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Tejo Power Station
Central Tejo (conjunto arquitetónico)
architectural structure
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Te-zho Power Station, a monumental piece of industrial heritage located in the Be-lem district of Lisbon. As we stand before this imposing brick structure, we are looking at the 'converted power plant factory…
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We begin our interior tour in the boiler room, perhaps the most visceral part of the station. Here, you are surrounded by massive structures where 'chemically clean pure water' moved through inner tubes. …
Listen in the app3The Turbine Hall: Converting Motion into Power
From the heat of the boilers, we move to the precision of the turbine hall. This is where the 'thermal power' of the steam was converted into mechanical energy and finally into electrical power. …
Listen in the app4Industrial Architecture: Brick, Iron, and Light
The Te-zho Power Station is not just a housing for machinery; it is an architectural landmark in its own right. The exterior is characterized by its high-quality brickwork, a hallmark of industrial buildings from the late…
Listen in the app5The MAAT Connection: Architecture and Technology
The Te-zho Power Station is now inextricably linked to the 'futuristic style' of the new MAAT building designed by Amanda Levete. This newer structure, with its 'smooth gliding edges' and tiled facade that reflects the sunlight…
Listen in the app6The Waterfront Context: Explorers and Electricity
The location of the power station in Be-lem is highly significant. This district is 'steeped in history' as the place from which the 'Portuguese explorers departed' on their famous journeys of discovery. …
Listen in the app7The Evolution of Energy: From Coal to Renewables
As we conclude our exploration of the station's functional areas, let's reflect on the narrative of the 'evolution of electricity' that the museum tells. The exhibits take us from the early 20th-century reliance on coal to the…
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Our journey through the Te-zho Power Station and the MAAT complex comes to an end. We have seen how this 'converted power plant' has transitioned from a site of intense industrial labor to a 'cathedral of power' and a hub of…
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What is Tejo Power Station?
Tejo Power Station is a place with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 38.6956, -9.1948 |
| Last updated |
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