People, Places
and passions
Local stories and
the ideas that shape us
Our journal tells the tales that make our community unique. Read about the latest architecture and design trends, discover local artisans and independent businesses, and get inspired by the narratives in your neighbourhood and beyond.
Violaine d’Harcourt: the language of light
A conversation with lighting designer Violaine d’Harcourt, whose sculptural approach to light explores atmosphere, materiality and emotion through her studio practice.
Architecture of calm: inside Daria Daguzan’s Lisbon apartment
Explore how Daria Daguzan transformed a top-floor apartment in Lisbon into a home that balances intimacy with architecture.
Maison & Objet: design shaped by memory
From collectible design to quietly radical installations, this edition reaffirmed the value of intention in contemporary spaces.
The Spaceless Gallery: art without borders
In a world increasingly defined by movement and exchange, The Spaceless Gallery has built a model that thrives on fluidity.
Six designer lamps where light becomes material
Six lamps that blur the line between object and atmosphere. Sculptural forms, tactile materials, and a quiet mastery of light as design.
A duplex reimagined in Avenidas Novas
A three-bedroom duplex reimagined by architect Bruno Gonçalves Pereira. Sun-filled interiors, sculptural details, and a seamless dialogue between heritage and contemporary design.
Chairs that blur the line between art and design
Six chairs that blur art and utility. Radical in form and fabrication, they transform sitting into a study of material, movement, and meaning.
An architectural masterpiece in the heart of Lisbon
Step inside this 19th-century palacete, transformed by global design visionaries. Serene interiors, considered materials, and spaces where art, craft, and light converge.
Objects that spark calm: a study in material harmony
Objects that invite stillness. Through balance, texture, and light, these four designs transform material harmony into a quiet form of calm.
meet the makers
From visionary architects to cosy cafés and one-of-a-kind homeware, our curated directory celebrates the local businesses shaping your everyday. Explore the creativity, craft, and care that define our community — all in one place.