Architecture in portugal
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about architecture in portugal
Project • By CFDS Architects, Lda • Apartments
Sameiro
The Sameiro project stems from the search for contemporary architecture capable of establishing a balanced relationship between the building, the landscape, and the lifestyle of its occupants. The design prioritizes a functional layout of spaces, where natural light, fluid circulation, and a connection to the outdoors contribute to a comfortable and timeless living experience. The understated volumetry and careful selection of materials give the complex its identity, highlighting an architectural style characterized by precision, simplicity, and attention to detail. Each space was designed to meet the needs of daily life, creating bright, welcoming environments that can adapt to different family lifestyles.
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Project • By MENDONÇA CARRÃO - ATELIER • Offices
Sumol Compal Headquarters
The historic headquarters of Sumol Compal in Lisbon—Portugal’s leading non-alcoholic beverage corporation and official regional producer for global brands like Pepsi, Lipton, 7UP, Guaraná Antarctica, and Gatorade—underwent a deep modernization and corporate retrofit designed by MC-A.
André Castro Leitão
André Castro Leitão
André Castro Leitão
André Castro Leitão
André Castro Leitão
With industrial origins dating back to 1971, when it operated as a bottling plant, the project transformed its 3,100 m² space into a smart, dynamic work ecosystem centered on human well-being.
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Project • By WORS architects • Museums
Shelter on the ruins
‘Shelter on the ruins’ by ‘WORS architects’ is a conceptual project of museum the ‘Nossa-Senhora-da-Luz’ Fortress. It is located in Peniche, Portugal among powerful natural landscapes. Built in the XVII century, the fortress was an important strategic point along the coastal defense system of the peninsula. The ruins of the fortress, destroyed by the wind and the ocean, emerge from the landscape with steep cliffs that break into the ocean.
The architectural invention urges to emphasize and celebrate this remarkable site, it provides a unique and memorable experience for each visitor.
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The borderline location of the ruins of the fortress at the junction of the rich natural landscape,... More
Project • By Galeria Gabinete • Cultural Centres
Ponto C - Cultura e Criatividade
The Ponto C - Cultura e Criatividade project is more than just a new space in the city of Penafiel. It contributes to a transformation in the city’s urban fabric. A new entrance and a new connection with the southern area allow for structured expansion, putting aside the phrase that echoed for years as “the city split down the middle.” A renewed proximity with the historic center: what was once “the back” is now a carefully designed front, facing Praça de S. Martinho.
Ivo Tavares Studio
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Anticipating a large volumetric presence and considering the difference in topography, the building hides itself among planted greenery and magnolias. The presence of the old structure remains, giving w... More
Project • By SUMMARY Architecture • Private Houses
G – 5 houses
The project is based on total prefabrication in reinforced concrete. Modular panels make up all the building elements: façades, roofs and interior partitions. The typification of elements made it possible to speed up and simplify the construction, while emphasising the building's image.
Photos by Alexander Bogorodskiy - Architectural Photography
Photos by Alexander Bogorodskiy - Architectural Photography
Photos by Alexander Bogorodskiy - Architectural Photography
In overall terms, the project houses five dwellings - three with two floors, two with a single floor. On the ground floor, the dwellings have a rectangular and regular plan, each with two free fronts. On the upper floor there are three separate parallelepiped... More
Project • By Vector Mais • Offices
Períptero
Períptero is a real estate development company known for its iconic projects in Lisbon, including the Pier III building in Santos, which also serves as its headquarters. The office boasts interior architecture, construction, and furniture supply by Vector Mais, creating a serene and timeless aesthetic that highlights the high ceilings and exposed concrete walls.
Vector Mais
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Materiality is an essential aspect of the design, highlighted through the use of wood, metal, and felt. One of the most striking spaces in the project is the cafeteria and kitchen area, which showcases Períptero’s construction expertise. Iron pr... More
Project • By Cateto Cateto • Restaurants
EL MAR
On the top floor of El Corte Inglés in Lisbon is El Mar, the new restaurant by chef Kiko Martins. A space where the interior design becomes a story, inviting us to navigate between the Portuguese coast and the shores of Rio de Janeiro, in a visual and emotional tribute to the chef's roots, a mixture of Portugal and Brazil.
Ricardo Oliveira Alves
Ricardo Oliveira Alves
Ricardo Oliveira Alves
The project, signed by Alejandro Cateto and his studio Cateto Cateto, builds a sensitive and enveloping scenography. From the patterns of the cushions, which evoke the curves of the Carioca beaches, to the tiles - with their characteristic range of whites and blues - that anchor the Portuguese memory, each element articulates a flu... More
Project • By Humberto Conde Arquitetos • Apartments
Condominium Estoril 348
The Estoril 348 Condominium aims to establish itself as a local landmark due to its organic volume and intrinsic vegetation, which surrounds the entire building and is also present on the roof. The plasticity of its shape and the materials used, namely ceramic, give it the intrinsic brilliance of this location.
