Filipe Saraiva Arquitectos
the architects in Ourém, Portugal

Following the work of the Filipe Saraiva Arquitectos studio, from Ourém, is a guarantee of finding projects that dialogue incredibly well with their surroundings. At Ivo Tavares Studio, we use our architectural photography to accurately translate that vision. Discover this team's values in the biography below, and don't forget to scroll to the bottom of the page to see the works we've had the pleasure of photographing.

"Founded in 2001, Filipe Saraiva Architects is composed of a multidisciplinary team that seeks daily to stimulate debate and promote critical thinking regarding the practice of architecture and design.
This spirit is continuously nurtured through the analysis and discussion of every detail, every challenge, and, consequently, every project. For us, collective work is the essential foundation of the conceptual process — it is our essence.
As we are committed to the continuous improvement of our processes, each project we develop, whether public or private, is more than a transformation of space; it is also an opportunity for individual and collective transformation.

Transforming design, light, and matter into spaces that stimulate the senses of those who experience them is our daily challenge. In this process, we strive to incorporate poetry into architecture as a material expression.

Whether in the conceptual process or the way we operate daily as an organization, we remain focused on the importance of sustainability. Our mission is to create architecture for people, with respect for them, with social responsibility, and in harmony with nature and the environment.

For us, sustainability is not just a principle but a commitment that is reflected in the constant care we dedicate to integrating our projects into their surroundings and the careful analysis of their placement within specific socio-cultural and economic contexts."