Olá, sou o Hugo.
Hi, I'm Hugo.
Hej, jag heter Hugo.
For the last ten years I’ve been an architect.
I’ve worked in Portugal, the United Kingdom and Sweden.
Preface
My experience working with a range of clients with varying expectations and requirements, on projects both big and small, has enabled me to develop excellent work pace and organisational abilities, strong coordination and design skills, a keen eye for detail, and active engagement in all creative stages. In addition to my design expertise, I am proficient in computer use and learning new software and skills. I am a keen learner, constantly striving to improve myself. I am passionate about designing furniture and working towards sustainability.
My experience working with a range of clients with varying expectations and requirements, on projects both big and small, has enabled me to develop excellent work pace and organisational abilities, strong coordination and design skills, a keen eye for detail, and active engagement in all creative stages. In addition to my design expertise, I am proficient in computer use and learning new software and skills. I am a keen learner, constantly striving to improve myself. I am passionate about designing furniture and working towards sustainability.
Contact
Get in touch to discuss a project, collaborate, share an idea or just to say hello. You can reach me
by email. You can also find me on LinkedIn.
Get in touch to discuss a project, collaborate, share an idea or just to say hello.
You can reach me
by email. You can also find me on LinkedIn.
Experience
2024—present
Senior Architect
Portugal
My current role involves working on new-builds and refurbishment projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, liaising with clients, contractors and suppliers, and assisting with project tendering, resource allocation and project management. Furthermore, I am assisting with the digital transformation and branding of the studio, introducing BIM and new CAD technologies, as well as 3D modeling and 3D visualisation.
2022—2024
Architect
Portugal
Worked on multidisciplinary commercial and residential projects, including a multimillion-euro retail development for a major national retailer. Collaborated with Partner Architects and communicated with suppliers and contractors. Produced BIM models, design specifications, drawings, 3D renderings, and reports, and assisted with project tendering.
2021—2022
Freelance
Architect
Sweden
Designed private residential projects in Sweden and acquired new software skills. Attended CPD courses on building with wood in partnership with Swedish Wood (Svenskt Trä). Additionally, studied Swedish as a second language full-time.
2016—2020
Architect
United Kingdom
Collaborated on multidisciplinary mixed-use projects, including a multimillion-pound Welsh rail project. Worked in small teams and coordinated with clients, consultants, and contractors. Organized and led design workshops on BIM technologies. Led BIM design on all projects, delivering BIM models, design specifications, drawings, and reports. Supported project programmes, scopes, tendering, and resourcing.
Assistant Architect
Portugal
Professional internship for registration with the Order of Architects (Ordem dos Arquitectos) in Portugal. During this internship, I assisted on mixed-use projects, including a project that was nominated for the European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture — Mies van der Rohe Award. I accompanied Partner Architects on site and at project meetings, and focused on preliminary and detailed design. My responsibilities included producing drawings, models, and 3D renderings.
Education
2021—2022
Umevux
Swedish Language
Sweden
Municipal adult education (komvux) at SFI level (Svenska för invandrare nivå) and basic level (Grundläggande nivå) in Swedish as a second language (Svenska som andraspråk).
2008—2013
ISCTE-IUL
MArch
Portugal
Master of Architecture degree (MArch). Involved in various academic activities such as field trips, exhibition curation, and seminar organization.
2005—2008
ESAQ
Arts
Portugal
Secondary education in Arts. Majored in Geometry and Design.
Skills
Software
Advanced knowledge of Revit, Archicad, AutoCAD, SketchUp, V-Ray, Word and Powerpoint.
Intermediate skills in Enscape, Twinmotion, Photoshop, InDesign and Excel.
Basic skills in 3ds Max, Rhino and Illustrator.
Languages
Fluent in English and Portuguese.
Good knowledge of Swedish.