Architecture & Design

Selected Works

Porto-based architect designing spaces that balance function, beauty, and sustainability. Every project begins with listening.

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01Residential · 2025

Casa Branca

A minimalist white villa overlooking the Douro Valley. Clean lines, natural light, and seamless indoor-outdoor living.

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02Commercial · 2024

Mercado Central

Renovation of a 19th-century market hall into a mixed-use food and cultural space in downtown Porto.

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03Cultural · 2024

Pavilhão Norte

A temporary exhibition pavilion built from reclaimed timber. Designed for disassembly and zero waste.

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04Office · 2023

Edifício Sol

A biophilic office tower with vertical gardens, natural ventilation, and net-zero energy consumption.

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05Hospitality · 2023

Hotel Atlântico

Coastal boutique hotel inspired by traditional Portuguese fishing villages. 28 rooms, rooftop pool, ocean views.

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06Public · 2022

Biblioteca Viva

A community library designed as a living room for the city. Flexible spaces, maker labs, and a rooftop garden.

Awards & Recognition

Pritzker Emerging Architect Nominee, 2025
Portuguese Architecture Prize, Casa Branca, 2025
European Green Building Award, Edifício Sol, 2024
ArchDaily Building of the Year Shortlist, 2023
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About

Born in Porto, 1992. Graduated from FAUP (Faculty of Architecture, University of Porto) in 2016. Worked at Souto de Moura Architects before founding my own practice in 2020.

My work focuses on the relationship between buildings and their natural environment. I believe architecture should be invisible — it should feel inevitable, as if the building was always meant to be there.

Get in Touch

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