The 2nd edition of
LISBON DESIGN WEEK takes place between May 22nd and 26th, 2024 and promises to present the best of design and contemporary craftsmanship from Portugal to the world. For 5 days,
80 locations spread across different neighborhoods in the capital of São Paulo open their doors for exhibitions,
talks , launches of new pieces and products, among other actions.
What is Lisbon Design Week?
An annual event in Lisbon (Portugal) focused on contemporary design and crafts and celebrating the talent of the local, national or foreign creative community. LISBON DESIGN WEEK presents an eclectic program that revolves around special events, from exclusive presentations, new collections, lectures,
masterclasses and
open studios , guided tours and exhibitions, at a crossroads between design and the arts.
Highlights of Lisbon Design Week
The program takes place in several neighborhoods in Lisbon, organized as follows:
Estrela, Lapa & Santos; Infante Santo & Alcântara; Campo de Ourique & Rato; Príncipe Real; Chiado & Bairro Alto; Alfama, Graça & Anjos; Saldanha & Arroios; Avenida da Liberdade; and Bethlehem. Participants will be part of a map that will be made available online and on paper, through 10,000 copies distributed at various points in the city (at LDW participants and in a selection of hotels and restaurants). Check out some highlights below.
Lisbon Design Week & Roca Exhibition This exhibition is the result of Open Call, an unprecedented initiative within LDW for young designers under 35, sponsored by
ROCA . The Open Call had 55 entries, analyzed by a jury who selected the pieces that will be part of the exhibition in the cultural space of
Roca Gallery Lisboa .
Bucólica, collection of Oficina Marques with Andringa Studio The creative duo
Gezo Marques and
José Aparício Gonçalves launch a new collection of decorative and utilitarian ceramic pieces for dining tables. The concept was born from a dialogue between
Oficina Marques and Andringa Studio , by interior designer
Rita Andringa . The gallery will be transformed into a sensorial experience that highlights the intersection between product design and environmental design, providing visitors with a unique immersion. The collection explores the idea of bucolic beauty in the realm of nature and in all its essence, as in the play A Midsummer Night's Dream, by William Shakespeare.
De La Espada Exhibition at OJO Gallery Portuguese furniture brand
De La Espada will exhibit at
OJO Gallery , an art gallery dedicated to contemporary art made using ancient techniques. A new cabinet system by Atelier De La Espada, which fuses the skills of artists and artisans from various disciplines, will be presented in dialogue with a selection of artworks in different media, specially created for the exhibition by
Victor Marqué , a French artist based in Porto, curated by
Marie de Carvalho , owner of the gallery.
Installation by Wesley Sacardi at Novobanco Gallery Exhibition at Ando Living Clubhouse Where Passa Ao Futuro will present
Campo , the first plant-based collection of the Design Residency, designed by
Sam Baron and handmade by
Toino Abel , and which is part of the
Made in Platform for Contemporary Crafts & Design project. In the same space,
Vasco Águas presents
Território de Infância , a tribute to the influence of memories and places that shape us.
Our Earth Exhibition (Sanda Vuckovic/Maria Terracota/CASACOR)
Curated by
Sam Baron – a French designer based in Portugal since 2001 – and created especially for LDW, the exhibition will occupy the
Manuel Aires Mateus Archive . On a single table, 14 m long, a selection of terracotta pieces will be displayed, one of the most relevant materials today, as, being of local origin, it requires little energy to burn, in addition to reflecting habits and style life of the past and future, with regard to the regions from which it comes.
Where to stay during LDW
The One Palácio da Anunciada For a unique stay in Lisbon, The
One Palácio da Anunciada , Preferred Hotels & Resorts is a good option: housed in a 16th century palace, the hotel combines exquisite original architecture with modern amenities and facilities. Cozy and bright, the rooms feature a sophisticated contemporary design, dominated by neutral colors, noble materials and top quality textures.
Paying homage to Portuguese tradition, each room includes original ceramic pieces, hand-painted and created exclusively for the hotel. Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Steeped in history,
Tivoli Avenida Liberdade is located just a few steps from the best restaurants and boutiques in Lisbon's Luxury District and has a total of 285 luxury suites and rooms. A highlight of the hotel is the SEEN Lisboa restaurant, which features art deco-inspired decor.
The hotel has just opened the new large-scale exhibition 'The forest does not ask for passage', a solo show by Japanese-Brazilian artist Nathan Kunigami from Kokuga Estúdio de Flores . Using the concepts of Ikebana, the ancient Japanese art of floral arrangements, the
site-specific installation is an ode to the strength and resilience of nature, despite its constant erasure by man over the centuries.
AlmaLusa Alfama Nestled in the heart of Alfama's picturesque old quarter,
AlmaLusa Alfama is a tribute to Lisbon's rich history and vibrant culture. With the backdrop of Campo das Cebolas, just a few steps from the emblematic Praça do Comércio and the magnificent Lisbon Cathedral,
the hotel is located within a meticulously restored 12th century building , which effortlessly merges the old and the new, creating an atmosphere of serenity and Mediterranean charm. [april-see-also]W3siaWQiOjE0NjY3NSwidGl0bGUiOiJIb3RlbCBlbSBQb3J0dWdhbCBnYW5oYSBkJiN4RTk7Y29yIG5hdnkgY29tIGVsZW1lbnRvcyBjbCYjeEUxO3NzaWNvcyJ9LHsiaWQiOjYy ODkw LCJ0aXRsZSI6IkhvdGVsIG5vIEFsZW50ZWpvLCBlbSBQb3J0dWdhbCwgJiN4RTk7IHByZ W1pYWRvIG5hIEJpZW5hbCBkZSBWZW5lemEgMjAxOCJ9LHsiaWQiOjE0NDMwMywidGl0bGUiOi JFbGVuY2 8gQ0FTQUNPUiBkZXN0YWNhIGFzIHByaW5jaXBhaXMgdGVuZCYjeEVBO25jaWFzIGRhIE1pbGFuIERlc2lnbiBXZWVrIn1d[/abril-see-also]
