Casa Kintua
Casa KintuáCasa Kintuá Previous slide Next slide Numbers & Facts Location: Angola City: Luanda Client: Private Year: 2015 Area: 10 m2 Status: Project Theme: Interior design Program: Residential Credits Architecture Team: Bruna Serralheiro, Joana Marques Between the city and the seaside, this apartment stands out in Africa’s tropical comfort. Luanda 05’s Interior Design is frosted by texture, luxury and comfort, never forgetting the surrounding ocean views. A contemporary image combined with comfort and functionality is the main concern of the interior design proposal for Luanda 05 apartment. Fixed and moveable furniture as well as decoration articles were proposed and designed especially for this house. In the main suite an elegant and multifunctional shelf incorporates places for television, work desk and make-up area. In the children’s room a wooden unit defines the sleeping area with storage and leisure area underneath. Regarding materials we chose American walnut wood coating and Brazil stone paving giving an intimate and pleasant atmosphere. Contrasting textures and neutral colours emphasize golden details of unique design pieces. Related projects Chalet Conde d’Almeida Araújo Read More Casa November Read More Casa Ginga Read More Casa Bravo Read More Casa Alta Read More
Foxdale School
Foxdale SchoolFoxdale SchoolFoxdale School Previous slide Next slide Numbers & Facts Location: Zambia City: Lusaka Client: Foxdale School Year: 2014 Area: 3.280 m2 Status: Project Theme: Architecture Program: Educational Credits Architecture Team: Bruna Serralheiro, Joana Nunes Architecture coordination: Bruna Serralheiro The School Campus is a result of thoughtful consideration, aligning client interests with the surroundings through a serene, nature-inspired architecture that prioritizes the human scale. The implementation is both functional and sensitive, catering to the needs of children and teachers with a focus on light and spatial relationships. Designed with a modular system, the campus fosters seamless integration of spaces, emphasizing functionality and quality. Two concepts, the “L” and “Y” shapes, offer adaptability for future growth. Both concepts feature a central courtyard, serving as a unifying element. The program, crafted according to client desires, encompasses nursery, primary and secondary schools, student facilities, library, dining area, administrative blocks, clinic, chapel, and teacher residences. The exterior features Hydraform bricks in soil color, enhancing thermal inertia and reflecting solar radiation. Natural ventilation and light are central to the design, with a main patio facilitating light diffusion. Inclined roofs contribute to ventilation, creating a comfortable environment. The modular architecture, with its recognizable shape, serves as a brand image while providing a harmonious blend of human needs, transforming the school into a welcoming home. Related projects Salterra Read More Rendezvous Read More Multiusos de Abrantes Read More Mukitixi Lodge Read More MBB – PUBLIC LIBRARY & TOY’S MUSEUM Read More Galeria Residence Read More Estrela 28 Read More EIBSEE NATURE CENTER Read More
Mukitixi Lodge
Mukitixi LodgeMukitixi Lodge Previous slide Next slide Numbers & Facts Location: Angola City: Kibala Client: Mukitixi Year: 2015 Area: 330.000 m2 Status: Project Theme: Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Program: Hotel Credits Architecture Team:Bruna Serralheiro, Pedro Hébil, Sofia Travassos, Joana Marques, Catarina Pinto The Lodge is located in the Mukitixi property, 40 kms from Kibala city, South Kwanza province, between the savannah and the river Longa waterfalls. The slope around the river gives and idyllic atmosphere to the site and designs islands, headlands, riverside beaches, waterfalls and vegetation. Mukitixi Lodge occupies an area of 33 Hectares with a Luxury Lodge. Its program includes 3 types of guest suites, social & lounge areas, restaurant areas, spa, staff housing, camping site, heliport, airstrip, farming areas and wildlife areas. Inspired by nature, the architectural concept interprets the area’s ancient huts blending in the landscape. Pedestrian paths connect the luxury guest villas in an island surrounded by rapids of the Longa River. In terms of functional distribution the social area is located in the west and highest part of the site while the bungalows are arranged at a lower level along the river. You know you are truly alive when you’re living among lions.by Isak Dinesen, Out of Africa Related projects Salterra Read More Rendezvous Read More Multiusos de Abrantes Read More MBB – PUBLIC LIBRARY & TOY’S MUSEUM Read More Galeria Residence Read More Foxdale School Read More Estrela 28 Read More Enza Houses Read More EIBSEE NATURE CENTER Read More Chicalamar Read More Avenida 8 Read More
