I’m Filipe Madeira Reis, an architecture professional based in Lisbon, with a strong focus on design that connects urban life, landscape, and heritage. My academic path across Lisbon and Italy, plus international experience through Erasmus, shaped the way I think about space: as something that should be functional, sustainable, and deeply rooted in local identity.…

Filipe Madeira Reis

I’m Filipe Madeira Reis, an architecture professional based in Lisbon, with a strong focus on design that connects urban life, landscape, and heritage. My academic path across Lisbon and Italy, plus international experience through Erasmus, shaped the way I think about space: as something that should be functional, sustainable, and deeply rooted in local identity.…

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I’m Filipe Madeira Reis, an architecture professional based in Lisbon, with a strong focus on design that connects urban life, landscape, and heritage. My academic path across Lisbon and Italy, plus international experience through Erasmus, shaped the way I think about space: as something that should be functional, sustainable, and deeply rooted in local identity.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Italian
Intermediate
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Architect at EMBAIXADA
April 1, 2025 - Present
Architecture student / Thesis project at Thalassotherapy Centre on the Ria Formosa (final Master’s thesis)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Developed a waterfront revitalisation proposal for Tavira’s riverfront, bringing the urban core closer to the salt pans and Ria Formosa. The project proposes a Thalassotherapy Centre and leisure complex, emphasising sustainable mobility, public space requalification, local identity, and nature- and water-based treatments.
Founder at Ode-lírio Architecture and Design competition platform
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Founded Ode-lírio, a platform for architecture and design competitions that helps ideas flourish through open calls, mentorship, and promotion. The organisation guides challenges using the UN Sustainable Development Goals, supporting students and professionals in developing disruptive, practice-relevant proposals.
Architect at InovarX (University Residences Competition, UAlg)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Participated in the winning team for the university residences competition at UAlg, contributing to concept development and design under the InovarX program (2023-2025).
Chairman of the Supervisory Board at AEFA
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Led governance and oversight as Chair of the Supervisory Board for AEFA (2022-2023).
Project team member at EMBAIXADA Arquitetura (Lisbon Cultural, Training and Civic Affairs Department, AEFA)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Contributed to a winning architecture competition team for UAlg student residences. Worked as part of a collaborative project team, supporting design and development activities within the competition process.
Founder at EYE VIZ architecture rendering platform
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2024
Co-founded a rendering-focused platform aimed at supporting architectural visualisation workflows. Built to help transform architectural concepts into clear, compelling visual communication.
InovarX President of the Fiscal Council at AEFA
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019
Served as President of the Fiscal Council for AEFA (2016–2019), supporting governance and internal oversight activities.

Education

Science and Technology Course at Dr. Jorge Augusto Correia Secondary School
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Integrated Master’s in Architecture at Faculty of Architecture of the University of Lisbon (FAUL)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024
Erasmus Program in Architecture at Politecnico di Milano - Faculty of Architecture (PoliMi)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Cultural, Training, and Civism Department at AEFA
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Integrated Master’s in Architecture at Faculty of Architecture of the University of Lisbon (FAUL)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024
Erasmus Program in Architecture at Politecnico di Milano - Faculty of Architecture (PoliMi)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Dr. Jorge Augusto Correia Secondary School at Dr. Jorge Augusto Correia Secondary School (Tavira)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Integrated Master's Degree in Architecture at Faculty of Architecture, University of Lisbon (FAUL)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2024
Erasmus Programme in Architecture at Politecnico di Milano - Facoltà di Architettura (PoliMi)
January 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023
Secondary Education at Dr. Jorge Augusto Correia Secondary School (Tavira)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018

Qualifications

Basic Course on Safety – PoliMi
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Workers Specific Training – PoliMi
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Charrette Competition (Second Place) – Lusófona University of Humanities and Technologies
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Charrette Competition (Third Place) – Lusófona University of Humanities and Technologies
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Basic Course on Safety PoliMi
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Workers Specific Training PoliMi
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Charrette Competition (Second Place) - Lusófona University of Humanities and Technologies
January 1, 2021 - April 5, 2026
Charrette Competition (Third Place) - Lusófona University of Humanities and Technologies
January 1, 2020 - April 5, 2026
Chairman of the Supervisory Board, AEFA
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Travel & Hospitality

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