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Passos Manuel High School

Rehabilitation

Project Description

Dating back to the early 20th century, this was the first high school planned from scratch in line with the innovative concepts of modern Portuguese education system. The rehabilitation intervention of Passos Manuel High School involved structural reinforcement, and re-structuring of the existing building and outdoor spaces, the introduction of new facilities and their adaptability to the existing building, including the construction of a new multi-sports complex and an underground cafeteria. The proper selection of materials and solutions respectful of this historic building allowed the heritage value of the architectural identity to be preserved.

Location

Lisbon

Owner

Parque Escolar

Architect

VMSA Arquitetos

Contractor

Mota-Engil; HCI Construções

Work completion date

2010

Construction Area

15 000 sqm

Awards

Honorable Mention of the Municipality Lisbon Prize – Valmor Award, 2010; Europa Nostra Award in Conservation Category, 2013

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