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Contacto Atlântico is a Portugal-based architecture studio founded in 1996 by architect André Caiado. With offices in Lisbon and São Paulo, the practice operates internationally, delivering projects across a wide range of scales and sectors. The studio is defined by its multidisciplinary structure, bringing together architects, engineers, interior designers, and landscape specialists into an integrated design process. This approach allows for a comprehensive understanding of each project, ensuring consistency from concept to execution while responding precisely to contextual, functional, and technical challenges. Contacto Atlântico works across residential, hospitality, commercial, healthcare, and urban-scale projects, often focusing on rehabilitation and transformation within complex urban environments. Their architecture is characterized by clarity, precision, and a strong sensitivity to context, balancing contemporary design with historical and cultural conditions. The studio places a strong emphasis on innovation and efficiency, incorporating advanced tools such as BIM, virtual reality visualization, and sustainable design strategies including NZEB (Net Zero Energy Buildings). This technological integration enhances accuracy, sustainability, and performance across all project phases. Recognized as one of the leading architecture firms in Portugal, Contacto Atlântico has developed over three decades of experience, building long-term collaborations with international clients and delivering projects that combine architectural quality, functionality, and long-term value.
