Meet the team responsible for driving our projects forward and discover their stories.
Regardless of the work area, comfort, togetherness and cooperation are very important to our studio. We recognise that this sense of belonging and how it translates into commercial value is our greatest asset and what makes us stand out in the market. As part of continuous efforts to innovate and grow, we harness a diversity of people and thinking to fill gaps and take a holistic approach. Each of our departments and areas of expertise is tailored to a specific area of intervention and to the teams assigned to them, ensuring that local needs and demands of increasingly specific projects are met.
Marcus Cerdeira, Duarte Pinto-Coelho, Miguel Santos, Pedro Silva Lopes, left to right reading
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Name
Role
Scope
Adalberto Duarte
Senior Graphic Designer
Global
Open
Coimbra, 1984
Degree in Graphic Arts from Coimbra School of Arts (2010). After that, he developed projects on a freelance basis. He worked with Cifial (2014-2016), Raio-X (2019-2020), and is currently with Fragmentos (2022). Adalberto's professional activities have expanded beyond his work as a designer, and he has collaborated as a photographer with several national production companies.
Degree in Architecture from the Instituto Superior Técnico (2003). She worked in various studios including Arte Tectónica (2002-2009), Vol Arquitetos Associados (2009-2015) and Alby (2018-2019). A highlight in her career was working with CPU Architects International (2015-2021). She joined the Fragmentos team in 2021. In addition to her higher education, she has attended complementary courses in Revit.
Degree in Architecture from the Faculty of Architecture of the Universidade de Lisboa (2003). After graduating, he worked with the architect Paulo Almeida (2000-2001) and with the studios Cónica (2002-2004) and Arquiteam (2004-2008). After that, he worked on projects on a freelance basis. He later worked with the firms MB Arquitetos (2010-2016) and RRA Arquitetos (2016-2017). He joined the Fragmentos team in 2017, simultaneously taking on the roles of senior architect and head of the departments of 3D printing and building materials and systems. In addition to his higher education, he has attended various complementary courses in Revit, Photoshop and Cad MicroStation, among other topics.
Head of Commercial Development, Associate Architect
Global
Open
Lisbon, 1982
Degree in Architecture from the Faculty of Architecture of the Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa (2009). He worked with Promontório studio (2010) and developed projects on a freelance basis (2011-2012). He joined the Fragmentos team in 2012 and in 2017 took on the role of project coordinator. Two years later, he became country manager for Chile, but, given the climate of instability in the country, he returned to Portugal soon afterwards as commercial development coordinator. In 2022, António became an associate architect.
Integrated Master’s in Architecture from ISCTE (2016). She completed a professional internship with Noz studio, after which she stayed on as a junior architect (2016-2018). She later joined the Fragmentos team (2018) and, after three years, took on the role of senior architect.
Degree in Design from the Faculdade de Arquitetura da Universidade de Lisboa (2020), she is completing a Master Degree in Product Design from the same institution. She has worked as a graphic designer for Base Geométrica, Crav – Estúdio Criativo (2021-2022) and MH – Food & Beverage (2022). Beatriz joined the Fragmentos team in 2023.
Integrated Master’s in Architecture from the Faculty of Architecture of the Universidade de Lisboa (2020). She participated in an international exchange program with Politecnico di Milano, Italy (2017). She completed an internship with Pardal Monteiro studio (2022). As the result of Leisure Harbour’s project, Bruna received a golden mention by the Young Architects Competitions. She joined the Fragmentos team in 2022.
Degree in Performing Arts specialising in theater interpretation (2021). She worked as a hostess for the company Your Healthy Kitchen (2019-2021). She later joined the Fragmentos team (2022). In addition, Carolina has attended a course for dubbing for films and animation, exploring orality and expressive skills.
Degree in Architecture from the Faculty of Architecture of the Universidade de Lisboa (1993). She attended the Master’s course in Housing Architecture. She has worked on several interior design projects over the years, mostly in the housing and tourism industries. On an international level, Catarina highlights a project in Bangkok, Thailand. In 2017, she joined S+A as Head of the Interior Design department. She joined the Fragmentos team in 2022.
