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Albuquerque Foundation
Albuquerque Foundation
Sintra, Lisbon, Portugal
Special Mention, 2026 A+Awards, Cultural - Museum
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Albuquerque Foundation
Sintra, Lisbon, Portugal
Special Mention, 2026 A+Awards, Cultural - Museum
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2025
SIZE
25,000 sqft - 100,000 sqft
The integration between architecture, museology, and landscape was at the heart of the project’s design. Located on the former Quinta de São João do Linhó, a late 18th-century property set in the cultural landscape of Sintra and characterized by its extensive gardens, the project was based on the premise of preserving the site’s prominence. Acting as a seam between the diverse levels of the terrain, the intervention enhances the vegetation and topography, with gentle and accessible paths that respect the contemplative character of the gardens. The result is an immersive and welcoming journey that takes visitors through the history and relevance of one of the most important private collections of Chinese export porcelain in the world.
The intervention combines delicacy and boldness through a 43-meter sloping roof that follows the site’s topography, marking the entrance, while most of the program is placed semi-underground, allowing the ground level to remain open, green, and publicly accessible. The galleries were designed with high-performance, modular display systems that offer flexibility and adaptability for exhibitions, educational programs, and workshops.
The original house, dating from the late 18th century, was carefully restored and adapted to accommodate support functions such as a restaurant, library, shop, and accommodation for artists and researchers in residence. The dialogue between old and new is articulated through a sober architectural language that respects the existing structure while clearly highlighting the contemporary additions.
The contemporary pavilion that completes the route houses temporary exhibitions, an auditorium, and event support spaces. The space was designed with flexibility in mind, allowing it to accommodate multiple activity formats and different types of audiences.
More than a museum, the Albuquerque Foundation offers a sensitive journey through time and culture — connecting Qing & Ming dynasties Chinese porcelain with an 18th-century Portuguese estate, reimagined through contemporary architecture.
The intervention combines delicacy and boldness through a 43-meter sloping roof that follows the site’s topography, marking the entrance, while most of the program is placed semi-underground, allowing the ground level to remain open, green, and publicly accessible. The galleries were designed with high-performance, modular display systems that offer flexibility and adaptability for exhibitions, educational programs, and workshops.
The original house, dating from the late 18th century, was carefully restored and adapted to accommodate support functions such as a restaurant, library, shop, and accommodation for artists and researchers in residence. The dialogue between old and new is articulated through a sober architectural language that respects the existing structure while clearly highlighting the contemporary additions.
The contemporary pavilion that completes the route houses temporary exhibitions, an auditorium, and event support spaces. The space was designed with flexibility in mind, allowing it to accommodate multiple activity formats and different types of audiences.
More than a museum, the Albuquerque Foundation offers a sensitive journey through time and culture — connecting Qing & Ming dynasties Chinese porcelain with an 18th-century Portuguese estate, reimagined through contemporary architecture.
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