Miguel

An architect graduated from the Universidade Técnica at the Faculty of Fine Arts of Lisbon in 1993, Miguel Lopes began his professional career while still pursuing his degree, working at the studio of architect João Paciência, where he participated in various projects and competitions as part of multidisciplinary teams.

He collaborated at the Frederico Valsassina studio for 26 years, from 1997 to 2023, where he participated in and developed projects, coordinating teams through processes of varying complexities, from architectural competitions to the development of different project phases and overseeing construction until final completion. Versatile in the areas of projects and construction across a wide range of sectors, including sports facilities, commercial projects, service buildings, residential buildings and complexes, and hospitality projects, some of the highlights include:

Olympic Pool Complex for the University Stadium of Lisbon and Olympic Pool Complex for the 10th African Games in Maputo, the EUL Tennis Center, and the most recent Surf Park in Óbidos. In commercial complexes, the various expansions of Braga Parque Shopping Center; Assisted Living Residences for the Mello Group in Parede, Junqueira, Parque das Nações, and Oeiras for the ACP;

Residential buildings with numerous national and international developers and investors, such as buildings at Praça de Espanha, the “Lote 3” residential complex at Belas Clube de Campo, Casal de Santa Luzia in Estefânia, Villa Infante on Av. Infante Santo, Av. 5 de Outubro 271, Rua Rodrigo da Fonseca 11 (The Nest), Artilharia Um 33 (Mulberry Hill), Rua Gomes Freire 18 (Scenic), Rua Silva Carvalho 32, Rua de São Mamede 25, Calçadinha dos Olivais, and Av. Julius Nyerere in Maputo. In hospitality, the Serra da Chela Hotel and the Belas Business Hotel in Angola, The Largo Hotel in Porto (5*), Hotel Lumen (5*), Tagus Square / NH Hotel (5*) both in Lisbon, and buildings at Fontes Pereira de Melo 18 to 26 for the Sana Group. Office buildings at Alameda dos Oceanos 117, CTT Building in Parque das Nações, RTP Headquarters in Lisbon, Novartis Headquarters in Tagus Park, and buildings and toll plaza for Brisa in Maia and Ermesinde.

He believes that technology is essentially a tool to assist the entire creative process, and that all projects are excellent challenges for exploring form and function in search of a coherent and integrated result, always with an associated aesthetic concern.

A competitive sailor from the age of 13 to 30, with a Coastal Skipper license and a sailing instructor for recreational navigation courses for three years, he has always stood out for his rigor and professionalism, overcoming difficulties with persistence and hard work. He remains closely connected to the sea and various nautical activities.