Degree in Artistic Studies from the Universidade Aberta de Lisboa (2013). She worked for various companies, public and private, in the areas of customs consultancy (1986), insurance (1995) and in the Conselho Superior de Magistratura (Superior Council of the Judiciary, 2014). In the context of architecture, she worked with the studios Américo Vilhena (2000) and Começar Arquitetos (2001-2013). She joined the Fragmentos team in 2015. In addition to her professional activity, she has also worked in the field of culture, notably the production of the documentary Arriverdeci Macau, organising GDA Foundation conferences and as wardrobe assistant for the TV Globo series Os Maias.
Degree in Electrotechnical Engineering from the Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa (2021). He worked for L2AC (2018), EDA (2020-2021), TPF (2021), and is currently with Fragmentos (2022). In addition to his higher education, he has studied Technology at McMaster University, Canada (2013-2014).
Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa, specialising in energy, refrigeration and air conditioning (2007). He attended the Master’s course in Mechanical Engineering at the same university (2009). He worked with the firms Energia Técnica (2007-2013), OHMSOR (2013-2018) and LMGE (2019). He joined the Fragmentos team as project coordinator in the area of mechanical installations (2019). In 2022, David became an associate engineer.
Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal, specialising in energy (2015). He is currently finishing his Master's, in the same subject area, at the Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa. He worked for various companies in Lisbon, including About Buildings, Termibérica and LMSA (2016-2021).
Degree in Architecture from the Faculty of Architecture of the Universidade Lusíada de Lisboa (1994). The same year, he founded the collaborative group Fragmentos, together with architects Miguel Martins Santos and Pedro Silva Lopes. Early in his professional career, he worked with the studios Ruy Jervis d’Athouguia, Sua-Kay Arquitetos and Tecniarq.
Degree in Architecture from the Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias de Lisboa (2002). He lived in São Paulo, Brazil, for five years (1992). He completed an academic internship at the studio of architect Francisco Milheiriço Fontes (2003). He joined the Fragmentos team in 2003 and in 2016 took on the role of project coordinator. Two years later, Fernando became an associate architect.
Degree in Technical Design for Civil Construction. He worked for various companies, including 2.1 Estudos de Arquitetura e Engenharia (1991-2008), Energia Técnica (2008-2013) and GLFV (2018-2022). In addition to his education, he attended complementary courses in AutoCad (1992) and Quantity Surveying (1999). He joined the Fragmentos team in 2022.
Integrated Master’s in Architecture from the Faculty of Architecture of the Universidade Lusíada de Lisboa (2020). During his studies, he joined the project team of the same university. He collaborated occasionally with the studios KK and Oco (2020). He joined the Fragmentos team in 2021.
Integrated Master’s in Civil Engineering from the Universidade Nova de Lisboa, specialising in hydraulics and water resources (2011). He worked with Planigere, in Lisbon and Porto, as supervisory engineer (2012-2017). He later worked with AnguloRaso (2017-2020), and is currently part of the Fragmentos team (2020). In addition to his higher education, he has attended complementary courses in TSHST (hygiene and safety at work, level 6, 2012) and gas network planning (2021).
Integrated Master’s in Architecture specialising in urban planning from the Faculty of Architecture of the Universidade de Lisboa (2017). She participated in an international exchange programme with the Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura del Vallés, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain (2015). She worked with Phyd Arquitetura (2017-2021), and is currently with Fragmentos (2021).
Degree in Architecture from the Universidade Lusíada de Lisboa (1994). While she was still studying this course, she began to work with the studio Intergaup. She worked with Dimensão Cinco (1994-1997) and GTA studio (1999-2003). She co-founded a studio, through which she developed projects on a freelance and partnership basis (1997-2020). Highlights in her career also include teaching the subject of Descriptive Geometry (1990-2021), during which she spent a longer period with Universidade Lusíada. She joined the Fragmentos team in 2020.