Africa prime
Africa PrimeBranding Numbers & Facts Location: Angola City: Luanda Client: Africa prime Year: 2014 Status: Project Theme: Graphic design, Branding Program: Branding Credits Graphic Design Team: Diogo Lima Inspired by the African continent, Africa Prime, based in Angola, Intends to highlight the company’s position in the African continent as well as reinforce the brand’s idea of confidence, stability and sophistication along its customers. Related projects Mukitixi brand Read More LBS ALUMNI FOOTBALL CLUB | BRANDING Read More Espaço Africa Read More Banco Credisul Read More
Star Jewellery
STAR JEWELLERYSTAR JEWELLERY Previous slide Next slide Numbers & Facts Location: Angola City: Talatona Client: Star Jewellery Year: 2014 Area: 170 m2 Status: Project Theme: Architecture, Interior design Program: Retail Credits Architecture Team: Bruna Serralheiro, Pedro Hebil, Joana Marques, Sofia Travassos, Catarina Pinto Graphic Design Team: Bruna Serralheiro, Catarina Pinto A diamond’s shape inspired the architecture concept of STAR Jewellery shop in Dolce Vita Talatona, Angola. In the centre of the space two sculptural pieces coated with Turkish marble define a fluid path where the client can observe the jewellery displayed in showcases built-in the stone. The interior rooms define private areas for payment and management of the store as well as personalized attendance and exhibition of exclusive jewellery. The lighting gives a pleasant and relaxing feeling to the space that matches the bronze and pearl tons of the furniture. The spotlights built-in the showcases emphasize the unique pieces of STAR Jewellery. Related projects TA Offices Read More PRIVATE LOUNGE | TORRES JOALHEIROS Read More Mukitixi Lodge Read More
Banco Credisul
Banco CredisulBrandingBanco CredisulBranding Previous slide Next slide Numbers & Facts Location: Angola Client: Banco Credisul Year: 2014 Status: Project Theme: Graphic Desgin Program: Logo, branding, stationary Credits Graphic Design Team: Bruna Serralheiro, Catarina Pinto The Credisul Bank logo emerges from a thorough exploration of forms and shapes. The choice of the Hummingbird, commonly associated with wealth and nobility in Angola, aligns with the bank’s desire to convey these ideals to its clients. The use of the color red is apt, symbolizing leadership, trust, achievement, and sophistication. Related projects Mukitixi brand Read More LBS ALUMNI FOOTBALL CLUB | BRANDING Read More Espaço Africa Read More Africa prime Read More
Casa Domino
Casa DominoCasa Domino Previous slide Next slide Numbers & Facts Location: Zambia City: Lusaka Client: Private Year: 2012 Area: 785 m2 Status: Project Theme: Architecture Program: Residential Credits Architecture Team: Bruna Serralheiro, Simone Cunha, Nuno Gonçalves Domino House is inspired by the surrounding African landscape. The implantation of the architectural object is made in a sensitive and functional way according to the connection between spaces, the postition of the sun, the creation of patios and the presence of water. Light and matter establish environmental comfort and quality. In order to create a timeless and solid object we relied on a sustainale design. For the exterior coating we have chosen light stone that improves thermal inertia and absorbs less heat. The main patio in the ground floor organizes all the spaces. This patio , along with a secondary one, allows air ventilation and natural light distribution throughout the house. Related projects Villaverde Read More PRATEATO Read More Eco House Read More Casa Vale Read More Casa Torre Read More Casa Gaia Read More Belleville Read More Bairro Loft Read More
TA Offices
TA OfficesTA Offices Previous slide Next slide Numbers & Facts Location: Angola City: Luanda Client: Private Year: 2011 Area: 730 m2 Status: Project Theme: Interior design Program: Offices Credits Architecture Team: Bruna Serralheiro, Sara Faria, Simone Lopes The African native tree baobab inspires the TA Offices Interior Design concept: bring nature to the interior space. bring nature to the interior space. The curvilinear shape of the building defines the division between spaces. A fluid path connects workplaces with the lounge allowing magnificent views over Luanda’s bay to everyone. This path is created by an organic wall made of vertical wooden planks of American Walnut wood, which can also be used as bookshelves. As for the finishing works we have chosen natural stone and wood painted in white. WHite, green and copper are the predominant colours, representing nature and the African forest. Related projects Star Jewellery Read More PRIVATE LOUNGE | TORRES JOALHEIROS Read More Mukitixi Lodge Read More
