CHUVAS is a new practice, formed by experienced professionals with the ambition to develop unique and exceptional architectural projects.
We value the persons and the social role of our work, giving special attention to the site, its history and design, always inspired by creativity and by the pleasure of a new adventure, sustainably promoting a better world and a better life.
Paulo Chuvas Martinho
Lisbon, 1970
studied at the University of Porto and University of Lisbon. For more than twenty years, he has been working as architect in design led practices in Portugal and UK, such as Arup, Foster + Partners, and Gianni Botsford Architects, developing a wide range of cutting edge projects from private houses, schools, universities, libraries, museums, retail, services and residential buildings, hotels to master plans and refurbishment of historical buildings, for places like Bahamas, South Africa, Taiwan, Lisbon, London or Venice. His broad experience also includes working for local councils in the planning office, teaching kids and further studies made in rehabilitation of old buildings and city centres. In 2015 one of his projects was award by RIBA.
Casa de Pedra nos Cedros
Pousada Juventude do Faial
Piscina Municipal Pinhal Novo
Qatar Initiative Masterplan
Casa 2
Pousada da Juventude de Portalegre
Filarmónica S.Roque do Pico
Frente Ribeirinha da Figueira da Foz
Our team develops studies and projects of architecture, from inception until completion, for houses, schools, museums, libraries, hospitality, heritage and master plans in Portugal and world wise.
We advice and guide our clients through the required bureaucratic procedures, thanks to a deep knowledge of the legal rules, pursuing a safe path.
We cooperate with other practices and coordinate other specialities, harmoniously working close with other skilled specialist, pursuing the best result possible, always with pride and dedication.
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CHUVAS is a new practice, formed by experienced professionals with the ambition to develop unique and exceptional architectural projects.
We value the persons and the social role of our work, giving special attention to the site, its history and design, always inspired by creativity and by the pleasure of a new adventure, sustainably promoting a better world and a better life.
Paulo Chuvas Martinho
Lisbon, 1970
studied at the University of Porto and University of Lisbon. For more than twenty years, he has been working as architect in design led practices in Portugal and UK, such as Arup, Foster + Partners, and Gianni Botsford Architects, developing a wide range of cutting edge projects from private houses, schools, universities, libraries, museums, retail, services and residential buildings, hotels to master plans and refurbishment of historical buildings, for places like Bahamas, South Africa, Taiwan, Lisbon, London or Venice. His broad experience also includes working for local councils in the planning office, teaching kids and further studies made in rehabilitation of old buildings and city centres. In 2015 one of his projects was award by RIBA.
Our team develops studies and projects of architecture, from inception until completion, for houses, schools, museums, libraries, hospitality, heritage and master plans in Portugal and world wise.
We advice and guide our clients through the required bureaucratic procedures, thanks to a deep knowledge of the legal rules, pursuing a safe path.
We cooperate with other practices and coordinate other specialities, harmoniously working close with other skilled specialist, pursuing the best result possible, always with pride and dedication.
CHUVAS is a new practice, formed by experienced professionals with the ambition to develop unique and exceptional architectural projects.
We value the persons and the social role of our work, giving special attention to the site, its history and design, always inspired by creativity and by the pleasure of a new adventure, sustainably promoting a better world and a better life.
Paulo Chuvas Martinho
Lisbon, 1970
studied at the University of Porto and University of Lisbon. For more than twenty years, he has been working as architect in design led practices in Portugal and UK, such as Arup, Foster + Partners, and Gianni Botsford Architects, developing a wide range of cutting edge projects from private houses, schools, universities, libraries, museums, retail, services and residential buildings, hotels to master plans and refurbishment of historical buildings, for places like Bahamas, South Africa, Taiwan, Lisbon, London or Venice. His broad experience also includes working for local councils in the planning office, teaching kids and further studies made in rehabilitation of old buildings and city centres. In 2015 one of his projects was award by RIBA.
Our team develops studies and projects of architecture, from inception until completion, for houses, schools, museums, libraries, hospitality, heritage and master plans in Portugal and world wise.
We advice and guide our clients through the required bureaucratic procedures, thanks to a deep knowledge of the legal rules, pursuing a safe path.
We cooperate with other practices and coordinate other specialities, harmoniously working close with other skilled specialist, pursuing the best result possible, always with pride and dedication.