Degree in Architecture from the Faculty of Architecture of the Universidade Lusíada de Lisboa (2001). She worked with Claro e Simões studio (2001-2002), after which she developed projects on a freelance basis (2002-2003). She joined the Fragmentos team in 2003 and in 2016 took on the role of project coordinator. Three years later, Isabel became an associate architect.
Integrated Master's in Architecture from the Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia da Universidade de Coimbra (2017). She participated in an international exchange programme with the Delft University of Technology, Netherlands (2015). She completed an academic internship with the Vastu Shillpa Foundation (2016). Over the next years, she worked with Matelier (2017-2019), HM. Arch (2019-2020) and Quadrante (2020-2021). She joined the Fragmentos team in 2021.
Degree in Civil Engineering specialising in buildings from the Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa (1992). He worked with the firms Carlos Costa Construções (1988-1998), Promomento (1998-2008) and Energia Técnica (2009-2010). He joined the Fragmentos team in 2010 as technical manager for projects, consultancy, inspection and works. He was responsible for the Luanda and Lisbon markets from 2016 to 2019. In 2018, he became an associate engineer. He founded the company Fragmentos de Engenharia, part of the Fragmentos group, together with architects Duarte Pinto-Coelho, Marcus Cerdeira, Miguel Martins Santos and Pedro Silva Lopes (2019).
Degree in Electrotechnical Engineering from the Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa (2022). He worked for L2AC (2018), TCPI (2021) and GLVF (2021). In addition to his higher education, he has attended complementary courses in Seveso and ATEX. João joined the Fragmentos team in 2022.
Degree in Architecture from the Universidade Lusíada de Lisboa (1999). He completed a Master’s in Construction and Rehabilitation at the Instituto Superior Técnico de Lisboa (2012). He worked with the studios Frederico Valsassina Arquitetos (2000-2008), Broadway Malyan (2008-2009), Lx Draft (2009-2011) and Addon+ (2012-2017). He joined the Fragmentos team in 2017 and, after three years, took on the role of project coordinator. In addition to his higher education, he has attended complementary courses in drawing, basic lighting, screen printing and chalcography.
Degree in Architecture from the Universidade Lusíada de Lisboa (1995). He worked with the studios José Maria Caldeira Cabral (1995-1997), OZ (1998), PB&RC Sociedade Geral de Arquitetura (1999-2005), Torres Vouga (2006-2011), Sonae (2014) and RJJ Arquitetos (2015-2017). He joined the Fragmentos team in 2017 and, after three years, took on the role of project coordinator. In addition to his higher education, he has attended complementary courses in photography, Autocad 3D and Revit.
Degree in Architecture from the Universidade Moderna de Setúbal (2003). He created LA Studio, through which he developed projects on an individual basis (2004). He worked with CEE, centre for engineering studies (2004-2009), and Santos Projetos (2020-2021). He embraced the areas of preparation and work management with the construction firm UDRA, Grupo Sanjose, where he complemented his professional education with training in special foundations, geotechnics and rehabilitation of masonry and wooden structures (2004-2009). He joined the Fragmentos team in 2021.
Integrated Master's in Architecture from the Instituto Superior Técnico de Lisboa (2020). She participated in an international exchange programme with the Escola Tècnica Superior d'Arquitectura de Barcelona, Spain (2019). She completed an academic internship with the property developer Reformosa (2020). She joined the Fragmentos team in 2021.
Integrated Master’s in Architecture specialising in urban planning from the Faculty of Architecture of the Universidade de Lisboa (2016). She participated in two international exchange programmes with HafenCity Universität, Hamburg, Germany and the University of Tampere, Finland (2014). As the result of a research project, Madalena participated in the publication Habitação, 100 anos de políticas públicas em Portugal: 1918-2018 (Habitation, 100 years of public policies in Portugal: 1918-2018), promoted by the Instituto de Habitação e Reabilitação Urbana, at the Universidade de Lisboa, and the Centro de Investigação em Arquitetura, Urbanismo e Design (2018). She joined the Fragmentos team in 2018.
