Diário de Notícias

The Diário de Notícias building, located on Avenida da Liberdade in Lisbon, has been carefully rehabilitated. The work restored its original image and prepared it for new residential and commercial functions. The project respected the historical value of the property. In addition, it introduced improvements in safety, comfort and efficiency through discreet solutions approved by the DGPC.

The building stands at Avenida da Liberdade 266 and Rua Rodrigues Sampaio 111. It underwent technical adjustments that did not alter its shape or façades. Thus, the heritage was preserved while adapting the systems to the existing structure. As a result, the identity of the building, which received the Valmor Prize in 1940, remained intact.

During the works, the structure was exposed. In this way, original elements were preserved and routes for technical systems were improved. The main solutions included moving the generator to the 6th floor, creating a bicycle park in the basement and reinforcing the acoustic protection near the transformer. In addition, shafts were reorganised, reducing pipe lengths and avoiding unnecessary demolition.

To comply with fire safety rules, discreet fire-resistant windows were installed in the stairwells. At the same time, a glass guard was added on the top floor, validated by the DGPC. This ensured the required height without changing the historic appearance. Finally, the roof skylight was repositioned. Thus, it no longer interferes with evacuation routes, continues to function as a smoke outlet and remains invisible from the street.

In summary, the Diário de Notícias regained its splendour and gained new functions. Today it is also known as “266 Liberdade” and remains a landmark of Lisbon architecture, where tradition and innovation coexist in balance.