The Fabrica 1921 is a residential mixed-use project located in the heart of the Benfica district in Lisbon. This scheme, comprising 162 apartments, rehabilitates the site of the Fábrica de Têxteis Simões & Cª Lda factory—an iconic landmark of the neighbourhood. The design retains elements of the historic façade to create a vibrant residential complex featuring a beautifully landscaped stepped courtyard that incorporates aromatic gardens and a children's play area. Additionally, residents can enjoy a shared rooftop pool, gym and lounges with views of Monsanto Forest Park.
The apartments feature expansive balconies with integrated greenery, oriented to maximise views of the forest park and the landscaped inner courtyard, framed by the clean, elegant lines of the contemporary façades.
Top-floor apartments benefit from shaded private roof terraces equipped with integrated barbecue pits, while ground-level apartments enjoy private gardens that offer both privacy and invaluable external space.
Feature buildings create memorable moments throughout the development. The woven textile pattern of a feature façade, visible from the surrounding area, evokes the heritage of the site, while another feature building clad in sparkling reflective green ceramic tiles integrates seamlessly into the beautifully landscaped green space at the heart of the development.
Residences, along with a new public library and commercial spaces, are sensitively incorporated into the remaining historic building fabric, preserving and celebrating the original spirit of the place.