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Located in Estoril, a destination for summer vacationers of the court, which later followed Fausto Figueiredo's strategy and which during World War II was a refuge for spies and the exile of many European royal families,this place has always been grand and has captured the attention of the whole world. Characterized by large villas and palaces, lush vegetation, wide streets, grand hotels, and t... More
Project • By Humberto Conde Arquitetos • Private Houses
Single-family house in Almada
Based on the premise of a single-family home in Almada, the project for Lot 48 seeks to establish a simple image that easily relates to the location. As such, a contemporary design was created that respects the constraints already defined and provides comfort that meets current daily requirements.
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The concept was based on the volumetric distinction between private and social spaces. On the ground floor (social area), a direct relationship with the outside is sought, interconnecting experiences; in contrast, on the first floor (private area), the volume is characterized by its visual depth, which directs us towards the landscape. Thus, there are two volumes, misaligned and materialized in different way... More
Project • By Humberto Conde Arquitetos • Private Houses
Single-family house in Cascais
The house is developed perpendicular to Rua Professor Agostinho da Silva and occupies the central area of the plot. This proposal aims to construct a single-family home that will fit into the lot, oriented along an East-West axis.
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From Rua Professor Agostinho da Silva, the only pedestrian access to the house is at elevation 100.35m. Once inside the lot, a regulation-compliant ramp begins, leading to elevation 100.48m. These values were determined to align the ground floor as closely as possible with the natural terrain profile and significantly reduce the elevation difference between the East and West boundaries.
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Project • By Vector Mais • Offices
Floene
The Floene Group is Portugal's largest gas distribution operator, operating in over a hundred municipalities from north to south. To renovate its headquarters, the company tasked Vector Mais with the project at Torres de Lisboa, with architectural design by the Fragmentos studio. Spread across three floors of Tower A, the office design is rooted in Floene's identity, showcasing various environments that incorporate the brand's blue palette and repurposed old gas meters as decorative elements.
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Vector Mais
The workspace combines open areas with enclosed spaces that serve as offices or meeting rooms, offering diverse environments for working, collaborating, and socializing. The project entailed a complet... More
Project • By ESQUISSOS • Private Houses
CC House
The architecture adopts a simple, contemporary, and discreet language, respecting its surroundings. Although located at the top of a hill and some distance from the beach, the house was conceived in the spirit of a beach house—light, uncomplicated, and in harmony with the outdoors.
Nuno Almendra - Fotografia de Arquitectura
One of the most striking elements is the use of shutters on all exterior openings, except for one of the side doors. When closed, the shutters make the house appear fully white, giving it a clean and homogeneous appearance. When opened, they expose an ochre tone that resembles beach sand, giving the house a changeable and dynamic personality depending on whether they are open or closed. This interplay of colo... More
Project • By Vector Mais • Offices
BW Energy
Part of the BW Group, founded in 1955, BW Energy was established in 2016 as the Norwegian company's E&P (exploration and production) affiliate for natural gas and oil. Determined to expand its presence in Portugal, BW Energy turned to Vector Mais and CBRE to shape its office in Lagoas Park in Oeiras.
Vector Mais
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Vector Mais
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Vector Mais
Wanting to offer its employees the best conditions, BW Energy wanted to create an inviting office that promoted collaboration. This objective was achieved by building various spaces to work and meet and carefully choosing local materials such as cork and comfortable and functional furniture (supplied by Vector Mais). Inspired by the company's identity, a b... More
Project • By Vector Mais • Hotels
Penha Longa Resort
Celebrating three decades of its five-star service, Penha Longa Resort renewed its image with the participation of Vector Mais, who was responsible for the renovation work on the rooms and suites. Designed by London-based studio Goddard Littlefair, the new accommodations were inspired by the landscape of the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, bringing the spaces of this Ritz-Carlton unit the necessary modernity and lightness.
Vector Mais
Vector Mais
Vector Mais
Vector Mais thoroughly intervened in the bedroom area, renewing all coverings and technical installations. The original stones were recovered in the bathrooms, which, combined with new carpentry elements, ensured greater functionality.
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Project • By GV+Arquitectos • Private Houses
JP House
Location: Oeiras, PortugalYear: 2024Client: PrivateStatus: In development
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Set on a sloping terrain, this three-storey residence is organized across a sequence of staggered levels, using the site’s natural topography as a key design element. The massing is clad in two tones of natural stone: a darker grey envelops the lower levels, grounding the building and providing a sense of solidity, while a lighter cream stone defines the upper volume, evoking lightness and suspension.
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The top floor accommodates the garage and a gym, and serves as the main entrance to the house. The intermediate level is dedicated to social areas — an office, living room, and open-plan kitchen — which open directly onto an... More