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As short-term rental properties drive up Lisbon’s housing prices, residents seeking to live in tourist-heavy neighbourhoods like Janelas Verdes must embrace unconventional real estate. Here, mirrored windows work to adapt a former art gallery into an inviting home. White walls, an open layout and a sculptural banister maintain some of the property’s former life, while soft mint-green cabinetry adds domestic warmth.

Downstairs, the already-calm retreat lets out a soft exhale, presenting a bright and spacious bathroom and open-concept living, office and bedroom space, all comfortably sheltered from the busy urban activity above.

Team Paulo Dias with João Varela and Ana Santos

AZ Awards 2021 Finalist: Casa das Janelas Verdes

As short-term rental properties drive up Lisbon’s housing prices, residents seeking to live in tourist-heavy neighbourhoods like Janelas Verdes must embrace unconventional real estate.

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2016
Award of MeritResidential
Location
Sydney, Australia
Firm
Ian Moore Architects, Australia
2019
Winner + People’s ChoiceResidential
Location
Chicago, U.S.
Firm
Vladimir Radutny Architects, Chicago, U.S.
2023
People’s ChoiceResidential
Location
Barcelona, Spain
Firm
Estudio Vilablanch, Spain