BIO🌍 I am a Senior Architect and designer with 12+ years of international experience, deeply influenced by my Portuguese roots and shaped by years of practice in Norway. My expertise spans architecture, urban planning, and geographic/territory mapping — from socio-economic territory data analyses and feasibility studies to detailed construction documents. I bring strong technical skills in design, BIM (Revit), sustainability, and ecological transition, complemented by training in Innovation in Ecological Transition at the European Institute of Innovation for Sustainability. My professional path has allowed me to integrate architectural practice with climate impact assessment, ArcGIS mapping, and advanced digital tools, delivering innovative, data-driven, and future-oriented solutions. I have collaborated across disciplines and led project management processes, ensuring smooth interdisciplinary collaboration and the ability to transform complex requirements into clear, high-quality outcomes. Through this work, I have learned that design is not only about technical execution but about listening to people, understanding market needs, and transforming visions into reality. This has strengthened my communication skills both graphical and oral— as well as client care and problem-solving abilities, ensuring that projects meet technical demands while fulfilling customer expectations. For me, design is not only a technical discipline but also a dialogue between people, nature, and technology — a vehicle to bring life, culture, and wellbeing. Fluent in Portuguese, English, and Norwegian, I am motivated to contribute to projects that foster social economy, environmental awareness, and cultural progress, ultimately improving quality of life and wellbeing.

Sara Afonso

BIO🌍 I am a Senior Architect and designer with 12+ years of international experience, deeply influenced by my Portuguese roots and shaped by years of practice in Norway. My expertise spans architecture, urban planning, and geographic/territory mapping — from socio-economic territory data analyses and feasibility studies to detailed construction documents. I bring strong technical skills in design, BIM (Revit), sustainability, and ecological transition, complemented by training in Innovation in Ecological Transition at the European Institute of Innovation for Sustainability. My professional path has allowed me to integrate architectural practice with climate impact assessment, ArcGIS mapping, and advanced digital tools, delivering innovative, data-driven, and future-oriented solutions. I have collaborated across disciplines and led project management processes, ensuring smooth interdisciplinary collaboration and the ability to transform complex requirements into clear, high-quality outcomes. Through this work, I have learned that design is not only about technical execution but about listening to people, understanding market needs, and transforming visions into reality. This has strengthened my communication skills both graphical and oral— as well as client care and problem-solving abilities, ensuring that projects meet technical demands while fulfilling customer expectations. For me, design is not only a technical discipline but also a dialogue between people, nature, and technology — a vehicle to bring life, culture, and wellbeing. Fluent in Portuguese, English, and Norwegian, I am motivated to contribute to projects that foster social economy, environmental awareness, and cultural progress, ultimately improving quality of life and wellbeing.

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BIO🌍

I am a Senior Architect and designer with 12+ years of international experience, deeply influenced by my Portuguese roots and shaped by years of practice in Norway.
My expertise spans architecture, urban planning, and geographic/territory mapping — from socio-economic territory data analyses and feasibility studies to detailed construction documents. I bring strong technical skills in design, BIM (Revit), sustainability, and ecological transition, complemented by training in Innovation in Ecological Transition at the European Institute of Innovation for Sustainability.
My professional path has allowed me to integrate architectural practice with climate impact assessment, ArcGIS mapping, and advanced digital tools, delivering innovative, data-driven, and future-oriented solutions. I have collaborated across disciplines and led project management processes, ensuring smooth interdisciplinary collaboration and the ability to transform complex requirements into clear, high-quality outcomes. Through this work, I have learned that design is not only about technical execution but about listening to people, understanding market needs, and transforming visions into reality. This has strengthened my communication skills both graphical and oral— as well as client care and problem-solving abilities, ensuring that projects meet technical demands while fulfilling customer expectations.
For me, design is not only a technical discipline but also a dialogue between people, nature, and technology — a vehicle to bring life, culture, and wellbeing. Fluent in Portuguese, English, and Norwegian, I am motivated to contribute to projects that foster social economy, environmental awareness, and cultural progress, ultimately improving quality of life and wellbeing.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Norwegian
Fluent

Work Experience

Architect at Humberto Conde Arquitectos
March 1, 2025 - Present
Lead architectural design and project coordination for residential and mixed-use developments; developed construction documents, BIM coordination, and sustainability-focused design while liaising with clients and consultants.
Architect at NSW Arkitektur
January 1, 2013 - Present
Senior architect and designer responsible for architectural and urban design projects, feasibility studies, socio-economic territory analyses, climate impact assessment, climate-smart design, ArcGIS mapping, and detailed construction documentation; performed BIM coordination and cross-disciplinary collaboration with engineers and clients.
Intern at R21 Arkitekter
January 1, 2012 - June 30, 2012
Supported architectural design development, site analysis, drafting, and modelling; assisted senior architects on project documentation.
Intern at ASEVEN
July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2010
Intern responsible for drafting, concept development, and project support across multiple stages.

Education

Associate's degree at EIIS - European Institute of Innovation for Sustainability
September 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) at The Oslo School of Architecture and Design
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012
Bachelor's Degree, Architecture at Universidade Técnica de Lisboa
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2010
Associate's degree, Sustainability Studies at EIIS - European Institute of Innovation for Sustainability
September 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) at The Oslo School of Architecture and Design
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
Bachelor's Degree, Architecture at Universidade Técnica de Lisboa
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

Innovation in Ecological Transition
September 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Innovation in Ecological Transition
September 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education