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About Us<\/h3>
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Founded in 2000 by architects Marta Couto Barros and Hugo Martins Camelo, BMC architects<\/b> focuses primarily on architecture and engineering. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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We are located in Porto, specifically in Matosinhos Sul, right next to the Casa da Arquitectura. <\/span><\/p>\n

For us, there was no better place. In addition to being natives of this city, we appreciate the creative environment that thrives here. <\/span><\/p>\n

Once a former canning industrial area, this is now home to the most innovative creative and tech companies, in a relaxed atmosphere influenced by the proximity to the sea.<\/span><\/p>\n

Over time, the experience gathered throughout the years, along with a keen understanding of market needs, has led us to complement our architectural practice with interior and furniture design, as well as consultancy services, namely in building pathology analysis, technical support, and supervision of construction and rehabilitation projects.<\/span><\/div>\n
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We carry out our work with dedication and professionalism, fully aware that every project we create, every space we design, and every person we meet are essential contributions to our growth as professionals and as individuals.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Architect<\/div>

Marta Couto Barros<\/h3>
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1998 degree in architecture from FAULP<\/p>\n

1997\u20132000 collaborated with architect C\u00e9lio Melo da Costa<\/p>\n

2000 co-founder of BMC<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Architect<\/div>

Hugo Martins Camelo<\/h3>
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1998 degree in architecture from FAULP<\/p>\n

1997\u20132000 collaborated with architect Vitor Seabra at MOFASE<\/p>\n

2000 co-founder of BMC<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Our Team<\/h3>
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Every project has a story, and every story has its characters. Meet the people who have brought our projects to life throughout our journey.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Jo\u00e3o Couto Fernandes, Pedro Cardoso, Fernando Silva, Duarte Bessa, Filipe Borda D\u2019\u00c1gua, Jo\u00e3o \u00c1vila, Jo\u00e3o Pereira, Marta P\u00e1teo, Bruno Pereira, Jos\u00e9 Neves, Renan Marinho, Nuno Stretch, Elias da Silva, Pedro Guedes, Jo\u00e3o Gabriel Ferreira, …<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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