Casino Estoril

In 1998, a major work began for extending and remodelling the casino over an area of approximately 5,000m2 in order to increase its capacity and modernise its spaces. 

The project had the most significant impact on the following areas: 

- Façade and exterior arrangements 

- Sub-basement 

• - Storeroom, Central Kitchen, Canteen and Staff Kitchen; 

• - Technical services for vending machines. 

- Basement 

• - Black and Silver Room. 

- 2nd Floor 

• - Traditional Games Room; 

• - Administrative Services. 

Several specialities were included in this project: civil construction, water and sewage networks, electrical installations, heating, ventilation and air conditioning installations, including the supply and installation of equipment, supply and installation of fire and intrusion detection and extinguishing equipment. 

Several specific works also stand out: 

- Metal structures: 

• - New roof for the Black and Silver Room; 

• - New grandstand structure for the Black and Silver Room; 

• - New stage for the Black and Silver Room; 

• - Metal structure to support the façade panels; 

• - Metal structure of the new Administrative Block; 

• - Metal structure of the new entrance canopies. 

Prefabricated façade panels: 

- 2000 m2 of concrete panels imitating fine-peened bush hammered limestone; 

- 800 m2 of GRC panels (imitating the same finishing). 

In terms of finishing, it is important to emphasise the importance of the work carried out in the Concert Hall and the Traditional Games Hall, with a focus on the coverings: 

- Acoustic coatings 2,000 m2; 

- Granite, Alicante limestone 2,500 m2; 

- Stainless steel, brass 20 tonne; 

- Acoustic false ceilings 1,100 m2; 

- Mirrors 1,500 m2; 

- Fabrics 3,000 m2. 

The special installations for this project were as follows: 

- Decorative lighting; 

- Stage lighting; 

- Lighting; 

- HVAC; 

- Water and sewage networks; 

- Sanitary ware; 

- Fire doors; 

- Fire detection.