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What this listed Lisbon building’s renovation shows about futureproofing historic spaces

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Extrastudio renovated converted an early 20th-century derelict building in Lisbon, formerly occupied by a bakery and four dwellings, into Cardiff 28, a 13-apartment unit building. - Simone Bossi
Destroyed by a fire and nearly condemned, its full demolition wasn't an option because of its historical significance. - Simone Bossi
The designer sought to balance its heritage and updating the building to accommodate its new purpose as a residence. - Simone Bossi

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892 sq-m

Simultaneously modernizing and futureproofing the historical building, Extrastudio converted a listed space in Lisbon into a multi-unit apartment building.

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