Thomas & Piron is developing Clarissas, a major urban regeneration project in Sacavém, in the municipality of Loures, just a few minutes from Lisbon.
Representing a total investment of over €300 million, Clarissas will transform a historic site of approximately 10 hectares into a new residential neighbourhood combining housing, retail and services, green areas, leisure facilities and new public infrastructure.
The project comprises 10 plots and 37 buildings, with approximately 700+ apartments, ranging from one to four-bedroom units, including penthouses and duplexes, representing around 83,400 m² of residential space.
All apartments have been designed to offer generous outdoor areas, including large balconies or terraces, as well as private parking. Some buildings will also feature exclusive amenities such as swimming pools and private gardens.
In addition to the residential component, Clarissas will provide approximately 9,000 m² of retail and service areas, together with social and leisure facilities designed to create a vibrant and inclusive neighbourhood for all generations.
A key feature of the project is its strong commitment to urban regeneration and sustainability. Clarissas will create more than 40,000 m² of green spaces and 13,922 m² of pedestrian paths, contributing to an extensive network of landscaped and pedestrian-friendly areas throughout the development.
The project will also include significant investment in public infrastructure, new pedestrian and road connections and the rehabilitation of Praça da República, in the historic centre of Sacavém.
The development will provide approximately 2,500 parking spaces, including 1,800 private and 700 public spaces, helping to respond both to the needs of future residents and to those of the surrounding urban area. The project also includes an underground public car park with capacity for approximately 180 vehicles.
Designed by Saraiva + Associados, led by Miguel Saraiva, Clarissas has been conceived around environmentally responsible and energy-efficient principles. The project incorporates strategies aimed at improving energy efficiency, managing water resources and promoting the use of renewable energy, while creating a greener and more sustainable urban environment.
Located on a historic site formerly occupied by the Sacavém Military Quarters, Clarissas combines the regeneration of an important part of the city with the creation of a new residential destination.
Its strategic location, close to Lisbon and the Tagus riverfront, provides excellent connections to the surrounding road and public transport network, as well as convenient access to Lisbon Airport. The project also benefits from its proximity to Parque Tejo and the pedestrian and cycling connection between Lisbon and Loures.
According to Francois Piron, Chief Executive of the Thomas & Piron Group:
“Clarissas is much more than a residential development. It is a major urban regeneration project that aims to create a new, sustainable and attractive neighbourhood at the gateway to Lisbon.
Together with the Municipality of Loures, we are investing not only in housing but also in public infrastructure, green spaces, pedestrian connections, commerce, services and leisure areas.
With more than 40,000 m² of green spaces and a strong focus on sustainability, mobility and quality of life, Clarissas has the ambition to contribute positively to the transformation of Sacavém and its connection with Lisbon.”
