El Croquis 229: Aires Mateus

Led by brothers Manuel and Francisco Aires Mateus, the Lisbon-based architecture studio Aires Mateus is known for its wide range of work, from urban masterplans to intimate interior designs. Grounded in collaboration, each project evolves through close dialogue, from concept to completion, reflecting their belief that architecture must never be decontextualised. This issue explores their philosophy, process, and commitment to architecture as a cultural and social act. Featured are key projects such as the refurbishment of Variedades Theatre, Pateos Guest Houses, House in Monzaraz, MUDAC Lausanne, and more. A conversation with the architects adds further insight.

House in Monzaraz
Clichy-Batignolles
House in Campo de Ourique
Pateos Guest Houses
Refurbishment of Variedades theatre
L'Elysée and MUDAC Museums
Casa en House inBarreiro
Bom Suceso Chapel
Quinta de Santo António
Mori House
AL House
House in Restelo
Beaux Arts Museum in Reims
250-Metre House
House in Quinhao do Barranco
House in Sobreiras
Housen Praia das Maças
Nura House
House in Meco
House in Sobreiras Altas
Wabi House
House in New Delhi
House in Reguengo Pequeno
House in Cabeças Ruivas
White Ruins in Alentejo
Refurbishment of a Tower in Puglia
Ephemeral Architectures