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

Example of floor plan
Floor type : zones (blue - generations / green - collective space / orange - team space)

2020-2025, Offices, AG Headquarters, 20 000m² (Built)
Brussels - Belgium

Team Coordinator
Project Architect & Concept

Pre-design / Design Developement / Bowteam
Site Follow-up Assistance


software details
Archicad / Sketchup / Office / ACC Autodesk - BIM for project follow up
design development (5 floors)
10.2022 > 04.2023
 
site
04.2023 > 10.2024
bowteam coordination
general contractor, Engepar

at ncbham
photos © Huy Nguyen

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Following the workplace strategy, due to the quantity and diversity of the team, the JQ Office Building will offer a toned-down environment to give a calming work environment. Materials such as pine wood, light rattan and soft toned textiles give the desired ambiance.

A building from the arch. Michael Graves, the art presence takes inspiration in his object design legacy - like the kettle, pepper mill, and toaster - transformed into bold, dynamic compositions that animate each floor generations and team space.

The entrance was also targeted in the intervention, a very minimal one. The renovation gave back to the  Michael Graves’  atrium his design spotlight. Punctual waiting areas and a geometric reception that blends in with the existing colours and materials. (photos soon)

Read more about the concept here 






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