PAr is an architecture studio interested in the reinterpretation of the local vernacular architectural cultures by contemporary logic, using natural and traditional materials, to improve the economic, social and aesthetic everyday life.

susana dos santos rodrigues
​(Lisbon, 1978)
Graduated in Architecture – Oporto University Fac. Architecture (2001)
Post Graduation in Built Heritage Renovation – Lisbon Technical University Instituto Superior Técnico (2007)
Studies in Architecture – Paris Belleville Fac.Architecture (1999)
Publication "Albino Mendo – Idealismo e Compromisso" -  coordination by Manuel Graça Dias (2004)
Collaborator at Aires Mateus e Associados (2001-2016)
Founder at PAr Plataforma de Arquitectura (since 2006)

vânia brito fernandes
​(Faro, 1984)
​Graduated in Architecture – Lisbon University Lusíada (2008)
Studies in Architecture – Swiss Italian University Mendrisio Architecture Academy (2007)
Diploma project - exhibition IBA meets IBA (Internationale Bauaustellung) and publication “Bauen am Rhein – Projekte für das Klybeck-Hafenareal, Lehrstuhl Peter Zumthor (2008)
Collaborator at Aires Mateus e Associados (2008-2015)
Partner at PAr Plataforma de Arquitectura (since 2009)
Founder at Casa Modesta (since 2012)
Founder at Casa 1923 (since 2019)

joana carmo simões 
​(Lisbon,1980) 
Graduated in Architecture – Lisbon University Lusíada (2003)
Studies in Sustainable Constrution – Lisbon Technical University Instituto Superior Técnico (2008)
Graduated in Classical Ballet - Major Examination by Ceccheti Society Faculty (1999)
Partner at LACECAL habitar . madeira (since 1998)
Collaborator at AAs Arquitectos Associados (2003)
Collaborator at Aires Mateus e Associados (2004-2017)
Founder at PAr Plataforma de Arquitectura (since 2006)

@ Alexander Bogorodskiy

PRIZES

PRÉMIO NACIONAL DE REABILITAÇÃO URBANA 2024 | category <1000sqm - WINNER

Ordem dos Arquitectos | Prémio Arquitetura do Algarve ’23 | Patrimony and Reabilitation - WINNER

Archdaily | Building of the Year '24 - NOMINEE

Archello Awards '23 | Hotel Building of the Year - FINALIST

Ordem dos Arquitectos | Habitar Portugal 12 14 | SELECTED WORK

Architizer | A+A Awards 2017 | JURY WINNER

Prémio Nacional de Arquitetura de Madeira '11 | FINALIST

Ordem dos Arquitectos | Habitar Portugal 09 11 | SELECTED WORK