I am a creative and highly skilled Interior Architect with nearly 20 years of international experience, specializing in delivering high-end hospitality, cultural, commercial, and residential projects. I excel at leading multidisciplinary teams, managing project execution from concept through to delivery, and maintaining strong client relationships. Passionate about innovative, sustainable, and human-centered design. I thrive in coordinating complex design ecosystems, overseeing FF&E specification and procurement, and guiding projects from competitions and concept development to detailed design and delivery. I value collaboration, clear communication, and delivering results that meet client needs and elevate environments.

Ana Bento

I am a creative and highly skilled Interior Architect with nearly 20 years of international experience, specializing in delivering high-end hospitality, cultural, commercial, and residential projects. I excel at leading multidisciplinary teams, managing project execution from concept through to delivery, and maintaining strong client relationships. Passionate about innovative, sustainable, and human-centered design. I thrive in coordinating complex design ecosystems, overseeing FF&E specification and procurement, and guiding projects from competitions and concept development to detailed design and delivery. I value collaboration, clear communication, and delivering results that meet client needs and elevate environments.

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I am a creative and highly skilled Interior Architect with nearly 20 years of international experience, specializing in delivering high-end hospitality, cultural, commercial, and residential projects.
I excel at leading multidisciplinary teams, managing project execution from concept through to delivery, and maintaining strong client relationships.
Passionate about innovative, sustainable, and human-centered design.

I thrive in coordinating complex design ecosystems, overseeing FF&E specification and procurement, and guiding projects from competitions and concept development to detailed design and delivery. I value collaboration, clear communication, and delivering results that meet client needs and elevate environments.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
Norwegian
Advanced
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Swedish
Intermediate
Danish
Intermediate
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Lead Interior Architect at ANEMONE STUDIO AS
January 1, 2014 - Present
Lead design and coordination across hospitality, office, residential, and cultural sectors; manage projects from competitions and concept development to detail design, joinery, FF&E specification, procurement, and interior styling. Oversee interdisciplinary collaboration and ensure client satisfaction throughout all project phases. Prepare project fee proposals, manage budgets, and ensure timely delivery.
Interim General Manager at ANEMONE STUDIO AS
January 1, 2021 - Present
Managed accounting, invoicing, procurement, and office operations. Directed internal workflows, staff routines, and team development initiatives.
Architect at Broadway Malyan, Lisboa
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2013
Led architectural and interior design projects from concept to execution across Europe, Africa, and South America; specialized in concept development, detailed execution drawings, and branding integration. Representative projects included Hotel Oriental refurbishment (90 keys), Hotel Trópico refurbishment (280 keys), Espaço Guimarães (shopping centre) development.
Office Manager at Broadway Malyan, São Paulo
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Office management and operations support for regional activities.

Education

Master in Architecture at FAUP – Faculty of Architecture – University of Porto, Portugal
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2006
ERASMUS Exchange Programme at Ceské Vysoké UčenÍ Technické v Praze – Faculty of Architecture, Prague
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Real Estate & Construction, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other