Inside a Portuguese Architect’s Converted Lisbon Home |

Architect Manuel Aires Mateus’ own home, located within an 18th-century building in the heart of Lisbon, was conceived as an ever-evolving space that he and his family can cherish for years to come. In an exclusive film, Portuguese architect Manuel Aires Mateus, co-founder of Aires Mateus Architects, guides us through his historic family home on Lisbon’s Rua De São Mamede. Occupying the ground floor of a five-storey building that had endured a prolonged period of neglect, the intention was to update the interiors without compromising their historical essence. “We designed the house in a very open way, aiming to create spaces that support any kind of way of life,” Manuel expresses. Published and produced by Miffy Coady | Filmed and edited by Dan Preston for est living Film project manager: Lidia Boniwell | Film assistant: Jack Seedsman | Editor: Sophie Lewis | Words by Holly Beadle Read the full feature on : Location: Lisbon, Portugal Design: Manuel Aires Mateus Stay in touch with est: Visit our website - Read our latest digital issue of est Magazine - Your daily dose of design on Instagram - Join the conversation on Facebook - See what we’re pinning on Pinterest - Be inspired on TikTok - @ Connect with us on LinkedIn - Experience est in sound on Spotify -