We design spaces that transform the way people live, work and inhabit Lisbon. Residential architecture, building rehabilitation and signature projects — from concept to completion.
F. Simões is an architecture firm in Lisbon founded on a single conviction: every project must emerge from its context — the light, the terrain, the life of those who will inhabit the space.
We work in residential architecture, building rehabilitation in Lisbon and contemporary architecture projects that seek the essence of each brief. From the first sketch to construction supervision, our commitment is one: rigour and attention to detail.
A team with proven experience in residential architecture, urban rehabilitation and large-scale projects in Lisbon.
Architect — Founder
Master's degree in Architecture from the Faculty of Architecture and Arts at Universidade Lusíada de Lisboa. Founded Scoha — Sociedade de Edifícios de Habitação in 1990, collaborated on the evaluation team for Parque das Nações (1998–2000), and established Atelier Francisco Simões in 2008. Over three decades dedicated to the practice of architecture in Lisbon.
fsimoes@fsimoes.pt
Architect
Architects
Over more than 20 years, the studio has benefited from the collaboration of several architects who contributed to the quality and diversity of the projects delivered.
View collaborators →Every service starts from the same premise: understanding what you need before designing what you want.
Design of houses, single-family homes and apartments in Lisbon. We create homes that respond to each family's way of life — with attention to natural light, spatial flow and integration with the surroundings.
View projects →Intervention in existing buildings in Lisbon with respect for the memory of the place. We work the relationship between the pre-existing and the contemporary — to rehabilitate is to reinterpret, not to erase.
View projects →Full coordination of all project specialities and complete licensing management with Lisbon City Council. We guide every phase so the process is clear, predictable and free of surprises.
Learn more →A selection of work that reflects our approach: context, materiality and attention to detail.
A clear process, no surprises. Each phase has defined goals and the client follows every step.
We listen to what you need, analyse the site and define the brief together. No commitment.
We develop the architectural concept with plans, volumes and materials. This is where the project takes shape.
Full execution project with all engineering specialities. We handle the licensing process with Lisbon City Council.
Regular site visits to ensure the project is built as designed. No deviations.
The cost of an architecture project in Lisbon depends on the scale, complexity and type of intervention. Residential projects can start from €5,000 for simple renovations and exceed €30,000 for new-build houses. At our studio, every budget is tailored after a free initial consultation.
A residential architecture project in Lisbon typically takes between 4 to 12 months, depending on the complexity. This includes the preliminary study, draft project, execution project and licensing with Lisbon City Council. Licensing can add an additional 3 to 6 months.
An architecture studio develops construction, rehabilitation and renovation projects for buildings. Services include architectural design, licensing projects, coordination of engineering specialities, construction supervision and technical consulting. The goal is to transform needs into functional and aesthetically refined spaces.
Yes. In Lisbon, any intervention that alters the structure, façade or use of a building requires an architecture project signed by a registered architect. This is especially relevant in historic areas, where urban planning regulations are more demanding.
The first meeting is free and without commitment. Tell us what you need and let's figure out together how we can help.
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