Back in 2016, The Guardian included Lisbon to their “10 of the best European cities for Art Deco design” list. Indeed, Lisbon has a lot of Art Deco and Streamline Moderne buildings, as well as a lot of mid-century furniture stores. When one is strolling around the center of Lisbon, one feels like he has jumped into a vintage postcard and seen the scenes coming alive.
This is an ongoing series to document some of the Art Deco architecture in Lisbon. The first set of colour photos in this blog!
Teatro Eden This is perhaps one of the most important Art Deco landmark in the city. Design by architects Cassiano Branco & Carlo Florencio Dias, it was opened in 1931 and ceased operation in the late 20th century. It was then converted into a hotel in 2001.
Condes Cinema Right opposite to the Teatro Eden stands the Condes Cinema, built in 1951 by Raul Tojal. Like its counterpart across the avenue, it ceased operation and was converted into the HARD ROCK cafe in 2003. Much of the original interiors were demolished.
Teatro Cinearte Designed by Raul Rodrigues Lima in 1938 and ceased operation in 1981.
Teatro Capitólio Part of the Parque Mayer complex acquired by a journalist/playwright Luis Gallardo in 1922. The complex includes other structures and Teatro Capitólio was built in 1931.
Teatro Variedades Part of the Parque Mayer complex acquired by a journalist/playwright Luis Gallardo in 1922. The complex includes other structures and Teatro Variedades was built in 1926.
Babie Rindo 