CÁTIA DUARTE LOPES . PORTFÓLIO

catiadlops@gmail.com

Hello, I am an architect whose practice also extends into interior architecture and design. I enjoy developing spaces that simply feel good, with a strong focus on functional and user-centred layouts while being attentive to concept implementation and detail. Efficiency and methodical systems inspire me through the various phases of creation and project development. Working independently and coordinating teams, exploring new tools and forever learning news ways of architecture keeps me engaged in this all-round stimulating field :)



Work
2018 - 2025 ncbham, Brussels - Belgium
2021 - 2022 lode, self freelance
2016 - 2018 Adapteye,  Porto - Portugal
2015 - 2016 LEXARQ (Fuste), Braga - Portugal

Competences
Architecture
Interior Architecture Concept and Design
Bespoke Design
Project management and Team coordination
Organisational and methodical skills
Office, Autocad, Sketchup, Archicad,  Adobe (InDesign / Photoshop), Affinity

Education
2008 - 2014 Faculdade de Arquitectura do Porto, FAUP (Master)
2013 Università IUAV di Venezia, Italy (Erasmus)

Language
Portuguese, English, French, on the learning path to Dutch



Inspiration

2022, Coffee Bar, Continental (Concept)
Brussels - Belgium

Concept  and Layout Strategy


software details
Sketchup


with lode
photos source © Instagram Continental

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When you are asked to imagine a temporary bar and small performance space
Our approach was based on the word temporary which is reflected on the design choice of materials / concept -  cement blocks and mdf - and layout. With the benefit of disassembling them and reuse when the bar is no longer there. Furniture and light concept would follow the same spirit through the choice of second-hand elements.





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