Set within the historic core of Setúbal, this apartment renovation balances preservation and contemporary living. At the heart of the project are the original ceramic tiles—carefully dismantled, restored, and thoughtfully repositioned. These elements guided the entire design approach, shaping the material palette, spatial rhythm, and emotional tone of the interior.

The intervention is delicate and respectful, rooted in a deep appreciation for the building’s past. Yet it is equally attuned to present-day needs, introducing modern infrastructure and layout refinements that support comfortable, everyday life. The result is a space where history is not only preserved but reactivated—offering a quiet dialogue between memory and modernity.