The seven-storey building, with around 6,000 square metres, underwent a deep rehabilitation.
Cais 5, a new office building in Lisbon’s riverside area, is already almost fully occupied. With approximately 6,000 square metres (sqm) spread over seven floors, the building underwent a renovation by the Contacto Atlântico studio, in a project that was completed in the first quarter of this year.
This property, located on Rua Dom Luís I, stands out for its clean, straight and contemporary lines, as well as for its terraces with panoramic views over the Tagus River and Lisbon’s cityscape, featuring spaces designed for rest and contemplation. Each floor can be used as an autonomous unit, either by several companies or by a single occupier, states Contacto Atlântico in a press release.
On the terraces of floors two, six and seven, landscape arrangements were designed through the integration of planters clad with different species of perennial herbaceous plants, such as subshrubs, climbers and groundcover species. On the second floor, the articulated shape of the terrace creates dynamism and areas for staying, with landscaped planters. In total, the outdoor areas of Cais 5 reach 1,100 sqm.
In addition to the exterior spaces, Contacto Atlântico also focused on the recovery of the building’s glazed façade, giving it a contemporary character. Sustainability was not overlooked in this rehabilitation project, with the selection of ecological materials, including the installation of photovoltaic panels.
The three lower floors of Cais 5 are dedicated to private parking, the note further states.
Quoted in the document, André Caiado, founder of the Contacto Atlântico studio, highlights the “vital importance” of this type of project. “These are rehabilitation works that allow new life to be given to buildings that are part of the urban fabric; it is about returning them to the city of Lisbon. Cais 5 is a clear example of this, a space designed to host different offices and whose occupancy we know is now almost complete. There are increasing demands on workspaces, and we believe we have met all the requirements,” he concludes.