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Social responsibility

Architecture mirrors the cultural and social development of a country, tells its history, preserves its past and reaches out into the future. It’s an act of courage and imagination, a clear statement of where a society is intending to go and what ideals it is actively pursuing.

Here at StudioArte, architecture serves life first since it enables the betterment of human lifestyle and interaction. We draw inspiration from the beautiful country we live in, from the stories its building tells and the from the canvas its nature provides.

We are proud to join our creative forces with just a Change, a no profit charity that focuses on building homes for those in need, giving back dignity and a brighter future to the families they help.

Architecture always needs to be a means to the betterment of society and provide an improved environment for all to live and thrive in.

Gratitude is a wonderful feeling and we hope for a contagious one too.

We'd like to encourage you to support our joined effort using the hashtag #justachangeforalgarve to make Algarve become the centre of sustainable living.

In Portimão there is an architecture studio headed by three partners with different backgrounds and visions who, together, develop unique projects with a “Moroccan touch and Portuguese techniques”.

Dutch entrepreneur Arnold Aarssen and Portuguese architect João Carriço are behind StudioArte Architecture & Design, which was founded in 2002 with the aim of serving the lifepurpose of its clients.

Currently, the team leads a multinational team of 16 architects and interior designers, half of which are Portuguese. From Italians, Argentinians, Brazilians, and Dutch, to Tunisians, they all live in Portimão, in accommodation provided by the company.

Our team believes Studio Arte stands out for its “uniqueness” and sets itself apart.

With its “specific Portuguese and sustainable signature”, with an easily identifiable concept, and adds that this characteristic brings them “a very wide variety of clients”.

The lines of the houses and the use of light are the architects’ primary concerns, such as the hidden windows or a certain angle in the façade. “We work a lot with a blind wall from the northern part to protect people from the cold and we play with the light in a way that lets it come in but leaving the sun out,” illustrated the creative director.

StudioArte’s goal is to become a “well-known company” throughout Europe and change mentalities by promoting respect for nature. “We want to move fast and promote the healthiest way of living,” stressing that “every small step is significant for the near future”.

Without damaging the existing architectural treasures, we give an identity and a sense of belonging to space where you can rest and be and where uncomplicated shapes, colours and textures blend together in peace and harmony.

We prioritise wooden structures and roofs, cork and natural insulation, and ventilated foundation, harnessing the power of sustainable design.

Social responsibility

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