Apartment E

Apartment E as found

Initially we found a nineteenth century building in ruins. The building had a certain beauty within its’ timbers and granite stone walls but was not habitable. Rain poured through the roof, wind blew through the wall openings and pigeons roosted in the rafters. This was our starting point.

Apartment E restored

Throughout the two years of construction we have transformed the pigeon roost into a very inviting and comfortable apartment that contains the latest amenities. (chief among them running water and electricity)

Apartment E

View from the garden

Stair restoration

The historical details come alive

stairway filial and details

Renewal of the 19th century woodwork.

Apartment E Entry way and kitchen

Seen here is the custom kitchen with a solid multi layer dining table as detail , disguised from the ‘living” and sleeping area.

View towards the garden.

The shower is situated in the historic “outhouse" area .

kitchen area finished in apartment E

The kitchen is fully equipped with a small dishwasher and Bora induction cooktop.

Storage and sleeping.

We used a movable bed, sliding on heavy-duty wheels, creating a sitting area during the day and adding more space to the ‘living area”, when pulled out, there is easy access to the spatious clothing cupboards.

work area and storage.

There is generous storage for books and office . The table is multifunctional, disguised from the kitchen area makes it a pleasant place for working.

View of the beautiful restored granite wall

Sitting area

Granite counters/ kitchen area in apartment E

Kitchen area with attached dining table.

Storage panel

The entrance door, wardrobes and access to the bathroom are forming one vital panel of light Asch solid plywood

Shower area.

The shower is located in the original “outhouse” area. We used handmade tiles and limes stone, detailed with Italian faucets and shower head.

Bathroom of apartment E

Ceramic Italian sink with custom made cabinet and handmade ceramic tiles.Built in area for Laundry machine.

Bathroom sink in E

Balustrade on the top floor of Almada

Acute attention to detail informs the arrival to Apartment E, F and G. l This area is lit by a massive hand made glass skylight pouring light down the stairwell.