Reg.Nr. HA-2013/PT/05

Lyceum Passos Manuel, Lisbon

Lyceum Passos Manuel is the first secondary school building built in Portugal. It is part of a reduce number of school buildings built between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. Its cultural and historical significance can be perceived through its ...
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Project details

Title:Lyceum Passos Manuel, Lisbon
Entr. year: 2013
Result:Award
Country: Portugal
Town: Lisbon
Category type: building conservation
Notes:First secondary school building built in Portugal
Building type/ Project type: education/research building
Former use:Secondary school
Actual use:Secondary school
Built: 1882 - 1907
Architect / Proj.leader: Victor Mestre | Sofia Aleixo, Architects
The Jury's citation: “The Jury’s comment on this project was that rebuilding would have been too easy! The social and cultural development of future citizens can be enhanced by learning in a historic environment. The work done in this school proves that the introduction of present-day infrastructure and the necessary facilities to implement contemporary learning can be perfectly compatible with historic fabric. It was noted that not only have the historic elements been beautifully refurbished and reused, but also that original furniture was retained, thus adding positively to the creative adaptation of the older school buildings to future needs.”
GPS:38°42'41,8" N; 9°8'59,6" W
Web, Links:

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Description:
Lyceum Passos Manuel is the first secondary school building built in Portugal. It is part of a reduce number of school buildings built between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. Its cultural and historical significance can be perceived through its urban character, architectural and aesthetic value as well as its educational role with significant emotional value for many generations of students, teachers and staff. Initially designed in 1882, with a final scheme in 1907, it opened in 1911 and reached 2007 in need of rehabilitation due to its obsolete and physically degraded condition. The intervention was carried out between 2008 and 2010, as part of a wider national modernization programme aiming at providing 21st century learning environments. The actions of restore, conservation and extension kept its cultural significance with the minimum intervention possible and updated the building conditions to current educational needs.