Museum annex stepping toward the water with glowing facade

Lisbon, Portugal · 2022

Coastal Museum Annex

A luminous annex perched along the Tagus. Cast glass blocks diffuse the Atlantic light to protect maritime artifacts while guiding visitors through layered exhibitions.

Role

Exhibition & Spatial Design

Disciplines

  • Exhibition Planning
  • Curatorial Support
  • Lighting
Narrative

Composed light, disciplined materials.

A luminous annex perched along the Tagus. Cast glass blocks diffuse the Atlantic light to protect maritime artifacts while guiding visitors through layered exhibitions.

From the initial concept sketches to the final placement of art, the project draws on the surrounding context to ground its monumental form. Every junction, detail, and lighting layer is calibrated to encourage slow discovery.

We choreographed a sequence of framed views, tactile surfaces, and dedicated niches for sculpture and art—crafting an environment that is contemplative yet deeply livable. The result pairs refined brutalism with human warmth.

Gallery hall with rhythmic skylights and concrete walls
Glass block facade reflecting the river at dusk
Exhibition space with delicate vitrines and sculptural plinths
Terraced promenade overlooking the Tagus River
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