ASFgA (Alexandre Silva Fernandes - Gabinete de Arquitectura)

ASFgA (Alexandre Silva Fernandes - Gabinete de Arquitectura) is a verified architect operating from Montijo, serving clients across the Lisbon metropolitan area. Based just across the Tagus River, they provide accessible expertise to homeowners and developers seeking thoughtful design solutions in both urban and riverside settings.

Their practice centers on understanding client needs within the distinct context of the region’s landscape and building traditions.

The firm delivers three core services with equal dedication

Sustainable Design, Traditional Portuguese Architecture, and Modern Architecture. Clients working on renovations or new builds benefit from their focus on environmental responsibility, integrating energy efficiency and local materials where appropriate. For those valuing heritage, they navigate Traditional Portuguese Architecture with respect for historical techniques and aesthetics, ensuring authenticity. Simultaneously, they craft Modern Architecture solutions that prioritize clean lines, functionality, and contemporary living demands, always tailored to the client’s vision and site constraints.

Their bilingual capability in English and Portuguese ensures clear communication for both local residents and international clients navigating Lisbon’s property market. Whether adapting a historic palacete or designing a forward-looking riverside home, ASFgA focuses on practical, buildable designs that respond directly to the client’s brief, budget, and the specific character of the Montijo and wider Lisbon area.

FAQ Do you only work in Montijo? While based in Montijo, they regularly take on projects throughout the Lisbon district, understanding regional variations in planning rules and building styles.

Can you handle both traditional and modern styles in one project? Yes, blending elements-like incorporating azulejo tilework (traditional painted ceramic tiles) into a contemporary layout-is part of their adaptable approach when it aligns with the client’s goals.

Is sustainable design an extra cost? They integrate sustainable principles from the initial concept phase, aiming for solutions that optimize long-term value without necessarily inflating the baseline budget.

Their process remains grounded in active listening and translating practical requirements into architecture that serves its occupants well.