Open House Lisboa, now in its 14th edition, returns this year on the weekend of 10 and 11 May with the theme "The Invention of Lisbon". Organised by the Lisbon Architecture Triennale and curated by architects Daniela Sá and João Carmo Simões, the event features a list of 72 spaces, 23 of which are making their debuts on the festival's itinerary. The programme also includes four new Urban Tours, which will be presented and accompanied by experts; the Accessible Tours, which will include 21 spaces in 2025; Soundwalks; the Plus and Junior Programme, with various activities.
The young duo behind the architecture studio JCS Arch+ and publishing house Monade, Daniela Sá and João Carmo Simões, offer a fresh perspective on dozens of unique city spaces, spanning from the Romans to the 21st century, and stretching from downtown to highrises: "Cities were born for us to talk to each other. They are the invention of a place for us to be together. And this is complex and difficult, but it is also the greatest human invention that we have collectively built. The way we design a city has a decisive impact on the quality of life of those who live there, so our invitation is for everyone: open the doors, observe and think about what makes Lisbon, think about how we want to live together."
