Pavilhão Carlos Lopes – Lisbon
Pavilhão Carlos Lopes - Lisbon
The project known as Pavilhão das Indústrias was built in 1921 for the International Exhibition in Rio de Janeiro, organized in 1922, with architects Carlos Rebelo de Andrade (1887-1971) and Guilherme Rebelo de Andrade (1891-1969) leading the design. Between 1929 and 1931, it was rebuilt halfway up the slope of Parque Eduardo VII. In 1932, it was reopened for the Portuguese Industrial Exhibition held in Parque Eduardo VII, later adapted for sports facilities and activities, then named Pavilhão dos Desportos, also serving as the Municipal Palace for Festivals and Exhibitions. In 1947, the World Roller Hockey Championship took place at the venue. In 1984, it was renamed Pavilhão Carlos Lopes in honor of the athlete who, for the first time in Portuguese sports history, won a Gold Medal in the Olympic Games. With a quadrangular floor plan, it reflects an eclectic architecture, influenced by the revivalist taste inspired by the decorative art of the Joanine Baroque. The main façade is covered with blue and white tile panels produced by the Fábrica de Sacavém in 1922, depicting scenes from Portugal’s history, dedicated to Sagres, the Battle of Ourique, the Wing of Lovers in the Battle of Aljubarrota, and the Southern Cross. The sculptures called “Art” and “Science,” located at the front of the building, were created by sculptor Raul Xavier (1894-1964). Inside, the walls are adorned with high-quality tile panels by Jorge Colaço and Jorge Pinto. In 2001, the Lisbon City Council carried out a remodeling project, and two years later, the building was closed to the public. After an extensive refurbishment in 2016, the Pavilhão Carlos Lopes enjoys an exceptional location in the city center and stands as a unique venue in Lisbon, offering various rooms for all types of events: meetings, conferences, lunches and dinners, fairs and exhibitions, product presentations.