Category: Architecture

Architecture

Construction supervision – Learn all about it with MJARC Arquitetos

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Construction supervision in architectural projects The execution phase marks the culmination of a multidisciplinary technical process initiated during the design stage. Given the increasing complexity of construction projects, it is essential to ensure specialized oversight to guarantee compliance with the approved project, applicable legislation, and required technical standards. Ask us to help you with the […]

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How Much Does an Architect Cost in Portugal?

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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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House design – Aspects and phases of design

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Building your dream home starts with a vision — and unfolds into a journey filled with important decisions, emotions, and achievements. It’s much more than choosing materials or drawing floor plans. Designing a house is a technical and creative process that requires planning, expertise, and the right professional guidance. In this guide, we’ll walk you […]

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Building notice – deadlines and issues to consider

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Urban Development Notices Urban planning operation notices are information panels that must be displayed at the construction site to inform the public and the authorities of the status of the urban planning process. There are two main types: Notice of Urban Planning Operation to be Licensed (appraisal phase) Notice of Approved Urban Planning Operation (execution […]

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Riverside Condominium nominated by ArchDaily for Building of the Year 2025

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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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Building a house Portugal – steps to building your home

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Building a house or a development is a time-consuming process. Before starting your project, you need to take into account different stages such as the urban planning rules in force (general and for each municipality), public utilities, regulations, among others, until you start building your project. Such as the urban planning rules in force (general […]

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Energy certification – Exemption

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When we talk about the exemption of energy certificates, we refer to the situation who is exempted or free to pay fees to the energy agency (ADENE), or in some cases the fact of being exempted from requesting the energy certificate. We start with the first situation, the exemption of fees from ADENE. When you […]

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Minimalist Interior Design ideas for small urban space

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Minimalism has emerged as a crucial design strategy for compact urban environments, providing a means of optimising both usability and aesthetics in constrained places. A calm and well-organised atmosphere is made possible by this design, which places an emphasis on efficiency, decluttering, and simplicity. First of all, neutral color palette is a hallmark of minimalist […]

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How to implement passive architecture principles in temperate climates

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Passive decide strategy in architecture encompass a set of sustainable design techniques that harness nature resources to optimise buildings performance, confront and energy efficiency by aligning building design with the local environment. In this article, we will discuss some key principles we would use in our daily architecture design.    First of all, orientation and […]

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Impact of architecture on patient well-being in modern hospitals

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Hospital architecture greatly influences the way patients are cared for and the structure of the medical setting. The layout of patient rooms, the addition of amenities and technology, and other aspects of hospital architecture all have an impact on the perceptions of patients, their immediate families, and stuff who works in hospitals. It is cantered […]

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