He acquired most of his professional skills at MC Arquitectos, where he was involved, among other projects, in the design of the exterior accesses to the Airport Metro Station in Lisbon, as well as in the public tenders for the Todos os Santos Hospital and the Algarve Central Hospital.

At the same time, he undertook independent architectural work on residential renovation projects in Lisbon. This experience allowed him to develop skills not only in architectural services but also in coordination, supervision, site management, and construction management.

In addition to his project experience, he also has experience in designing custom furniture, tailored in style and form to each new challenge.

The architect’s versatility is part of his nature and stems from a journey that began with a bachelor’s degree in architecture from Lusíada University in Lisbon in 2001, followed by the Diocesan Seminary (2001–2002), and studies in Philosophy and Humanities (Catholic University of Braga, 2005–2006) and Sculpture (ARCO, 2006–2007). An enriching journey that brought him back to his initial passion, architecture, endowing him with a spiritual and emotionally unique perspective.

He views architecture as a service to others, one that demands intellectual, emotional, physical, and financial effort. It is an endeavor that aims to be beautiful, comforting, tangible, and sustainable.

He was part of the winning team at the “II BootCamp Power powered by INSEAD” in the field of social entrepreneurship, with the BRINCA.nee project. He is a founding partner of the “A-F-A-B-R-I-C-A Cultural and Environmental Center” project, which aims to revitalize the inland region of the municipality of Odemira socially and economically by attracting the national and international creative community.

Since 2012, he has been working in partnership with various architectural firms, including CAS Arquitectos, Paralelo Zero, and Afonso de Almeida Fernandes.

 

MARTIM MARIA BRAGA DA CUNHA FERREIRA 

ARCHITECT 

1976, Lisbon, Portugal

Cunha Ferreira Architects, LLC 

Managing Partner – Since 2017

Arquiflecha (MMBCF Sole Proprietorship, LLC) 

Managing Partner – 2012–2016

CAS Architects 

Architects – 2013–2014

MC Architects, LLC (MC) 

Architect – 1996/2001–2003–2006–2017

BIM Software Course, by Architect Rui Venda – Archicad 2017 

 Permaculture Design Course – 2016–2017 

 Construction Management and Technical Supervision, ARQCOOP – 2013 

 Social Entrepreneurship – II BootCamp Power powered by INSEAD – 2012 

 Chair in Microfinance, Catholic University of Lisbon MBA – 2011 

 BIM Software Course, Lusoacuanza Autodesk REVIT – 2008 

 Department of Philosophy and Humanities at the Catholic University of Braga – 2005–2006 

 ARCO Sculpture Program – 2006–2007 Architecture Program at Lusíada University, Lisbon – 1996–2001 

 Proficiency in Spanish and English / Excellent reading, writing, and speaking skills

Order of Architects / No. 11445 S 

Member of the CAuSA Association: United for a Home – 2017 

Founding Partner of the “A-F-A-B-R-I-C-A Cultural and Environmental Center” project – 2016 

Gambonizos Member, Youth Association – 2009 

Founding Member – Palmela Golf Club Member of the Board of Directors, Literary Society – Since 1989 

Member of the Board of Directors, Luso-Brazilian Foundation – 1993–2003 

Founding Member No. 3 / Chairman of the General Assembly, Architects’ Golf Club – Since 2004 

Professor of the course “Design of Tertiary Spaces” in the Master’s Program in Real Estate Development at the Faculty of Architecture of the Technical University of Lisbon 

Full Member, Seat No. 18, Lusíada Academy of Sciences, Letters, and Arts, São Paulo, Brazil 

Director of the Portuguese-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce in São Paulo, Brazil – 1985–86 

Association of Friends of the Castles 

CPI – Portuguese Lighting Center 

ACEGE – Christian Association of Business Owners and Managers 

São João de Brito High School Alumni Association 

Longavia, Parque das Cicas, Carnaxide – 2017 

SAPU, Luanda, Angola – 2015 

Quinta do Meio, Setúbal, Refundos, Subdivision Project – 2008 

Azores Parque, Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Azores – 2005

Dina Apartment, Benfica – 2019 

Marina House, Ajuda – 2019 

Casa do Loureto, Portuguese Province of the Society of Jesus, Coimbra – 2017 

Casa Pátio dos Artistas, Campo de Ourique, Lisbon – 2013 

Apartment on Av. da Igreja – 2014 

Travessa da Memória Building, Lisbon – 2006 

Novitiate, Portuguese Province of the Society of Jesus, Coimbra (MC) – 2006

Portuguese Golf Federation, Services, Shop, and Restaurant at the Jamor National Golf Training Center – 2015 

Student Residence for EHTCV, Praia, Cape Verde – 2011 

Pinhal Novo Secondary School, Pinhal Novo, Parque Escolar, S.A. – 2010. 

ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal, S.A. Departures “Curbside” and Accessibility to the Airport Metro Station – 2009 

Bahrain Airport, in collaboration with Siemens, S.A. Proposal and Preliminary Study for Terminal 2 – 2008 

Algarve Central Hospital, Pre-Qualification Procurement Procedure for the Award of the Hospital Building Management Contract to Teixeira Duarte, Engenharia e Construções, S.A. – 2008/2010 

ANAM – Madeira Airports and Air Navigation, S.A., Development Plan for Funchal Airport – 2008–2010 

Todos-os-Santos Hospital, Pre-Qualification Procurement Procedure for the Award of the Hospital Building Management Contract to Teixeira Duarte, Engenharia e Construções, S.A. – 2008/2009 

Portuguese Golf Federation, National Training Center – 2005 

Texsa, Industrial Facilities, Alpiarça – 2007 

 Quinta dos Plátanos, Merceana, Cellar Renovation – 2005 

 Silvex, Industrial Facilities, Expansion Study – 2005 

 Merck – Headquarters Building and Logistics Center – 1998 

Fernandes Stationery, Retail Chain – 1996–2000

BES Cape Verde Branch Office, Praia, Cape Verde – 2010 

Vodafone Porto Building, Competition – 2006

Clube Lisboeta Restaurant, São Mamede, Lisbon – 2017 

YAO Juice Shop, Lisbon – 2016 

Pão À Mesa Restaurant, Príncipe Real, Lisbon – 2014 

Preliminary Study for a Tourism Development Project, Tarrafal, Cape Verde – 2007

BANJIM Furniture – 2019 

Liturgical Items: Portable Mass Set – 2014 

Liturgical Vestments: Chasuble for the New Mass – 2000–2001 

Liturgical Vessels: Chalice and Paten – 2002