Lisbon

Designed by the architects of MT.A Studio, Tarô combines a café, concept store and tattoo studio within a compact three-level interior in the historic district of Alfama, Lisbon. The architects were commissioned to transform a heritage building located near one of the city’s oldest surviving houses, working under strict preservation regulations that limited structural intervention, mechanical systems and acoustic impact. Xenia Bunina Caption Xenia Bunina Xenia Bunina The architects developed an interior strategy focused on spatial continuity rather than separating the three programs. A sculptural deep-green architectural volume becomes the central element of the project, extending across levels to for... More

As part of an international hairdressing chain’s rebranding to “C&SH,” MT.A’s design influenced both the visual and conceptual identity of the brand. A material palette of oak, metal, tile, and exposed brick merges authenticity with sophistication. This understated yet luxurious selection aligns with the brand's new identity, bringing warmth and a premium, welcoming atmosphere. Custom furniture enhances the functionality of the space: shelving units vary in height to showcase products to passersby, while hairdresser cabinets incorporate hidden wiring for future scalability. Maria Sher Special touches include a custom black bag chair from Minsk, quirky and contemporary, as well as bag stands made from 500-ye... More

A renovation project in an apartment part of the iconic Terraços de Bragança complex, designed by architect Álvaro Siza Vieira, on the slopes of Rua do Alecrim in Lisbon. GV+A The proposal was based on the need to enlarge and smooth out the social spaces of the apartment, which had previously been compartmentalized. The demolition of a small suite and the pantry made it possible to reorganize the kitchen area, now with a full view of the Tagus River and marked by a generous central island that structures the space. GV+A The dining and living rooms, originally separated by a wall, were unified into a single continuous environment, defined around a bioethanol fireplace. This element, proposed as a focal point,... More

Located on one of Lisbon's most iconic avenues, next to Eduardo VII Park—the city's large green lung—this 1947 building underwent extensive renovation, in a process that balanced heritage preservation with the functional and aesthetic updates necessary for a luxury residential building. GV+A GV+A The project integrated different areas of action: the renovation of common areas, the refurbishment of several apartments, and the parking lot. All proposals were implemented with the aim of giving the building a new lease on life, without ever losing its original identity. GV+A GV+A Classified as Municipal Heritage in the Heritage Charter, the building presented several technical and regulatory limitations that re... More

Spread over six floors, the project aims to rehabilitate the historic building of the former Bristol Club, respecting its memory and heritage value. GV+A GV+A GV+A On the ground floor, the lobby, bar, restaurant, and multipurpose room reinterpret the original atmosphere, with wood, marble, boiseries, and crafted ceilings, evoking the sophistication of the old Gentleman's Clubs. GV+A GV+A GV+A GV+A The bar recreates an intimate and classic atmosphere, while the restaurant is organized around a central core with curved benches, preserving original sculptures by Leopoldo de Almeida. GV+A GV+A GV+A GV+A The upper floors accommodate the rooms, which are in light tones, with custom-designe... More

This house belongs to the same family for 3 generations. At the western end of Avenidas Novas, it is a good testimony to a grid of dense urban blocks expanding over a rural territory punctuated by palaces – like the Palácio Marquês de Sá da Bandeira next door. The house was built in the 1930s and profoundly transformed in the 1980s – a time when built heritage was not exceedingly valued. Our client commissioned us to design the 3rd generation of the house: bigger and better articulated with the garden and the street. Nelson Garrido Nelson Garrido Nelson Garrido Nelson Garrido Nelson Garrido The existing construction was well built, so we decided to keep it, raising its height to the... More

Following the work that installed KPMG's headquarters at FPM41 in 2020, Vector Mais was responsible for expanding the organization's office to the second floor of the same building. Designed by Openbook, the workspace is an engaging and inspiring environment with a capacity for 160 employees. Vector Mais Vector Mais Vector Mais Vector Mais Vector Mais Vector Mais Vector Mais Vector Mais Vector Mais Vector Mais In addition to the work areas, where flexibility and comfort are the dominant notes, the Kalm Garden is the great novelty on the second floor, offering a serene refuge to relax and unwind. Natural elements such as plants, wood, and marble and a careful selection of furniture provided... More

