Climate first
We study sun, wind and water before drawing a single wall, so buildings stay comfortable with as little energy as possible.
Our story
Founded on a simple question.
Atelier began in 2011 with one question: what would a building look like if it were designed for the next fifty years, not the next five? The answer has shaped every project since — fewer materials, honest details and rooms built around how people really live.
Today we are 34 people across three studios, working on homes, hotels and the careful reuse of buildings that already exist.
See the work →Principles
Three things we never compromise on.
Fewer, better materials
Natural, local and repairable materials that age gracefully — chosen for their carbon, their touch and their lifespan.
Built to be lived in
We spend time with the people who will use a place, so every room supports the rituals of their day.
How we work
Four steps, one team.
The same architect leads your project from the first visit to the day you move in.
- 01
Listen
Site visit, brief and a frank conversation about budget and priorities.
- 02
Shape
Concept design, climate studies and models you can walk around.
- 03
Detail
Planning, technical drawings, materials and a fixed construction tender.
- 04
Build
Regular site visits until handover — and a check-in after the first year.
2011Founded in Lisbon
34Architects, designers & researchers
3Studios across two continents
Studios
Visit us.
Lisbon
Rua das Flores 28
1200-195 Lisboa, Portugal
Dubai
Alserkal Avenue, Unit 41
Al Quoz 1, Dubai, UAE
Copenhagen
Sandkaj 9
2150 Nordhavn, Denmark
Join us
Work with the studio.
Whether you are planning a project or would like to join the team, we would love to hear from you.