Degree in Commercial Management from the Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco (2019). She completed an E-commerce and Digital Marketing internship with LeYa (2019) and was responsible for the LeYa Pavilion at the Lisbon Book Fair (2020). She has worked in customer service for the companies ArtCor (2017) and Fitness Hut (2021). She joined the Fragmentos team in 2022.
Degree in Interior Architecture from the Faculty of Architecture of the Universidade de Lisboa (2001). Postgraduate Degree in Urban Planning from the same university (2002). Degree in Architecture from the Faculty of Architecture of the Universidade Lusíada de Lisboa (2004). She worked with Pedra Silva Arquitetos (2003), Atelier do Século (2005-2006) and GSS Arquitetos (2006-2012). She joined the Fragmentos team in 2014. In addition to her higher education, she has attended complementary courses in the adaptation of theatre spaces, drawing and scientific illustration. In response to a growing desire to be in contact with a sustainable land-use, Magda has started to explore the areas of permaculture and regenerative agriculture, in a continual learning process.
Degree in Architecture from the Faculty of Architecture of the Universidade de Lisboa (1996). He worked with Lugar studio (1997). He lived for a period in Amsterdam where he worked with the studios BOA Beheer Design Department (1997-1999) and Baneke Van Der Hoeven Architecten (1999). On his return to Portugal, he worked with Porto Pim studio, Azores (1999-2000). In 2000, he joined the Fragmentos team and, seven years later, became a partner of the studio.
Degree in Architecture of Urban Management from the Faculty of Architecture of the Universidade de Lisboa (2007). She participated in an international exchange programme with Bauhaus Universitat Weim, Weimar, Germany (2005). She lived for a period in Copenhagen where she interned in 3XN studio (2008). She worked with GSS Arquitetos (2009-2012). She created Moid, ‘my own idea’, a project that aims to make visiting a city an experience to be shared (2013). She joined the Fragmentos team in 2013 and in 2018 she became an associate architect. Maria do Rosário is responsible for the Communication department.
Integrated Master’s in Architecture from the Faculty of Architecture of the Universidade de Lisboa (2020). She participated in an international exchange programme with the University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Architecture, Slovenia (2019). She completed an academic internship with Nuno Leónidas Arquitetos (2018). She joined the Fragmentos team in 2021. In addition to her higher education, she has attended complementary courses in drawing, digital photography and Archicad.
Degree in Administrative Assistance specialising in consultancy from Master D (2021). She worked as commercial consultant with the company Quartz Quality (2018-2019). She later joined the Fragmentos team (2021). In addition to her education, she has attended a course for event management.
Integrated Master’s in Architecture from the Faculty of Architecture of the Universidade Lusíada de Lisboa (2018). During her studies, she joined the project team of RRJ Arquitetos. Over the next years, she worked as a junior architect with Aires Mateus e Associados (2019-2020) and RA+TR (2021). In 2022, Mariana joined the Fragmentos team.
Integrated Master’s in Architecture from ISCTE (2012). She participated in an international exchange programme with Hogeschool voor Wetenschap & Kunst, Sint-Lucas department Architectuur, Belgium (2010). She worked on the research project Ruptura Silenciosa (2013) and with the studio Saraiva + Associados (2014-2017). Later, she joined the Fragmentos team (2017) and, after three years, took on the role of project coordinator. In addition to her higher education, she has attended complementary courses in Revit and Rhino.
Degree in Civil Engineering from Universidade de Coimbra (2004). She worked for various companies, including Central Projetos (2004-2006), Quadrante, Engenharia (2007-2009), Energia Técnica (2009-2013), Planex (2016-2018) and Graucelsius (2018-2022). In addition to her higher education, she has attended complementary courses in AutoCad and gas network planning and several workshops in leadership and team building, emotional intelligence and conflict management. She joined the Fragmentos team in 2022.
Degree in Architecture from the Universidade Lusíada de Lisboa (1994). While she was still studying this course, she began to work with the Nobre Leitão studio (1991-1996). Over the next four years, she worked with Dimensão Cinco (1996-1997) and CPU Planeamento (1998-1999). After that, she developed projects on a freelance basis. She later worked with the firm Spinarq (2001-2004), after which she spent a longer period with CPU Architects International (1998-2001; 2008-2018). She joined the Fragmentos team in 2020 and, after six months, took on the role of project coordinator.