Euronext, the company responsible for the Lisbon Stock Exchange, hired Vector Mais to renovate its office in the Portuguese capital to provide greater comfort and functionality. Following the project of interior designer Vera Lucena, Vector Mais materialized a work environment where natural materials, a subtle color palette, and a careful choice of furniture and lighting are the elements that stand out the most. Vector Mais Vector Mais Vector Mais The lounge in the center of the office is the space with the most impact, serving as a gathering point for Euronext employees and being prepared for informal meetings or collaboration sessions. The walnut wood slats separate it from the hallway, serving as a backdrop for this comfo... More

For the refurbishment of the building on Rua da Prata, intended to house a Hotel Unit in apartment-style accommodations, it was considered essential to restore the character and integrity of the original design in order to preserve the image of the historical ensemble of the Pombaline Downtown. Francisco Nogueira Francisco Nogueira Francisco Nogueira These intervention principles are particularly evident in the restoration of the ground floor openings, for which the metrics and design of the pre-existing façade were reinstated. Francisco Nogueira Francisco Nogueira Francisco Nogueira In organizational terms, the ground floor of the building is divided into a spacious retail space (extending to two base... More

Based on the concept of cultural fusion, this space aims to mix cultures and cuisines. Street Chow combines three mix of cultures, between Korean, Vietnamese and Thai cuisine. https://rodrigocardoso.net https://rodrigocardoso.net Inside, three key points are identified for its programmatic organization, the bar, the dining room, and the sanitary facilities, which are intended to connect with the brand's identity. Thus, the colour, the materials used in the interiors in combination with oriental decorative elements allows us to relate to the three different concepts of the brand. https://rodrigocardoso.net https://rodrigocardoso.net Caption More

Beach house, located among the pine forests and rice fields of Comporta, set in sand dunes, in a place of great natural beauty and strength of fauna and flora.The center of inspiration was the deserted and wild beaches of the region and the reproduction of this environment, with dunes and vegetation. FG+SG | Fernando Guerra FG+SG | Fernando Guerra The project is composed of 2 pure volumes with great transparency, around which you can appreciate the complexity of the nature that surrounds them.A wooden volume on the ground floor and on top of it a concrete volume on the first floor. FG+SG | Fernando Guerra FG+SG | Fernando Guerra Patios were created on the ground floor, allowing the sand and dune vegetation to also inha... More

Founded in 1986 in Silicon Valley, California, Synopsys is a world leader in EDA (Electronic Design Automation) and IP (Intellectual Property) solutions for semiconductors and has more than 19.000 employees internationally. After building the first phase of the technology company's office, Vector Mais recently expanded Synopsys' workspace, now covering one entire floor in Lagoas Park's Building 4. Vector Mais Vector Mais Vector Mais In the project's second phase of 1.300 m², Vector Mais collaborated with CBRE, responsible for the architecture, to materialise an innovative, dynamic and flexible office. That was possible by building an open space and several multifunctional and collaboration spaces. The office shows sever... More

In the evolution of modern office spaces, Galant I.D. Lda Studio offers its own vision of emotional comfort for employees and office visitors. With design as an extension of the surrounding nature and considering man as part of nature, we create a forward-looking concept of fashionable symbiosis and multidimensional free space from a societal perspective. . A new design concept has given a second life to a typical office space with white plasterboard walls and Armstrong ceilings. Yaroslav Galant, Alexander Bogorodsky Yaroslav Galant, Alexander Bogorodsky Brazy is an entertainment, gaming, and esports company. Therefore, everything in the interior is aimed at creating a funky atmosphere with a green corporate colour.  Yaro... More

This project involves demarcating the various periods of intervention of the building, and this proposal is one of those chapters of urban metamorphosis and reframing. Estúdio 11 Archviz Estúdio 11 Archviz The aim is to highlight the various eras of the building: the original construction, which refers to an industrial structuring on floors 0 and 1; the 1912 extension that included floor 2 and the central turret on the east façade; and the new contemporary intervention in relation to the tiled floor and the metal volume. This is a dialogue that is not new: between the pre-existence and the contemporary proposal. Estúdio 11 Archviz Estúdio 11 Archviz A set of changes was made, with a p... More