Places
Fábio Peixoto
Regular Visits
Tours
Sat 17h, 17h30, 18h, 18h30 / Sun 16h30, 17h, 17h30, Arch. Diogo Nogueira
Themes
Maximum 10 people per visit
No reservation required; first-come, first-served
Photography allowed
Description
NOTICE: Due to the heat wave and extremely high temperatures, visitors should be aware that the Duque de Palmela Apartment is located on the 4th floor and does not have an elevator.
In August 2024, the flat was in such a state of disrepair that it required extensive renovation. The intention was clear: to knock down the wall separating the living room from the bedroom in order to do away with the existing layout.
The wall was demolished; however, over the following months the project remained on hold, and the process of living in the house with only the bare essentials began.
Painting one wall red, to capture the direct light of the winter sunset, served as the guiding principle in defining the colour palette. Taking Le Corbusier’s 1931 colour catalogue as a starting point, a series of decisions followed, based on the layout, orientation and intended use.
Colour is not treated as a temporary finish, but as a tool for experimentation: a way of testing hierarchies, boundaries, continuities and differences within a house yet to be built.
Diogo Nogueira
Location
Rua do Duque de Palmela, 236
Directions: Google Maps / Apple Maps
Public Transport
Subway: Linhas A, B, C, E e F - Campo 24 Agosto
Bus: STCP - 207, 300, 400
Train: São Bento