I am a designer with a deep love for the arts and problem-solving. I focus on composing contextual volumes that balance light, texture, and space to tell meaningful stories that feel wholesome, human, and quietly luxurious. Over the years I have designed personal homes, luxury villas, hospitality spaces, offices and boutique stores, and I am currently shaping an eco-resort masterplan. I thrive in collaborative environments and have led projects through coordination, budgeting, drawings, execution, marketing and sales.

Belinda Mendes

I am a designer with a deep love for the arts and problem-solving. I focus on composing contextual volumes that balance light, texture, and space to tell meaningful stories that feel wholesome, human, and quietly luxurious. Over the years I have designed personal homes, luxury villas, hospitality spaces, offices and boutique stores, and I am currently shaping an eco-resort masterplan. I thrive in collaborative environments and have led projects through coordination, budgeting, drawings, execution, marketing and sales.

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I am a designer with a deep love for the arts and problem-solving. I focus on composing contextual volumes that balance light, texture, and space to tell meaningful stories that feel wholesome, human, and quietly luxurious.

Over the years I have designed personal homes, luxury villas, hospitality spaces, offices and boutique stores, and I am currently shaping an eco-resort masterplan. I thrive in collaborative environments and have led projects through coordination, budgeting, drawings, execution, marketing and sales.

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Work Experience

Architect at Self-employed
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025
Designed several of my own projects, some in collaboration: personal homes, luxury villas, hospitality, offices, boutique stores and an up- coming masterplan with an eco resort.
Project Architect at Luxury Bespoke Villas
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Managing coordination, budgeting, drawings, execution, marketing & Sales for a Real Estate company.
Senior Designer at SAV Studio
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Progressed from intern to senior designer at SAV Studio based out of Goa, London & Mumbai.
Designer / Project Architect at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Designed several projects including personal homes, luxury villas, hospitality spaces, offices and boutique stores, and developing an upcoming masterplan for an eco-resort; led concept development, collaboration, client presentations and project management.

Education

Bachelor of Architecture at Manipal University of Architecture, Manipal, India
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017
GSCE & IGCSE at St. Mary’s High School, Dubai, UAE
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor of Architecture at Manipal University of Architecture, Manipal, India
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017
High School at St. Mary's High School, Dubai, UAE (GSCE & IGCSE)
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality