Commissioned by banker
Cândido Sotto Mayor, to serve as his residence in the Avenidas Novas, in
Lisbon, the Sottomayor Palace was built between 1902 and 1906, and was placed within
a sinuous garden featuring some annexes. It underwent a renovation project at
the end of the 20th century, start of the 21st century, which
was the responsibility of architect Gastão da Cunha Ferreira, who retained the
fundamental characteristics of the building, even though the project included
several aspects - restoration of the palace, a shopping centre, offices, a
hotel and parking - concentrated into a single block, right in the centre of
the capital.
The striking work achieved in terms of interior design was undertaken by Nini Andrade e Silva, who has created environments with their own identity and contemporary flair.
Having been left abandoned for many years, the Sottomayor Palace has been reborn and is now the Portuguese headquarters of PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers), one of the world’s largest providers of auditing and consultancy services. The striking work achieved in terms of interior design was undertaken by Nini Andrade e Silva, one of the most prestigious interior designers in the world, who has created environments with their own identity, attitude, dynamism and contemporary flair, blended with the history of a building with unique characteristics. In a perfect interplay between structure and design, major importance has been given to the colours, symbols, and shapes that represent the corporate identity of PwC. Built in a «composite style» and with French inspired architecture, the palace has, however, benefited from contemporary style interior design. Special highlights include some exclusive design elements, such as the large lamp in the reception and the main Meeting Room and the large red-coloured Sofa (one of the colours of the PwC brand image) in the large central hall, lit up by a skylight. This piece is the Sofá Dune from the Garota do Calhau collection, exclusively designed by Nini Andrade e Silva.
The striking work achieved in terms of interior design was undertaken by Nini Andrade e Silva, who has created environments with their own identity and contemporary flair.
Having been left abandoned for many years, the Sottomayor Palace has been reborn and is now the Portuguese headquarters of PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers), one of the world’s largest providers of auditing and consultancy services. The striking work achieved in terms of interior design was undertaken by Nini Andrade e Silva, one of the most prestigious interior designers in the world, who has created environments with their own identity, attitude, dynamism and contemporary flair, blended with the history of a building with unique characteristics. In a perfect interplay between structure and design, major importance has been given to the colours, symbols, and shapes that represent the corporate identity of PwC. Built in a «composite style» and with French inspired architecture, the palace has, however, benefited from contemporary style interior design. Special highlights include some exclusive design elements, such as the large lamp in the reception and the main Meeting Room and the large red-coloured Sofa (one of the colours of the PwC brand image) in the large central hall, lit up by a skylight. This piece is the Sofá Dune from the Garota do Calhau collection, exclusively designed by Nini Andrade e Silva.
