Studio - Melanda Architects

STUDIO

Melanda Architects (MA) was found in 2012 by Mário Melanda, the company’s CEO and main leader Architect, graduated from Architecture Department of Faculty of Sciences and Technologic of Coimbra’s University (FCTUC).

The office works internationally – with representative offices in Angola, Mozambique and UAE -, designing and developing projects in numerous areas, such as housing, hotels and resorts, industrial, public buildings, schools, healthcare, sports and leisure, offices and retail, building consulting and urban planning.

With a team of 16 wide ranged skilled architects, designers and engineers, MA also works with a different areas, like finances and management, international relations, marketing, communication and administrative support.

VISION

MA faces each challenge with enthusiasm and responsibility, despite its purpose or dimension. Driven and inspired by values of excellence, the office always tries to make the creative process as participative as it can be, engaging customers and all other parties involved, so that everyone works together as a whole.

The design process is supposed to achieve a consistent idea, always respecting the location, surroundings and history. It must have its own identity, without forgetting the creative and intelligent management of the available resources, in order to meet budget and schedule.