CÁTIA DUARTE LOPES . PORTFOLIO

catiadlops@gmail.com

Architect with 10 years of experience across Brussels and Portugal, specializing in architecture, interior architecture, and project coordination. Enthusiastic about user-centered design, efficient project development, and leading multidisciplinary teams through all phases of design and implementation. Interested in structured workflows and creating thoughtful, functional spaces with strong attention to concept and detail.

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Work
2026 - freelance
2018 - 2025 ncbham, Brussels - Belgium
2021 - 2022 lode, freelance
2016 - 2018 Adapteye,  Porto - Portugal
2015 - 2016 Lexarq (Fuste), Braga - Portugal

Competences
Architecture

Concept, Design, Tender, Execution, Site Follow-up
Project management, Team coordination
Workflow, Systems development
Organisational and methodical skills
Story telling & Graphical skills
Drivers’ License (B)

Interior Architecture
Bespoke, FF&E

Software skills
Windows, Mac, Office, Notion
Autocad, Archicad,  Sketchup - Enscape
Adobe (InDesign / Photoshop), Affinity
ACC Autodesk - BIM Colaborate

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



Concept : Koinoburi influence on plan and section
Concept : colour shading and shifting according to walking perspective

2021, Restaurant, Makisu, 1 000m² (Built)
Liège - Belgium

Project Manager
Project Architect & Concept

Pre-design / Design Developement / Tender
Site Follow-up



software details
Autocad / Sketchup / Office

design development & presentations
01.2021 > 04.2021

site
06.2021 > 09.2021
local architect and teams, NJDA


at ncbham

photos © Huy Nguyen

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The fifth Makisu gets the inspiration from the Koinobori, the carp-shaped windsocks flown in Japan during Children’s Day. Combined with the tradition makisu rolling mat, an organic wooden structure floats above the space, bringing these references to life. 

Plus! 

Colourful painted accents with alternating patterns bring fun and movement - a shift of visual perspectives while you walk. The clean layout welcomes 70 seats, a wait/take away area and the kitchen.





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