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Project • By Adriano Pimenta Architects • Offices
Porto Plaintec Office
Located in a former street-level shop on Rua da Paz, in the heart of Boavista, Porto, the new offices for Plaintec Contractors reflect a thoughtful transformation of a compact urban space into a refined, contemporary work environment. The project explores the interplay of materiality, transparency, and openness, creatting an atmosphere that balances functionality with architectural clarity. The design embraces the original commercial shell while introducing a calm and tactile palette. Terrazzo flooring spans the space, offering a durable yet elegant surface underfoot. Light wood is employed extensively, from custom furnishings to vertical cladding throughout. Floor to ceiling glass partitions subtly define work zones without compromising th... More
Project • By Vector Mais • Offices
Fresenius Kabi
With a history dating back to the 18th century, Fresenius Kabi is a global healthcare company that specializes in lifesaving medicines and technologies for infusion, transfusion, and clinical nutrition. With more than 40.000 employees, the multinational has as its corporate philosophy the motto “caring for life”, providing health professionals with medicines and technologies essential to the challenges they face.
This concern for well-being and life is clearly visible at its headquarters in Portugal through its modern, stimulating, and comfortable workspace. Designed and built by Vector Mais, the multinational's office stands out for its light and bright environment, something made possible by the abundance of natural light and... More
Project • By Vector Mais • Offices
Microsoft Lisboa
Housed in one of the most emblematic buildings in the Parque das Nações, the Microsoft headquarters was recently renovated by Vector Mais with an architecture project by Openbook. The new office reflects the culture implemented by Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, and the changes that have taken place over the last few years in how people work and the company's own business.Seven years after moving to the Parque das Nações, Microsoft completely restructured the interior space of its headquarters, creating new spaces and a more familiar and comfortable environment, perfect to foster creativity and collaboration. Now the headquarters has more than 500 workstations, 105 meeting and collaboration rooms, phone booths,... More