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Design & Build

Creating Inspiring Workspaces That Drive Success
4 people
 
We provide integrated design and build solutions, transforming your vision into reality with technical excellence and architectural creativity tailored for the Portuguese market. 

From modern office fitouts in Lisbon to industrial upgrades in Porto or retail transformations across Portugal, our turnkey approach ensures quality, functionality, and sustainability at every step.

Ready to create the workplace of the future? Contact our Design & Build team today.
 

What Sets Us Apart

Delivering Flexibility

We adapt to Portugal's diverse commercial landscape, blending local planning needs with optimal property outcomes. Our integrated design-build approach aligns with Portuguese investment goals, seamlessly transitioning between delivery models to meet operational requirements.

Reducing Risk

Through single-point accountability, we simplify projects and reduce risks in Portugal's regulatory environment. Unified teams follow consistent procedures that comply with local standards, ensuring clear responsibility and transparent governance.

Accelerating Delivery

Our streamlined processes and overlapping phases speed up project completion, crucial for Portugal's competitive market. By reducing delays and communication challenges, we help clients capitalise on emerging business opportunities.

Supply Chain Optimisation

We partner with trusted Portuguese suppliers for competitive pricing and reliable delivery. Local relationships ensure quality, regulatory compliance, and support for Portugal's domestic supply chain, with full cost transparency.

Cost Optimisation

By engaging subcontractors directly, we eliminate contractor markups, offering transparency in Portugal's cost-sensitive market. Value engineering reduces costs while maintaining quality, maximising ROI for commercial projects.

Specialised

We specialise in commercial fitouts for offices, retail, and industrial spaces. Our tailored designs reflect Portuguese business culture and aesthetic preferences, ensuring projects meet local standards and brand objectives.

Our Approach

Our Approach



Sustainability at the Core


Our sustainable design and build approach aligns with Portugal's environmental commitments and EU standards. We prioritise eco-friendly materials, energy-efficient systems, and waste reduction, ensuring regulatory compliance and corporate responsibility. This delivers long-term value and reduces ecological impact.

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Designed to Inspire


Our design philosophy merges Portugal's heritage with contemporary functionality, crafting inspiring commercial spaces. We elevate user experience through architectural innovation, anticipating future trends. Our comprehensive service, from space planning to 3D rendering, ensures distinctive environments and client satisfaction.


Built to Suit


Our "Built to Suit" methodology provides customised property solutions for the Portuguese market. We meticulously translate client visions into tangible designs, ensuring optimal functionality, efficiency, and scalability. This bespoke approach precisely aligns properties with strategic goals, respecting local business practices.


Proven Project Delivery


Our integrated approach ensures seamless project delivery. Combining design and construction expertise with unified management eliminates communication gaps, accelerating timelines, and controlling costs. This methodology offers single-point accountability, transparent governance, risk reduction, and on-time, on-budget project completion.

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Specialisation

Sector Design & Build Solutions



Office


We design productive workspaces reflecting corporate identity and Portugal's evolving culture. Expertise spans open-plan, private, and collaborative zones, ensuring compliance with Portuguese regulations, comfort, and efficiency. We manage your office transformation end-to-end, from traditional Lisbon buildings to modern Porto developments.

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Logistics & Industrial


We design and construct efficient, scalable industrial facilities across Portugal's strategic logistics corridors. Operational flow optimisation, sustainability, safety, and functionality are integrated to enhance performance, supporting Portugal as a European logistics gateway and driving business growth.

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Retail


We create engaging retail environments across Portugal, attracting customers and driving sales. Our expertise spans high street, shopping centres, showrooms, and experiential concepts, combining aesthetic appeal with functional efficiency. We deliver spaces resonating with local consumers, from traditional districts to modern centres.

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Hospitality


We design and build exceptional hospitality spaces that capture Portugal's tourism appeal, meeting international standards. Our expertise spans hotels, restaurants, and leisure facilities, enhancing guest experiences and optimising operational efficiency, while understanding Portugal's unique market demands.

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Team

Vitor Cajus
Vitor Cajus

Head of Project & Development Services Portugal
Lisbon, Portugal


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Filipe Villarinho
Filipe Villarinho

Head of Project Management and Build Portugal
Lisbon, Portugal


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Rita Isabel Fernandes Ribeiro
Rita Ribeiro

Head of Design Portugal
Lisbon, Portugal


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Rui Rodrigues
Rui Rodrigues

Associate, Project & Development Services
Lisbon, Portugal


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Research

South report
Research • Investment / Capital Markets

Southern Europe Investment Market Overview

Get a summary of the investment market in the Southern Regional Markets - Italy, Spain and Portugal - giving an overview of the historic investment trends and volumes, for each country.
28/07/2025
Fit Out Cost Guide
Research • Workplace

Portugal Office Fit Out Cost Guide

Transform your office in Portugal with our Office Fit Out Cost Guide 2025. Embark on optimizing your workspace in cities like Lisbon and Porto today!
Carlos Pueyo • 25/03/2025
Inclusive Cities Barometer
Insights • Sustainability / ESG

Inclusive Cities Barometer

The Inclusive Cities Barometer analyzed 44 cities in the EMEA region, including Lisbon.
15/07/2024
Investment guide
Research • Investment / Capital Markets

Iberian Real Estate Investment Guide

Get an in-depth analysis of the real estate market and its outlook, with the legal and tax framework and analysis regarding the development, management and transaction of real estate assets in the Iberian Peninsula.
Paulo Sarmento • 06/04/2023
Carros eléctricos, Lisbon, Portugal
Insights • Economy

Portugal Real Estate Market View

A regular update on the commercial real estate market in Portugal.
20/12/2021
Lisbon-generic-750x456
Insights • Economy

2020 Investors Survey Portugal

A total of 53 investors participated in the survey which we conducted between the 6th and 17th May in order to gather data as well as market sentiment during the lock-down period.

07/06/2020

Frequently Asked Questions

We handle all necessary permits including construction licences, environmental approvals, and safety certifications required by Portuguese authorities. Our team navigates local municipal requirements and ensures full compliance with national building codes throughout your project.

Our Portuguese-based team maintains current knowledge of all local building codes, safety standards, and environmental regulations. We work closely with local authorities and certified professionals to ensure every aspect of your project meets or exceeds Portuguese compliance requirements.

Project timelines vary based on scope and complexity, but our streamlined approach typically reduces delivery times by leveraging established relationships with Portuguese suppliers and our understanding of local approval processes. We provide detailed project schedules during initial consultations.

Yes, we maintain strong partnerships with trusted Portuguese suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring competitive pricing, reliable delivery, and compliance with local quality standards. This approach supports the local economy while delivering superior project outcomes.

Our experienced project managers understand regional variations in regulations, supplier networks, and market conditions across Portugal. We adapt our approach to local requirements while maintaining consistent quality and delivery standards nationwide.

We support various sustainability certifications including BREEAM, LEED, and Portuguese national environmental standards. Our sustainable design approach helps achieve energy efficiency ratings and environmental certifications that align with Portugal's green building objectives.

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