all around Lisbon, where the artist lives. Curious rabbits, toucans, raccoons and even feathered hummingbirds are all part of a project to raise awareness on the amount of stuff...
- Street artist turns Lisbon’s trash into incredible wild animal sculptures Fri, 12 Jun 15, 7:26amBordalo II's amazing creatures are scattered all around Lisbon, where the artist lives. Curious rabbits, toucans, raccoons and even feathered hummingbirds are all part of a project to raise awareness on the amount of stuff...
- Hipster Grannies get some spray paint. This is what happens next Sat, 6 Jun 15, 2:00amNew forms of art almost always seem outrageous to the preceding generation. Rock n' roll. Rap. Graffiti. That's the stereotype anyway, but LATA 65 wants to break it down. In an effort to bridge perceived gaps in intergenerational...
- Street artist Bordalo II turns Lisbon trash into wild animal sculptures Thu, 28 May 15, 10:00pmBordalo II's amazing creatures are scattered all around Lisbon, where the artist lives. Curious rabbits, toucans, raccoons and even feathered hummingbirds are all part of a project to raise awareness on the amount of stuff...
- Óbidos Technological Park’s floating architecture frames the Portuguese landscape Mon, 19 Jan 15, 5:00pmThe project aims to increase the presence of green surfaces. This attitude informed the overall shape of the buildings, which creates a large piazza in the middle of a countryside. The central space references famous spaces...
- Sami Arquitectos’ stunning E-C House is an island retreat nestled among ruined walls Tue, 13 Jan 15, 5:00pmThe architects introduced large windows to every living room and bedroom, ensuring that the interior receives optimal amounts of natural lighting...
- Lush Vertical Garden Brings Life and Fresh Air to Lisbon’s Espaço Espelho d’Água Tue, 14 Oct 14, 8:00amThe article above was submitted to us by an Inhabitat reader. Want to see your story on Inhabitat? Send us a tip by following this link. Remember to follow our instructions carefully to boost your chances of being chosen...
- Fruta Feia Saves a Whopping 21 Tons of ‘Ugly’ Produce from Going to Waste in Portugal Wed, 28 May 14, 1:34am21 tons of food is a lot to waste, right? Well, in just six months, the young Portuguese collective Fruta Feia salvaged and sold this much fresh produce after it was rejected for retail sale because of the European Union's...
- Guedes Cruz’ Social Complex in Alcabideche is a Comforting Green Haven for Seniors Wed, 9 Apr 14, 3:00pmThe Social Complex in Alcabideche is comprised of 52 houses and a support building spread over a well-planned 10,000 square meter site. Guedes Cruz Arquitectos write that “Portugal is not a Mediterranean country, but the...