Degree in Architecture from the Faculty of Architecture of the Universidade de Lisboa (1994). The same year, he founded the Fragmentos group, together with architects Duarte Pinto-Coelho and Pedro Silva Lopes. During the early years of his professional career, he worked with the studios Ruy Jervis d’Athouguia, PMC Arquitetos and Carvalheira Arquitetos. He frequently participates in conferences, exhibitions and seminars. In addition to his professional activity, he also participates in the field of culture, as a member of the board of directors of Guilherme Cossoul, founding member of the Mínimo theatre company, and director and actor with the theatre group altaCena. Miguel Martins Santos is responsible for the Financial department.
Degree in Architecture from the Faculty of Architecture of the Universidade de Lisboa (2002). He worked with Atelier Tomás Azevedo Neves (2001-2004), Grupo Sacoor Brothers (2004-2006) and Arquiteam studio (2006-2008). He developed projects on a freelance basis, mostly in the tourism sector, working for long periods with the Villa Magna and Ritz hotels (2006-2011). He joined the Fragmentos team in 2011 and in 2017 took on the role of project coordinator. Two years later, Miguel became an associate architect. In addition to his higher education, he has attended complementary courses in Revit and works management.
Integrated Master’s in Architecture specialising in urban planning from the Faculty of Architecture of the Universidade de Lisboa (2018). While she was still studying, she collaborated with GESTU, a research centre from the same faculty. Patrícia completed a professional internship with Opera Design Matters, after which she stayed on as a junior architect (2019-2022). In addition to her higher education, she has attended complementary courses and seminars in Universidade de Lisboa and PROAP. She joined the Fragmentos team in 2022.
Degree in Architecture from the Faculty of Architecture of the Universidade Lusíada de Lisboa (1994). In the same year, he founded the Fragmentos group together with architects Duarte Pinto-Coelho and Miguel Martins Santos. In the early years of his professional career, he worked with the architects António Barreiros Ferreira and Alberto França Dória. Highlights from this period include his work with Sociedade Berlaymont, where he joined an international team based in Brussels for the design of the headquarters of the European Community; and with Expo 98, where he was part of the international relations team managing the assembly of the pavilions of the participating countries, in tandem with the organisers from the respective countries. Pedro Silva Lopes is responsible for the Comercial Development department.
Degree in Hotel Management from the Escola Superior de Hotelaria e Turismo do Estoril (1999). She lived for a period in Paris where she worked with Maison de France and Lusitânia Voyages (2000-2003). In 2003, she moved to Rio de Janeiro and began her collaboration with Passion Brazil Blumar Turismo (2003-2007). Highlights in her career include her work with Aquapura Douro Valley (2007), Choupana Hills Resort and Spa in Funchal (2007-2010), Pousada Pinciguaba in Paraty (2011-2012), Casa Turquesa Maison d´Hôtes in Paraty (2012-2015) and Hostels Hub (2015-2017). She joined the Fragmentos team as an assistant in 2017 and, two years later, became executive and commercial d evelopment assistant.
Degree in Architecture from the Universidade Lusíada de Lisboa (1998). Postgraduate degree in Bioclimatic Architecture, Restoration and Maintenance by Faculdade de Arquitetura da Universidade Técnica de Lisboa (2011). She is an Advisor to the LiderA environmental certification system (2011). She worked with the studios Martins Naia e Associados on the program for post-earthquake reconstruction, Azores (1999-2003), Arquiprom (2003-2005) and Moloney O’Beirne Architects, in Dublin, Irland (2006-2008). She developed projects on a freelance basis highlights include her work with Sketch Consultoria e Projetos, in Maputo, Mozambique, S+A and Guedes Cruz Arquitetos (2009-2021). She joined the Fragmentos team in 2021.
Degree in Architecture from the Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias de Lisboa (2002). She completed her professional internship in Arquitrónica studio, where she subsequently became senior architect (2003-2011). She worked with Bisel Construções for two distinct periods (2002-2008; 2012-2016). She joined the Fragmentos team in 2016 and, two years later, took on the role of project coordinator.
Degree in Architecture from the Faculty of Architecture of the Universidade de Lisboa (1996). While she was still studying this course, she began to work with the studio of the architects Carlos Macedo and Bernando Daupiás Alves (1993-2000). She worked with RRJ Arquitetos (2000-2002) and Gonçalo Pires Marques Arquitetos (2002-2008), with a brief spell at Muniz Desdará Arquitetos, in Fortaleza, Brazil. She co-founded Transforma studio, through which she developed projects on a freelance basis (2008-2020). She joined the Fragmentos team in 2020.
Degree in Architecture from the Faculty of Architecture of the Universidade Técnica de Lisboa (1994). While she was still studying this course, she began to work with the studio of the architect Carmo Osório (1989). Over the next years, she worked with CPU Architects International (1997) and Porto Pim (1999-2000). After that, she lived for a period in the Netherlands where she worked with Beekink en Molenaar (2000-2006) and C Concept Design (2006-2010). Highlights in her career include her work with PROAP (2010-2012), Addon e TIP (2018-2021) and Opera (2018-2021). She developed projects on a freelance basis (1989-2021). In addition to her higher education, she has attended complementary courses in painting and drawing. She joined the Fragmentos team in 2021.
Degree in Applied Psychology specialising in education from ISPA (2006). She participated in an international exchange programme with the Universidad de Salamanca, Spain. She worked as social responsibility project coordinator with the organisation Entrajuda (2006-2012). She lived for a period in Rio de Janeiro where she worked for RemaxIN (2013-2014). She later joined the Fragmentos team (2018). In addition to her higher education, she has attended a course for social organisation management.
Degree in Architecture from the Faculty of Architecture of the Universidade de Lisboa (1994). She worked with the studio Plano X (1995-2005) and, at the same time, she worked as external consultant at the Directorate-General of Registry and Notary Services (1996-2001) and at the Court of Auditors (1997-1998). She joined the Fragmentos team in 2005 and in 2017 took on the role of project coordinator. Two years later, Teresa became an associate architect.
Degree in Architectural Sciences from the Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias de Lisboa (2006). He began his career with Fragmentos (2002-2008) and later worked with Utópica studio (2008-2019). A decade later, he became part of the Fragmentos team once again (2020). In addition to his higher education, he has attended complementary courses in equipment design and motion design.
Integrated Master’s in Architecture from ISCTE (2013). He settled in Lisbon, where he worked with the firms Nova Conservação, restoration and conservation of artistic and cultural heritage (2014-2015), ComA (2015-2018) and Zinho Antunes (2018-2020). He joined the Fragmentos team in 2020. In addition to his higher education, he has attended complementary courses in design, multimedia and 3D, Sketchup and Revit.
Degree in Architecture from the Universidade Lusófona (2005) and in Interior Design from IADE (1998). Postgraduate degree in Renewable Energies in Buildings from the Escola Superior de Tecnologia de Setúbal (2009). She worked with the studios Arquinvest (2000-2004) and Aripa (2005-2010), after which she developed projects on a freelance basis. She joined the Fragmentos team in 2017. In addition to her higher education, she has attended complementary courses in stage and costume design, drawing and design.
Degree in Communication Sciences (2014) and Master's Degree in Contemporary Culture and New Technologies from NOVA University of Lisbon (2017). In addition to her higher education, she has attended complementary courses in documentary and project management, she was part of the organization of FACA – Festa da Antropologia, Cinema e Arte and a member of the judging panel of DocLisboa’s Verdes Anos Competition (2015). She has worked with Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation (2019-2022) and other national and international institutions. She joined the Fragmentos team in 2022.
This building has undergone major alterations since its construction which profoundly changed its original character, which is estimated to date from the second half of the 18th century when it formerly functioned as a school.
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