ARCHITECTURE
With 22 years of experience, ‘Sidney Quintela Architecture + Urban Planning’ office has in its portfolio more than 1,500 projects carried out, surpassing the mark of 45 million square meters of projected area in countries such as Brazil, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Angola, Mozambique and Costa Rica.
In its complete portfolio, which has in its DNA respect for local culture associated with an understanding of the global context, always aiming at improving people’s quality of life through architecture.

Graduated in Architecture and Urbanism from the Federal University of Bahia and Master in Architecture from the University of Lisbon, Sidney Quintela founded his first office in Brazil, in the city of Salvador, in 1999. In 2006, he opened his unit in Portugal, in the city of Lisbon, intensifying his activity in the Portuguese and European markets. In 2009, he started his work in Mozambique, opening doors to several projects in Africa.
Nowadays, ‘Sidney Quintela Architecture + Urban Planning’ has a plural and multidisciplinary team, with architects from different backgrounds and nationalities, prepared to offer the best solutions for a global and increasingly connected world.
A mix of expertise, cultural exchange and refined technique, which allows not only to conceive large projects but also to master all their stages, from creation to completion of construction, with extensive experience in different areas of architecture and urbanism:
- Residential Projects;
- Commercial Projects;
- Real estate developments;
- Hotel Tourist Enterprises;
- Institutional Projects
- Urban Projects.

ARCHITECTURE
With 22 years of experience, ‘Sidney Quintela Architecture + Urban Planning’ office has in its portfolio more than 1,500 projects carried out, surpassing the mark of 45 million square meters of projected area in countries such as Brazil, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Angola, Mozambique and Costa Rica.
In its complete portfolio, which has in its DNA respect for local culture associated with an understanding of the global context, always aiming at improving people’s quality of life through architecture.
Graduated in Architecture and Urbanism from the Federal University of Bahia and Master in Architecture from the University of Lisbon, Sidney Quintela founded his first office in Brazil, in the city of Salvador, in 1999. In 2006, he opened his unit in Portugal, in the city of Lisbon, intensifying his activity in the Portuguese and European markets. In 2009, he started his work in Mozambique, opening doors to several projects in Africa.
Nowadays, ‘Sidney Quintela Architecture + Urban Planning’ has a plural and multidisciplinary team, with architects from different backgrounds and nationalities, prepared to offer the best solutions for a global and increasingly connected world.
A mix of expertise, cultural exchange and refined technique, which allows not only to conceive large projects but also to master all their stages, from creation to completion of construction, with extensive experience in different areas of architecture and urbanism:
- Residential Projects;
- Commercial Projects;
- Real estate developments;
- Hotel Tourist Enterprises;
- Institutional Projects;
- Urban Projects.
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
NORFIN SGOIC operates across the entire spectrum of the real estate market and manages real estate investments with all risk profiles.
NORFIN SGOIC provides procurement management, asset management and development project management and accounting services; combining its management experience and in-house skills in the operational, engineering and financial areas.
NORFIN SGOIC operates across the entire spectrum of the real estate market and manages real estate investments with all risk profiles.
NORFIN SGOIC provides procurement management, asset management and development project management and accounting services; combining its management experience and in-house skills in the operational, engineering and financial areas.
REAL ESTATE MEDIATION
Portuguese real estate agency with more than 20 years, having launched notable developments, such as the Twin Towers, Jardins de Campolide, among others. This year Castelhana launched Lumino Campo Pequeno and DUUO, both with huge success.
Founded in 2004 and specialized in the luxury residential segment, Quintela + Penalva Knight Frank offers in its consulting service, an international vision with a global reach translated into around 500 offices of the Knight Frank network.
Portuguese real estate agency with more than 20 years, having launched notable developments, such as the Twin Towers, Jardins de Campolide, among others. This year Castelhana launched Lumino Campo Pequeno and DUUO, both with huge success.
Founded in 2004 and specialized in the luxury residential segment, Quintela + Penalva Knight Frank offers in its consulting service, an international vision with a global reach translated into around 500 offices of the Knight Frank network.
ENGINEERING
A400 developed optimized and sustainable projects, aiming at the continuous improvement of the production process, assuming BIM technology as a fundamental instrument in the efficient management of work methodologies.
OVERSIGHT
Portuguese engineering company specialized in project coordination and respective supervision, with more than 30 years of experience of its partners and founders. CPM participates in high-profile projects, such as the Champalimaud Foundation and the CUF Tejo Hospital.
MARKETING & COMMUNICATION
Illusive Studios is one of the most reputable marketing & communication company in the real estate industry, with more than 15 years of experience. Illusive has played a very active role in the market, contributing to the most diverse projects, including Infinity Towers, 37 Casal Ribeiro and Castilho 203.
CONSTRUCTION
Alves Ribeiro is a Portuguese private equity company dedicated to the construction industry engaged on both public and private contracting.
It has been in business for more than 90 years, based on quality, the safety of its workers and respect for the environment.
ENGINEERING
A400 developed optimized and sustainable projects, aiming at the continuous improvement of the production process, assuming BIM technology as a fundamental instrument in the efficient management of work methodologies.
OVERSIGHT
Portuguese engineering company specialized in project coordination and respective supervision, with more than 30 years of experience of its partners and founders. CPM participates in high-profile projects, such as the Champalimaud Foundation and the CUF Tejo Hospital.
MARKETING & COMMUNICATION
Illusive Studios is one of the most reputable marketing & communication company in the real estate industry, with more than 15 years of experience. Illusive has played a very active role in the market, contributing to the most diverse projects, including Infinity Towers, 37 Casal Ribeiro and Castilho 203.
CONSTRUCTION
Alves Ribeiro is a Portuguese private equity company dedicated to the construction industry engaged on both public and private contracting.
It has been in business for more than 90 years, based on quality, the safety of its workers and respect for the environment.