Our Team
ARQAMA concept
Architecture for Better Living.
We don’t just create spaces. We transform the way you experience them.
We believe spaces are much more than what we see. They are where we live, work, build relationships, create memories and spend a significant part of our lives.
The way a space is designed influences how we feel, rest, think and connect with those around us. That is why we believe in an approach to architecture that goes beyond aesthetics and functionality — one that places people at its heart and recognises the importance of our surroundings in shaping our quality of life.
At ARQAMA, we design spaces that nurture, inspire and promote wellbeing. Homes that are more than places to live: sanctuaries where we can slow down, restore our energy, regain balance and feel a true sense of belonging. Workspaces that prioritise comfort, concentration and the experience of the people who use them.
We bring together architecture, interior architecture, design and Feng Shui to create environments that balance identity, functionality, harmony and wellbeing, considering how light, colour, materials, spatial organisation and our connection with nature shape the experience of each space.
We believe that our surroundings do not determine our happiness or health, but they can help create better conditions for wellbeing, healthier habits and a higher quality of life over time.
Every project begins with people: their needs, their habits and the life they want to live.
We create spaces with intention. To live, work and feel better.
What we do
FROM CONCEPT TO EXPERIENCE.
We create and transform spaces through an integrated approach that brings together:
ARCHITECTURE
INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE
DESIGN & DECORATION
FENG SHUI
PROJECT & CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
TURNKEY PROJECTS
We develop residential and commercial projects, from new-build to renovation and rehabilitation, accompanying each project from the very first idea through to completion.
We do not simply create spaces. We create environments to live in.
Our Team
DIFFERENT PROFESSIONALS.
ONE SHARED VISION.
We believe the best projects emerge from the combination of different skills, expertise and perspectives.
Each member of our team brings their own knowledge, experience and individual perspective, while sharing the same commitment: to create spaces that truly make sense for the people who experience them.
Ana Mafalda Nunes
FOUNDER . CREATIVE DIRECTOR
THE VISION BEHIND ARQAMA.
An architect since 2002, she founded ARQAMA in 2012, bringing to the practice a vision that combines architecture, interiors, aesthetics and the way spaces are experienced.
Her experience in renovation, remodelling and the restoration of properties has shaped a very distinctive way of working: looking at a space beyond what it initially reveals.
Later, Feng Shui added a new dimension to this vision.
Today, her approach brings together Architecture, Interiors, Feng Shui and Human Experience, seeking to create spaces that are not only visually compelling, but that truly make sense for the people who inhabit them.
Workshop in Feng Shui + Neuroarchitecture, Wellness Design, Wellness Architecture (Vanda Boavida).
Training in Applied Neuroarchitecture (Diva Cruz).
“I believe a home should work for us — not the other way around.”
Carla Almeida
ARCHITECT . FENG SHUI CONSULTANT
With a Master’s degree in Architecture, specialising in rehabilitation, she developed her career across different practices and projects, building a vision that is both creative, technical and functional.
Architecture led her to Feng Shui, adding a new dimension to the way she understands spaces and the relationship they establish with the people who inhabit them.
She is a Feng Shui Consultant certified by the National School of Feng Shui and finds inspiration in travel, reading and continuous learning.
Workshop in Feng Shui + Neuroarchitecture, Wellness Design, Wellness Architecture (Vanda Boavida).
“I believe a space should be designed to be lived in, felt and experienced.”
Anabela Santos
SENIOR ARCHITECT
With a degree in Architecture from Universidade Lusíada, she developed her career through collaborations with different architects and practices, building solid and diverse professional experience.
At ARQAMA, she works as a Senior Architect, overseeing and coordinating architectural projects and their relationship with planning and municipal processes.
Photography, landscapes and Nature are an important part of her perspective and a constant source of inspiration. An avid reader and lifelong learner, she believes there is always something new to discover.
“Knowledge is never wasted.”
Sofia Anaia
ARQAMA CONSULTANT
With a degree in Social Communication from Universidade Lusíada de Lisboa, she developed her professional career working with major companies, building a broad perspective centred around people, communication and business.
In 2024, she founded Anaia Consulting, specialising in property consultancy, relocation and investment, with a personalised and international approach, and became an ARQAMA partner.
At ARQAMA, she brings a complementary perspective to architecture, connecting space, people, communication and business.
Naturally curious, she enjoys learning about a wide range of subjects and finds inspiration in reading, walking, portrait and abstract photography, and ballroom dancing.
“I believe understanding people is the first step towards understanding the spaces they choose to live in.”