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Oriente Green Campus / LJ-Group Landscape Architecture + Saraiva + Associados + Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF)

Miwa Negoro — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 03:00:00 +0000

As cities grow denser and the boundaries between work, learning, and leisure blur, new urban models must emerge—ones that prioritize people, climate resilience, and balance with nature. Oriente Green Campus, located in Lisbon's eastern business district, embodies this vision. Transforming an abandoned commercial complex into a contemporary green hub, the project unites education, work, and landscape within a vibrant and interconnected ecosystem.

Giestal Building / Saraiva + Associados

Andreas Luco — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Rooted in the narrow streets of Junqueira, in Lisbon, this private condominium stands out for the light and simplicity of its refined geometry. Just a few meters from the spacious riverside area of Belém, which combines a great architectural richness with the hustle and bustle of this highly touristic area, making this neighborhood even more desirable. Despite being central, it is sheltered in the heart of its residential area.

01 TVN House / Saraiva e Associados

Pilar Caballero — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:00:00 +0000

Surrounded by the tropical forest in Itacaré, Brazil, disguised among the vegetation emerges Casa 01. The design was thought together with the environmental constraints and condominium regulations, ensuring that it would not stand-out on the landscape, and at the same time, it would fit within a parallel surface and avoiding extra soil movements.

One Vilamoura Apartments / Saraiva + Associados

Susanna Moreira — Mon, 24 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Featuring 29 residential apartments which blend into the landscape, the program aimed to minimize the visual impact of the built area.

Restauradores Building / Saraiva + Associados

Pilar Caballero — Sat, 04 Jan 2020 09:00:00 +0000

The refurbishment of the building in Restauradores Square, built at the end of the 19^th century, sought to respect the structural features of this period. The building has 22 independent apartments and is mixed use, combining housing on the upper levels (1st to 6th floor) and services on the lower ground floor and in the basement. Prior to the refurbishment, the apartments, although licensed for residential use, were mainly used for office space and services, similar to what is still the case nowadays for the majority of the older buildings in the downtown of the city, where this one is located.

Villa Nature / Saraiva + Associados

Rayen Sagredo — Fri, 19 Oct 2018 16:00:00 +0000

The new Vilamoura residential development aims to bring together the natural and the urban in a green project which is both elegant and sober. The exclusive retreat includes 35 apartments with generously proportioned indoor and outdoor areas.

Forte Bank Headquarters / Saraiva + Associados

Cristobal Rojas — Fri, 14 Apr 2017 19:00:00 +0000

The Alliance Bank, 10th largest in Kazakhstan, has set itself the goal of strengthening its position on the international market in order to become one of the leading banks in Central Asia. S+A proposal was thus a cornerstone in its corporate strategy and an architectural landmark in the capital city. Currently, it was distinguished on its form & function within Astana Architecture and Design & Business Dialogue.

Tagusgás Headquarter / Saraiva + Associados

Cristian Aguilar — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +0000

The Tagusgás headquarter, built in Parque de Negócios do Cartaxo, stands out as one of most innovative buildings in Portugal by its bold design based on sustainability characteristics, being the first offices building certified by the BREEAM in Portugal.

Fluvial and Tourist Quay of Folgosa / Saraiva + Associados

Cristian Aguilar — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 00:00:00 +0000

A mirror of subtleties on the shore of Douro river

New Judiciary Police Department ‘s Headquarters / Saraiva + Associados

Daniel Sánchez — Sat, 17 May 2014 00:00:00 +0000

The new Judiciary Police Department headquarters, in Lisbon, Portugal, was inaugurated on 11 th March 2014. Saraiva + Associados was responsible for the architecture project, which aimed to conserve the history and values of this public institution. The total intervention area has 98.000 sqm.

EXPO 2017 Finalist Proposal / Saraiva + Associados

Alison Furuto — Sun, 01 Sep 2013 01:00:00 +0000

Designed for the Expo 2017 theme "The Energy of the Future", Saraiva + Associados' proposal was recently selected as one of the top 10 finalists in the competition. Their concept proposes an enduring landmark in Astana that integrates renewables, efficiency, clean technologies and sustainability into livable and feasible architecture where "Energy is Life". From the master plan to the individual buildings, this design embraces the idea that "Life should be built on the conservation of energy" and clearly makes a statement that energy concerns on Buildings and City Planning can be put immediately into action - and the best way to do it is by providing high quality contemporary concepts that efficiently integrates proven technology into feasible designs that can effectively make the difference today. More images and architects' description after the break.

Del Mar Village Condominium / Saraiva + Associados

Jonathan Alarcón — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000

This private Condominium is comprised of 70 dwellings subdivided into 9 housing blocks, which are aggregated in 3 bodies of one or two-bedroom apartment. The aim is to reach exceptional quality and therefore the Complex offers a leisure facility that includes a swimming pool.This feature is complemented with green areas and wooden decks for pedestrian use.

Beatriz Angelo Hospital / Saraiva + Associados

Victoria King — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 01:00:00 +0000

Beatriz Ângelo Hospital

Sushicafé Avenida / Saraiva + Associados

Andrew Rosenberg — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

In April 2011 the most recent Japanese restaurant opened in Lisbon. Created by the Architecture Practice “Saraiva + Associados”, the aim of this design was to reflect different facets of Japanese culture. The thought was to surprise the clientele by letting them discover new textures, new colours and new scents in every step they take or even in every visit they make.

Pátio Luso / Saraiva + Associados

Nico Saieh — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 01:00:00 +0000

Placed in the heart of the Oporto’s down town, at the Carlos Alberto Square, the Pátio Luso – Urban Rehabilitation project, is composed by two built bodies, for multifamily housing, commerce and services, with a common yard space. The rehabilitation program covers a total of 8 buildings and takes start at a most emblematic building, which hosted the old “Luso Café”, a landmark of the city's history, having served, among other memories, such as campaign headquarters of General Humberto Delgado for the Presidential Election of 1958.

HDC in Monte Gordo / Saraiva + Associados

Nico Saieh — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Monte Gordo is characterized by being a former fishing village located between the ocean and a vast pine forest.