Old houses have a unique historical and architectural heritage that sets them apart from modern dwellings. The restoration of old houses is an effective way to preserve this heritage while reducing the environmental footprint, as it makes use of much of the existing materials, maintains the original integrity of the building, and helps to perpetuate […]

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Everything You Need to Know Before Starting Your Project If you’re planning to renovate or build from scratch, one of the first questions is likely: “How much does it cost to hire an architect in Portugal?” The answer isn’t straightforward, but in this article, you’ll find everything you need to know about architectural fees, price-influencing […]

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The Riverside Condominium, located in Santa Comba Dão, was recently nominated by ArchDaily for Building of the Year 2025 in the residential category.  This project, developed by MJARC Arquitetos, stands out for its rehabilitation of an unfinished structure that has marked the local landscape for more than two decades. The intervention aimed to preserve and […]

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Minimalism has emerged as a crucial design strategy for compact urban environments, providing a way to optimize both usage and aesthetics in limited spaces. A calm and well-organized setting is made possible through this design approach, which emphasizes efficiency, organization, and simplicity. First of all, a neutral color palette is a distinctive feature of minimalist […]

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The passive design strategy in architecture encompasses a set of sustainable design techniques that harness natural resources to optimize building performance, comfort, and energy efficiency, aligning the building’s design with the local environment. In this article, we will discuss some key principles that we would use in our daily architectural design practice.   First of […]

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Hospital architecture greatly influences how patients are treated and the structure of the medical environment. The layout of patient rooms, the addition of amenities and technology, and other aspects of hospital architecture impact the perception of patients, their immediate family members, and all those who work in hospitals. The goal of hospital architecture is to […]

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Architects can work from home if they have the appropriate software to perform their tasks. Some architectural tasks are easier to do remotely, while others require being on-site. The question that remains is how remote collaboration will develop if it is not done in person. The good news is that many architecture studios have been […]

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Biophilic design is based on the belief that humans have an innate connection to nature, and that by bringing elements of the natural world into our built environment, we can improve our health, happiness, and overall quality of life. “Biophilic design is the deliberate attempt to translate an understanding of humans’ affinity with natural systems […]

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Today, we shine a spotlight on our architect Maria João Andrade, co-founder of the studio MJARC Arquitetos Associados. Discover her professional journey, her most remarkable projects, and her insights on the world of architecture.   The starting point, the pioneering project… Graduated in Architecture from ESAP in Porto in 2006, she presented her final thesis […]

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