The experience of a space depends on various factors, including its size, lighting, views, temperature, and uniqueness. In essence, multiple architectural elements evoke emotions in individuals, both intentional and unintentional. For architects, alongside considerations like client preferences and project proposals, there exists a formal intention, an aesthetic aspect that aligns with the artistic dimension of their discipline. Striking the right balance between these aspects forms the foundation of architectural thinking. This commitment to balance guides the work of spaceworkers, a firm founded by Carla Duarte, who serves as the financial director, and creative directors Henrique Marques and Rui Dinis.
Established in 2007, this architectural studio operates from the parish of Paredes in northern Portugal. Despite its relatively young age, the firm has already delivered on many of its initial promises, although it continually renews these promises with each new project. The firm's architectural style is fundamentally modern, marked by minimalism. It gives new life to the clean, simple forms of Modernism. Their primary guiding principle is an ongoing exploration of new architectural shapes, patterns, and models. The ultimate goal of this exploration is to emphasize the interconnectedness of form and emotion.
