The
Collector's
Residence
25 —28
September 2025
Alba, Marvila
in partnership with
Nestled in Marvila, Lisbon, this isn’t just a house, it’s a collector’s canvas. Some pieces have already found their corners; others are yet to arrive, each carrying a story, a journey, a memory.
Step inside and discover the quiet rituals of a collector: morning coffee by the sunlit window, a careful inspection of a newly arrived sculpture, or the pause before placing a chair in its perfect spot. Every moment is a choice. Every object is alive.
Here, the ordinary meets the extraordinary: a lamp that traveled across Portugal, an armchair waiting to greet the afternoon sun, a cabinet that holds unseen craft. The home is unfinished, yes, but in that incompleteness lies its charm: the thrill of discovery, the possibility of transformation, the art of curating a life, one piece at a time.
Gatherings at The Collector’s Residence
Follow the journey, glimpse the collection, join us at the events, and experience a home curated one piece at a time.
25 September — Open House
From 6pm. The first unveiling. Step inside as the residence comes alive, an unfinished home in dialogue with its collection.
27 September — Morning Ritual
10am. Breathwork, light, and stillness. An intimate glimpse into the quiet rhythm of the collector’s day. A 30-minute seated breathwork session hosted by Emilina Lomas from The Contrast Club, followed by a matcha ritual with Slow Social Club.
28 September — Talk & Coffee
11am. Stories behind the pieces, memories behind the walls. A morning of conversation and reflection hosted by LUSO Collective, shared over coffee.
The Collector’s Residence is conceived as a living canvas: a space where the ordinary meets the extraordinary, where objects carry journeys, and where incompleteness becomes an art form. It is not only a house to live in, but an experience to unfold.
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