Chemical "Chimico" Laboratory

Category: World Heritage

The original building, designed by Casa do Risco under the guidance of William Elsden, was intended for the teaching of chemistry at a time when laboratory work was fundamental to the training of doctors, pharmacists, and students at the then Faculty of Philosophy. The teaching and research of chemistry and chemical engineering remained in the building until 1998. In response to the need to refurbish the Laboratório Chimico building, the Science Museum was inaugurated in December 2006, an interactive space that brings science to all kinds of audiences. The refurbishment of the building followed the design of architects João Mendes Ribeiro, Carlos Antunes, and Desirée Pedro, who received the Diogo de Castilho Architecture Award in 2007.