Gabinete de Arquitetura Lisboa - spacelovers
Lisbon architecture studio offering design and project management for residential renovations, particularly older buildings.
What customers love
- Full project management from design through contractor supervision
- Clear communication with remote and non-Portuguese-speaking clients
- Patient handling of unexpected challenges in old Lisbon buildings
Worth noting
- One client reported inability to navigate city permits, losing €3k upfront
Best for
Remote owners renovating older Lisbon apartments who need end-to-end project management
Attribute scores
Recent reviews
We had the pleasure of working with Spacelovers on our project in Lisbon, and the experience was outstanding. Not only did they create a thoughtful and stunning design for our over 100 year old home, but they also took on the role of general contractor, managing the entire process with remarkable efficiency. Their ability to coordinate with local teams, ensure quality, and keep the project on schedule was truly impressive. Even with us being abroad, they maintained clear and consistent communication, keeping us informed and involved at every stage. They handled challenges with professionalism and ensured the final result was everything we had envisioned—and more. If you’re looking for an architect who can deliver both exceptional design for a challenged structure and expert project management, especially under unique circumstances, we highly recommend Spacelovers. We highly recommend Rui Rabaca from Spacelovers. Obrigado
They are decorators, not architects. I paid 3k euro up front and was delivered nothing. They couldn’t figure out how to work with the city. I paid another architect 1/3 of what I gave them up front and the job was completed in 3 weeks with the city. If you have small projects where you are painting walls or choosing tile, then maybe they are okay. I don’t know, but if you need proper work done, save your money and time.
Sofia and Rui have guided us very professionally along our project and despite a lot of unexpected surprises (due to our old building in Lisbon) they were very patient, helped us review all options and went the extra mile to deliver an excellent experience. They also appointed a super contractor and supervised the execution, keeping us informed of every step. Since we don’t live in Lisbon it was a real relief to have Sofia and Rui keeping everything under control. And the result was gorgeous!
We are working with spacelovers to renovate parts of a newly purchased apartment in Lisbon and have had a terrific experience so far. Rui Rabaca has been a joy to work with on the design. He has been so helpful, flexible and accommodating to our preferences, as well as providing invaluable explanation and support for us as non-Portuguese speakers who are new to Lisbon. We love the concept design (as well as the detailed 3D plans) and are really excited to see the project to completion with Rui's help over the next few months.
Sofia and Rui are simply amazing. They are very professional, always respond to your questions, and really care about customer satisfaction. They are very proactive if any doubts arise and explain thoroughly which possible options you have. I would definitely work with them again in my next renovation project and can recommend them without any doubts.