Lima da Costa Arquitectura
the architects in Porto, Portugal

It is with great pleasure that our Ivo Tavares Studio team follows the trajectory of Lima da Costa Arquitectura, a Porto-based atelier known for its thoughtful and integrated approach. Over the years, we have had the privilege of photographically documenting their works, capturing how each project harmoniously integrates into its context. Our lenses always seek to capture the essence of their work, revealing the materiality and light that bring their buildings to life.

Pedro Lima da Costa was born in Vila Nova de Famalicão in 1984 and earned his degree in Architecture from the Faculty of Architecture of the University of Porto (FAUP) in 2009.

During his academic career, he completed an internship at FAUP and worked with architectural firms such as those of Óscar da Silva Lopes and Vitorino Reis Camelo, gaining experience across various facets of architectural practice. Later, he collaborated with the firm Nuno Valentim, Arquitectura e Reabilitação until 2016, where he contributed to projects including the French School of Porto, the Biodiversity Gallery at the University of Porto (Botanical Garden), the house on Rua do Teatro, and the Manuel da Nóbrega University Center in Coimbra.

In 2009, he founded Lima da Costa Arquitectura, based in Porto. He has developed an extensive portfolio of residential projects, with several works featured in both national and international publications, establishing his contribution to the landscape of contemporary architecture.

Key awards include:The João de Almada Prize (2014) — as a collaborator with CEFAUP — for the Multifunctional Building designed by architect José Marques da Silva in Porto.
The National Urban Rehabilitation Prize (2019) — as a collaborator with Nuno Valentim, Arquitectura e Reabilitação — for the house on Rua do Teatro in Porto.