Harmony between sustainability and well-being


Alma Gardens

Alma Gardens is a new urban centre, developed as part of the Almarjão Sul Detailed Plan, and it is located close to Miraflores Business Park. Geared to the middle class, the project was predominantly residential, with 23,000 m2 of above-ground construction area – 15,000 m2 of which were used for housing, commerce and services.

The project follows the principles of Biophilic Architecture, with the constant presence of green spaces, particularly on the balconies and terraces with flower beds. In the sustainability area, the project was also designed to be carbon neutral and cost-controlled, making use of lighting, natural ventilation and the reuse of rainwater.

The buildings were also equipped with passive solar systems and use natural materials, contributing to improved comfort and intelligent resource consumption.

Key numbers

Location

Lisbon

Year

2020

Status

Ongoing

Client

Criterion Capital

Services

Architecture
 Engineering

Gross area

37 000m2

Apartments

240

Impact

Quadrante was involved in the project’s Architecture and Engineering dimensions, namely: Architecture, Foundations and Structures, Electricity Supply and Distribution, Cold and Hot Water Supply and Fire Network, Domestic and Rainwater Drainage, Air Conditioning and Ventilation (HVAC), Security, Thermal and Acoustic Behaviour. All the projects were developed using BIM 360.

  • "Quadrante is Criterion Portugal’s design partner for our 5 projects comprising 1,300+ apartments Our learnings together have resulted in innovative developments at Alma Gardens, Alma Hills, ParQ Paço De Arcos, Benfica and Belas. "

    Asif Aziz

    Founder & CEO - Criterion Capital