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OPTICAL STORE IN GRAÇA II

Lisboa . 2017 oculista central da graça

Location
Graça, Lisboa, Portugal
Team
Jorge Sousa Santos

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About the project

Located in the historic neighbourhood of Graça, the project redefines the interior of a traditional optical store through a restrained and tactile architectural language.

The intervention departs from the conventional clinical character often associated with healthcare environments, proposing instead a space structured by material continuity and calibrated light. Natural timber defines the shelving and custom furniture, introducing warmth and texture while organising the display system along the perimeter.

Intermediate display zones incorporate preserved moss panels, forming a continuous green band that softens the transition between planes and reinforces the material coherence of the interior.

Translucent curtains in ochre tones operate as subtle spatial filters, introducing depth and a controlled sense of movement without fragmenting the layout. A deep blue ceiling and upper covings add spatial contrast and conceal technical infrastructure, allowing focused lighting to enhance the product display.

The façade respects the existing architectural character of the building while introducing a discreet contemporary presence, integrating the store into the urban fabric of Graça.