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Alice Pires Alvarenga Fonseca

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I’m an architect and founding partner of Alice Pires Arquitetura, with 8+ years of experience delivering commercial, residential, and interiors projects from early concept to construction-ready documentation and…

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I’m an architect and founding partner of Alice Pires Arquitetura, with 8+ years of experience delivering commercial, residential, and interiors projects from early concept to construction-ready documentation and on-site delivery. I enjoy turning design intent into buildable technical packages—using advanced 3D modeling, detailed detailing, and material take-offs—while keeping projects aligned with time, budget, and client expectations.

My approach is strengthened by my lived understanding of performance spaces: I’m also a lifelong classical ballet dancer who performs actively in theatres. That blend of architectural training and backstage/offstage experience helps me think about the real needs of performers and audiences. I’m a confident communicator in English (B2) and I independently manage stakeholders, suppliers, and contractors to make sure execution matches the design vision.

  • Joined September 2026

Languages

  • PortugueseFluent
  • EnglishAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Real Estate & Construction
  • Professional Services
  • Retail
  • Education

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Projects · 5

Bespoke Joinery Package — 20 Custom Pieces Detailed for Fabrication

A complete bespoke joinery package for a residential interior: 20 custom pieces (cabinetry, wall panelling, storage, media units, wardrobes) documented from a joinery plan with a full item schedule (MA01–MA20) through to individual fabrication details. Each piece is specified with material, finish, dimensions and construction details — issued directly to the workshop for fabrication. This is my core strength: turning a design into joinery drawings a maker can build from without guesswork. Vectorworks, delivered in VMX, DWG and PDF

  • Architect
  • Architectural Illustrator
  • Designer
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Stone Wall & Walnut Joinery (Before / After)

From documentation to finished result. A dining area taken from construction through to completion — a stone-clad feature wall, custom walnut joinery unit, and stone dining table. The before/after shows drawings realised on site: the joinery, materials and details I documented, built and installed. I don't just draw — I understand how things get built, which is why my technical drawings work on site.

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  • Designer
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Residential Apartment — Space Planning & Furniture Layout

Full renovation of a residential apartment, reorganised around an integrated living and dining area anchored by a custom slatted media unit, with a home office and a private suite. My work covered the full arc: concept and layout, material and fixture specification, and a complete set of construction documents including custom joinery and stonework detailing. Produced in Vectorworks. I take a space from layout through to buildable documentation.

  • Architect
  • Architectural Illustrator
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Interior Concept & Material Palette - Moodboard

Concept and material direction for a high-end residential interior — the atmosphere, palette and materiality that guide the scheme before technical development. Palette: travertine, pale timber and brushed metals, grounded by an earth-toned range (burlap, coconut flour, cinnamon, slate). I develop the concept and material story for a project and then translate it into full technical documentation. This board sets the direction; the drawing packages make it buildable.

  • Architect
  • Architectural Illustrator
  • Designer
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Commercial Office — Full Construction Documentation Set

Complete construction documentation for a commercial office fit-out — taken from layout through to a full, buildable drawing set for contractors. Delivered as a full set: Layout & furniture plan Demolition & construction plan Electrical & data Finishes schedule Glazing plan Custom joinery — detailed Produced in Vectorworks and issued for construction, all coordinated and dimensioned. Final files in .VMX, DWG, and PDF. I turn a brief and a layout into a coordinated set a contractor can build directly from.

  • Architect
  • Architectural Illustrator
  • Designer
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Work experience· 6 roles

Architect · AS Design ArquiteturaMay 2022 – Jul 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos

Managed on-site delivery for high-end residential renovations, overseeing 8–10 apartment refurbishments simultaneously. Coordinated 10–30 suppliers and contractors per project to ensure quality, timelines, and on-site execution matched the design intent.

Architect — Site Delivery & Supplier Coordination · AS Design ArquiteturaMay 2022 – Jul 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos

Delivered 8–10 high-end residential interiors on site, coordinating with joiners, suppliers, and contractors. Resolved buildability issues against the drawings by aligning on-site conditions with documentation, supporting successful execution and smooth technical handoffs.

Architect · Paola Ribeiro InterioresJan 2022 – Apr 2022 · 4 mos

Responsible for executive/technical design on ultra-high-end residential projects. Produced full construction documentation and 3D models using Vectorworks, AutoCAD, and SketchUp to support buildable detailing and coordination.

Architect — Executive & Technical Design · Paola Ribeiro InterioresJan 2022 – Apr 2022 · 4 mos
Architect & Founding Partner · Alice Pires ArquiteturaNov 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 1 mo
Architecture Intern · ARC ArquiteturaJul 2015 – Aug 2016 · 1 yr 2 mos

Education· 7

Postgraduate — Commercial & Retail Architecture · IPOG2021 – 2022
Postgraduate — Digital & Parametric Architecture · Belas Artes, São Paulo2020 – 2021
BArch — Architecture & Urban Planning · Centro Universitário Izabela Hendrix2014 – 2018
Registered architect — CAU (Brazil) · CAU2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards

Registered architect (CAU)2030 – 2026

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