The report “Marvila, Industrial Memory: The Factory as a Collective and Cultural Equipment” delves into the historical and cultural significance of factories in shaping urban landscapes, with a specific focus on the Marvila neighborhood in Lisbon. It aims to showcase how the rehabilitation of old industrial buildings like the National Society of Matches and Luso-Belgian Rubber Factory can contribute to urban revitalisation.
By preserving the collective memory associated with these structures and emphasising the unique character of the place, the project seeks to guide interventions in industrial areas towards creating new communal spaces that can positively impact social, economic, and cultural dynamics.
The report is structured into three distinct phases of work. The first phase involves a theoretical component that justifies the relevance of the work theme and contextualises factories and industrial cycles within the historical and cultural development of Lisbon. Two case studies, the Arts School in the Leões factory in Évora and the Madrid Municipal Archive, are presented to understand the processes involved in designing on pre-existing industrial buildings.
The second phase focuses on the development of the architectural project itself, presenting strategies and methodologies adopted with a critical overview of architecture and urbanism. The final phase concludes the work, summarizing the key findings and considerations of the project, emphasising the importance of preserving industrial heritage and leveraging it for urban revitalisation.
