How we work
We exist for one reason: to give our clients the renovation experience they were promised — and almost never get. Clear communication. A fixed timeline. No surprises.
Get in touch"The hardest part was never the decision to renovate. It was not knowing who to call, what to ask, or whether the work being done was the work that had been agreed."
We have been on the client side of this process. That is where the studio came from — and it is what shapes every decision we make about how we work.
Renovating in Portugal is extraordinary — the history, the craftsmanship, the materials, the light. But it can also be opaque and unexpectedly exhausting. Our studio was born from a desire to change that ratio.
Based in Lisbon and Costa da Caparica, we are a design and build studio that prioritises peace of mind. Every project is led by the interior designer Luana Rocha, providing our clients with a single point of accountability from the first site visit to the final walkthrough.
You make the decisions. We handle the rest.
We believe renovation should feel like a transformation, not a second job. Clear documentation and honest communication are not extras we offer — they are the baseline we hold ourselves to on every project.
Your language, always
Every contract, invoice, and conversation is handled in English and Portuguese — so nothing is ever lost between the two.
Always visible
A shared project portal gives you live access to photos, invoices, plans, and weekly reports — wherever you are, whenever you need it.
Timelines that hold
Defined start and end dates with delay clauses built into every contract — because a deadline should mean something.
Each engagement is shaped around where you are in the process — not a rigid service tier. We will always be straightforward about which approach actually suits your situation.
You have the property. You want to understand what you are working with.
A paid on-site session with both our designer and technical director. We look at the structural reality — humidity, electrics, plumbing — alongside the design potential. You leave with an honest picture, a sense of direction, and a clear path forward. No vague estimates, no pressure to commit to more.
What's included
You want a home that feels considered — and someone to manage the process of getting there.
End-to-end design and construction, from spatial planning and 3D visualisation through to technical execution. You make the decisions; we manage everything that follows. Weekly reports and a live project portal mean you always know what is happening — without needing to chase anyone to find out.
What's included
You want to arrive and find a home ready to live in.
Everything in the Full Renovation, plus: furniture sourcing and installation, bespoke carpentry, utility setup, and a deep clean on handover. For those who want — or need — the process to be genuinely hands-off from start to finish.
What's included
The house is good. A few specific things need fixing properly.
Focused work on the things that are actually causing problems — humidity, insulation, an outdated bathroom, an electrical system that has been patched once too many times. Scoped carefully, priced honestly, and documented throughout. No full gut renovation required.
What's included
Renovation has a reputation for being difficult to manage — and that reputation is earned. Costs shift, timelines stretch, and communication goes quiet at exactly the moments when you most need it to be clear.
We have experienced that first-hand, and it is where this studio's approach comes from. Not a list of features we decided to offer, but a set of standards we refused to work without.
No line that reads "works." Every cost is labelled, explained, and written in a format you can actually read — and question if something does not look right.
Your project, always visible. Invoices, design plans, site photos, and weekly progress updates — accessible at any time, not rationed out on a fortnightly call.
If we run late without good reason, there are contractual consequences — agreed before a single wall is touched. Accountability should not require an argument to enforce.
Every project has a single point of contact who owns the outcome — not a team that passes things between departments. You know who to call, and so does everyone working on your home.
Online or on-site — wherever works for you. We listen to what you have, how you want to live in it, and what a good outcome actually looks like for this project.
A moodboard, spatial approach, and honest budget range — presented before anything is committed. You respond; we refine. Nothing moves forward until the direction feels right.
Full layouts, 3D renders, lighting and electrical plans, material selections, and an itemised quote — all written clearly, all sent to you before construction begins.
Construction begins. Weekly photo updates and written reports land in your inbox. The project portal is live. You stay informed without needing to follow up to find out what is happening.
We do not disappear when the work is done. Handover is complete — whether that is keys and a clean site, or a fully furnished home ready for the first evening in it.
"Renovation should not feel like something you survive. It should feel like the beginning of something better."
We work with a small number of projects at a time — because that is the only way to give each one the attention it deserves. If you are thinking about a property and want an honest conversation about what is possible, we are easy to reach.
No obligation, no sales process, no pressure to commit to anything before you are ready. Just a straightforward conversation about your home and where it could go.
Get in touch
We would love to hear about your project. Reach out directly — no forms, no waiting.