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  • Experimental is an architecture practice.
    We create, design, plan, and build at a fast and furious pace, bringing nature and industry together.

    Team

    António Mesquita, Diana Santos, Elói Gonçalves
    Aleksandra Omanska, Adam Mastalir, Haritsya Putri, Mariana Fonseca, Matilde Aleixo, Sara Sampaio

    Alice Morel, Camila Cadaval, Catarina Silva, Chan Song, Elena Bergamaschi, Federico Vidilini, Greta Febelli, José Guerra, Kornel Kluba, Lavinia Rolando, Letícia Guiraudeli, Johanna Hofmann, Manon Nogard, Mara Neag, Margarida Alexandre, Mehmet Karakaya, Miguel Van-Zeller, Naeun Kwon, Nuno Santiago, Otto Mattsson, Raquel Stattmiller, Raquel Torres, Sami Sahli, Sara Sampaio, Tae Seung Seong, Tereza Jeckelova

    Collaborations

    Artem Oslamovskyi, Duoma, Fala atelier, Mafalda Salgueiro, B86 Digital, Onur Ozman, Pomo Landscapes, Surreal Estudio, Space Odyssey, Samuel Reis, Taller Alexis Schullman, Visualtonic, Ziemia.

    Prizes

    1st Place – Laboratory Building in Leça, Porto
    2nd Place – Eugénio dos Santos School, Lisbon
    1st Place – Outeiro Housing Cooperative, Maia
    1st Place – 18 Housing Units in Alcântara, Lisbon
    1st Place – Laboratory Building in Almada, Lisbon
    1st Place – Olivais Market, Lisbon
    1st Place – 150 Housing Units in Almada
    1st Place – 48 Housing Units in Setúbal
    1st Place – 53 Housing Units in Campolide, Lisbon
    3rd Place – Paula Vicente Primary School, Lisbon
    3rd Place – 18 Housing Units in Beato, Lisbon
    3rd Place – Concha Municipal Swimming Pool, Santiago de Compostela

    External

    2021_Critics at UTS Capstone: Post-labour Social condenser

    2021_Lecture at ISCTE Lisbon: a turma mais fixe

    2022_Critics and Lecture at HEAD Genève: portraits & mirrors

    2022_Master Thesis Jury at ISCTE Lisbon: os suspeitos do costume

    2022_Lecture at FAUP: on Housing

    2023_Group Exhibit at Casa da Arquitectura: Maracujália

    2023_Lecture at FAUL Lisbon: Praxis
2023_Group Exhibit: Rua da Fontinha 43
    2025_Lecture at FAUP - Construção 2
    2025_Lecture atSemana da Reabilitação do Porto
    2026_Lecture at Mês da Habitação Lisboa
    2026_Engaging manoeuvres - Trienal de Lisboa
    2026_GAAT Museum, group exhibition

    Teaching

    2022/ 2024 - Teaching at ISCTE Lisbon

    Open Positions

    Intern
    We are looking for a motivated and creative architecture student or recent graduate interested in working on real projects, from concept to execution, within a collaborative studio environment.

    Tasks
    Minimum commitment of 6 months
    Availability to start in March 2027
    Knowledge of Rhino
    Interest in architectural design and technical development
    Teamwork and good communication skills
    Good English; Portuguese is a plus

    Profile
    Hands-on experience in an international and multidisciplinary studio
    Participation in ongoing architectural projects
    Collaborative working environment in Porto

    Local
    Porto

    Send
    CV + portfolio to jobs@experimental.com.pt