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Window design and exposure to natural light
The lighting structures were designed in such a way as to offer welcoming and visually attractive surroundings. Lighting is a fundamental component of good architecture.
Projects
Creating new shared workplaces
Marking a new phase in architectural production in Bogotá, this project adopts flexible models to provide a new paradigm of shared workplaces.
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People-centred design
Because we understand the impact of architecture on contemporary society, our proposals are shaped by bioclimatic principles which improve the overall performance of built environments.
Practice / About
Collective Intelligence
The studio understands architecture as a collaborative, interdisciplinary exercise, in which quality drives growth. With more than one hundred collaborators working at its creative hub in Lisbon, S+A stands out for its openness to the world, its ability to adapt to different markets and to respond to the challenges arising in a constantly changing society.
Services / Architecture and Urban Design
By going beyond mere aesthetic and functional concerns and creating efficient spaces with unique features, we pave the way for new experiences and connections.
Projects
Designing a cathedral or a new criminal investigation building are very different exercises, although both are equally stimulating. We rise to these challenges by designing proposals able to fully satisfy our client’s needs.
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S+A 25
S+A 25. Our new way of expression. The rebranding project of Saraiva + Associados is on course since April and is scheduled to be launched in October. The first element of the new identity is a customised corporate typographic font, subtly inspired by the calligraphy of Miguel Saraiva, our Founder, linking his personality […]
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The indisputable beauty of Architecture – bringing imagination to life
The subject of sustainability is a major topic in political, social, and economic agendas. But when we address the question of sustainability what are we really talking about? Climate change? Emissions reductions? Increase of biodiversity?
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An Esperanto for Architecture and Urbanism
Marcelo Montoro • Architect and Partner S+A Brazil Why are there still so many different rules for Architecture and urbanism? In assessing business environments one component is the ease of obtaining building permits, according to The World Bank’s Doing Business classification of economies. It is concluded that urban and building laws are responsible for […]