Archinews

There ia something very good about Portuguese culture, a good balance between Rigor and Creativity. This makes the environment particularly stimulating… Then there is that the other side which is less interesting in Portugal: a lack of civility… Pedro Ressano Garcia, Ressano Garcia Arquitectos ed#74

A year ago, for a few days, AI (Artificial Intelligence) terrified him, until he realised that his brain is necessary and that the architect – who is an ‘old man’ – is not at risk of extinction… Machines are not ‘yet’ allowed to dream… André Caiado, Contacto Atlântico ed#73

«As Antoine de Saint-Exupéry said, “what is essential is invisible to the eye”. And perhaps that is exactly where true luxury begins: in what cannot be seen, but can be felt…» Ana Rita Soares, ArchiNews ed#71

«The big difference that has been felt in the act of making architecture has to do with time. Everything today is done much more quickly…» Miguel Martins Santos (Fragmentos), ed#70

I still think we shouldn’t build another square centimeter! Just think about climate change and the negative impact of building. I even tried to introduce a subject at school called ‘demolitions’… Instead of construction, demolition… And yes, it’s crazy to see an architect advocating ‘zero construction’!» Michele Cannatà (Cannatà&Fernandes), ed#68

«We don’t live bound by the need to have a common thread. Our approach is always that of a blank canvas…» PLANO HUMANO, ArchiNews ed#65

«It seems to me that we have access to so much information that we are ‘dumbing down’…» INÊS GAVINHO, ArchiNews ed#65

«We came to the conclusion that what brought to architecture and the joy we have in designing ultimately make up only 20 percent of professional satisfaction, with the remaining 80 percent being inexplicable challenges in the process. The goal is to reach 60 percent satisfaction…» VISIOARQ, ArchiNews ed#64

«Everything is done with critical thinking, the detail that enhances the aesthetic component, which isn’t detached from its function. We’re not just seeking the shape. The whole package has to be of high quality. And in all projects, we aim to give the client what they didn’t know they wanted…» OPENBOOK, ArchiNews ed#63

«It is always different being a woman in the profession… The profession itself is also very selfish. To be a truly successful architect, you need exclusive dedication to work. Some people travel every week and work compulsively, without breaks, holidays, Saturdays, or Sundays…» Ana Costa, ArchiNews ed#62