Tucked in the semi-basement of a 19th-20th century “gaioleiro” building—Lisbon’s iconic old housing typology—the 64 m² Barão Sabrosa Apartment turns a once-limited space into a bright haven. The sharp level difference between the street and the rear courtyard is no longer a constraint; instead, it becomes a natural light channel, letting sunlight pour in from above, gilding the corners and softening the “underground” chill, as if weaving a warm veil over the historic structure.

巴罗・萨布罗萨公寓面积 64 平方米，藏身于里斯本一座 19 至 20 世纪典型的 “gaioleiro” 风格建筑半地下室中 —— 这种住宅类型是里斯本的经典老建筑符号。它将原本受限的空间，改造成了明亮的休憩之所。街道与后院的显著高差不再是束缚，反而化作天然的光通道，让阳光从上方倾泻而入，为角落镀上金边，柔化了 “地下” 的阴冷感，仿佛为这座历史建筑织就了一层温暖的纱幔。

AURORA arquitectos’ design starts with “respect for the old”—they refused to break the building’s original arches, instead using “light elements” to converse with them. These elements, with simple shapes and light materials, split the open space into functional zones: a living area by the light, a dining nook in the shade, and a sleeping corner hidden gently. When light passes through the elements, it casts soft shadows on the arches, making the old structure seem to “breathe” with the new design.

AURORA arquitectos 的设计始于 “对旧物的尊重”—— 他们没有打破建筑原有的拱门结构，而是用 “轻盈元素” 与之对话。这些元素造型简约、材质轻薄，将开放式空间划分出功能分区：光线旁的起居区、阴影里的用餐角、被温柔遮挡的睡眠区。当光线穿过这些元素，在拱门上投下柔和的影子，老建筑仿佛便与新设计一同 “呼吸” 起来。

For the residents, this apartment is more than a place to live—it’s a “tiny world” that connects history and daily life. In the morning, sunlight filters in to wake up the room, and the warmth of the light on the skin chases away the sleepiness. At dusk, the arches and light elements together create a soft glow, making the 64 m² space feel cozy rather than cramped. Every time they brush past the arches, they touch the city’s memory; every time they sit in the light, they enjoy the comfort of the present.

对居住者而言，这间公寓不只是栖身之所，更是连接历史与日常的 “小世界”。清晨，阳光滤入唤醒房间，皮肤触到的光线暖意驱散困倦；黄昏，拱门与轻盈元素共同营造出柔和的光晕，让 64 平方米的空间不显局促，反而满是温馨。每一次擦肩而过拱门，都是与城市记忆的触碰；每一次静坐于光影中，都是对当下舒适的享受。

The 80 m² building area hides a careful balance between function and emotion. The light elements don’t block the view, keeping the space open; the preserved arches don’t feel outdated, blending into the modern life. When night falls and the indoor lights are turned on, the apartment becomes a bright spot in the old “gaioleiro” building—proof that even semi-basement spaces can bloom with poetic charm under thoughtful design.

80 平方米的建筑占地里，藏着功能与情感的精妙平衡。轻盈元素不遮挡视线，让空间始终保持通透；保留的拱门不显陈旧，与现代生活自然融合。当夜晚降临，室内灯光亮起，公寓便成了老 “gaioleiro” 建筑里的一抹亮色 —— 它证明，即便半地下空间，在用心设计下，也能绽放出诗意的魅力。