Extrastudio is a Lisbon-based architecture practice established in 2003. The office develops small and large projects, with programs ranging from housing to retail and public space. In recent years, they have received public commissions for the design of waterfront and urban parks, and have also worked with private clients on the design of mixed-use buildings and houses. They focus on master planning, architecture and interior design projects.
João Caldeira Ferrão. Degree in Architecture, Lisbon Technical University School of Architecture, 2000. Fakultät Für Architektur RWTH Aachen, 1999. Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA-AMO: Rem Koolhaas) in Rotterdam, Netherlands, 2000. Herzog & de Meuron in Basel, Switzerland, from 2000 to 2003. Teacher at Universidade Independente in Lisboa from 2004 to 2006.
João Costa Ribeiro. Degree in Architecture, Lisbon Technical University School of Architecture, 2000. Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Madrid, 1999. Post-graduate studies in Architecture and History of Architecture, Coimbra University, 2003. In Lisbon worked at Atelier do Chiado Arquitectos, Contemporânea Arquitectos e Atelier Central. Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA-AMO: Rem Koolhaas) in Rotterdam, Netherlands, 2000. Board member of the South Section of the Portuguese Architects Association in 2016/2013, 2009/2007 and 2006/2004
Sónia Oliveira. Degree in Architecture, Lisbon Technical University School of Architecture, 2003. PMP Architecture in Glasgow from 2007 to 2008.
Rita Rodrigues. MA in Architecture, ISCTE - Lisbon University Institute, 2014.
Bruna Couto. MA in Architecture, Lisbon University School of Architecture, 2024.
Marta Nogueira. MA in Architecture, Instituto Superior Técnico, 2025.
Ana Teixeira. MA in Architecture, ISCTE - Lisbon University Institute, 2025.
Tiago Mota. Degree in Architecture, Universidade Moderna de Lisboa, 2004. Master's in housing, Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Madrid, 2010. José Adrião Arquitetos, from 2003 to 2009 and from 2015 to 2017. Board member of the South Section of the Portuguese Architects Association from 2010/2012 and 2013/2016.
Awards
EUMiesAward 22 (Selected), Barcelona, Spain.
FAD prizes 2017 (Finalist), Barcelona, Spain.
ENOR prizes 2017 (Selected), Vigo, Spain.
BigMat International Architecture Award 2017 (Selected), Luxembourg.
Horta's Waterfront (1st prize), Faial, Azores, 2013.
Contractworld Awards 2010 (Mention), Hannover, Germany, 2010.
Contractworld Awards 2010 (Selected for Next Generation Award), Hannover, Germany, 2010.
Can Escandell Park (Mention), Ibiza, Spain, 2010.
La Hoya Park (Finalist), Almería, Spain, 2010.
São Jacinto Dunes Natural Park Headquarters (2nd Prize), Aveiro, Portugal, 2009.
Tavira Island Masterplan (1st Prize), Tavira, Portugal 2009.
Garrão Beach Masterplan (2nd Prize), Faro, Portugal, 2009.
Fuseta Beach and Fuzeta Island Masterplan (3rd Prize), Fuseta, Portugal, 2009.
Valdebebas Urban Park (Mention), Madrid, Spain, 2009.
Green Project Awards (Mention), Lisbon, Portugal, 2008.
Légua Beach Masterplan (1st Prize), Alcobaça, Portugal, 2007.
Organic Award, San Francisco, USA, 2007.
Pinhal Novo Elementary School (2nd Prize), Palmela, Portugal, 2007.
Cenário Urbano (1st Prize) Lisbon, Portugal, 2007.
Galé/Salgados Beachfront (2nd Prize), Albufeira, Portugal, 2007.
Hidrographic Institute Building (2nd Prize), Lisboa, 2006.
Headquarters for the Montesinho Natural Park (2nd Prize), Bragança, Portugal, 2005.
Headquarters for the North Section of the Portuguese Architects Association (Mention), Oporto, Portugal, 2005.
