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NEWS - FINALIST in the Architizer Awards 2026
We have been awarded the TOP 5% PME de Portugal 2026 certification.
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THE STORY
Atelier Nonarquitetura is an architecture practice specializing in architecture and sustainable design, founded in May 2012 by architect João Paulo de Jesus Lemos Vieira.
Working with an ever-evolving team, the studio has become a collaborative environment where each member contributes to transforming ideas into reality and addressing the challenges inherent in architectural practice. The projects that emerge from our way of thinking are the result of experimentation and reflection on the relationship between architecture, the environment, and the human experience.
João Paulo Vieira was born in Espinho and completed his academic studies at the Faculty of Architecture of the University of Porto (FAUP) in 1998. Years before founding the studio, he developed his professional knowledge through collaborations with several architecture practices in Porto. His architectural approach draws inspiration from the specific context of each intervention,
establishing a constructive dialogue between tradition and contemporary design. Over the years, his work has gained recognition across various international architecture platforms.
In a continuous pursuit of remaining at the forefront of architectural thinking, he has participated in numerous design and ideas competitions. Driven by the search for new architectural approaches, he conceives spaces that travel through his imagination—shaped by the books and ideas found within his extensive personal library, an enduring source of daily inspiration.
Throughout his professional practice, he has worked across a variety of rural and urban contexts, developing residential, institutional, corporate, commercial, and hospitality projects. His professional journey is defined by an enduring ambition to create harmonious architecture, thoughtfully conceived down to the smallest detail.
OUR VALUES
Our professional journey is shaped by a continuous pursuit of knowledge and a deeper understanding of architecture’s role within the society in which we live. What we design reflects not only our ongoing exploration of traditional techniques and practices, but also our study of the methods and approaches that define progressive and contemporary architecture.
Driven by the belief that knowledge is fundamental to design, we continuously seek to expand our intellectual foundation and architectural understanding. Reading and the ongoing development of our library form an essential part of this pursuit.
Our continuous engagement with diverse challenges, together with our commitment to responding to the specific needs of our clients, has established quality as a defining aspect of our practice. We provide a highly personalized and attentive service while developing architectural solutions guided by durability, functionality, comfort, sustainability, and aesthetics.
INNOVATION
NONARQUITETURA invests in the continuous development of its team’s technical capabilities and artistic skills. At the same time, our ongoing exploration of emerging architectural solutions, technologies, and possibilities enables us to conceive spaces that are both unique and recognizable.
CREATIVITY
The process of Researching, collecting, and organizing the information alongside the production of drawing, model-making, photomontage, and 3D visualizing are integral parts of our creative process. Together, these methods stimulate experimentation and contribute to the distinctive identity of each project.
TRUST
Trust is one of the fundamental principles of our practice. We seek to build strong and lasting relationships with our clients, combining high-quality architectural work with a professional and highly personalized approach throughout the design process.
QUALITY
NONARQUITETURA brings together a broad range of services, each developed by professionals specialized in their respective fields. Continuous attention to our clients’ needs and to the specific details of every project allows us to provide a highly personalized service and architectural solutions defined by consistently high standards.
SUSTAINABILITY
We believe in the importance of creating socially and environmentally responsible architecture—architecture that respects and contributes to the preservation of its natural context. Our approach therefore focuses on conserving the qualities of the existing environment while developing buildings with high levels of energy efficiency.
TEAMWORK
Our studio collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to address the different questions and challenges that emerge throughout the development of an architectural project. Teamwork enables us to provide an integrated service and to develop coordinated, efficient, and effective solutions.
