We clarify doubts regarding the viability of construction for housing, tourism or other purposes. We have particular experience in converting the use of existing properties - namely ruins in rural properties - and we develop feasibility studies for construction in demarcated/protected areas, such as the REN – Reserva Ecológica Nacional (National Ecological Reserve), RAN – Reserva Agrícola Nacional (National Agricultural Reserve), natural parks, etc. which, due to their sensitivity, require the overlapping of several legal constraints, namely the PDM Plano Diretor Municipal (Municipal Master Plan), RJUE – Regime Jurídico da Urbanização e Edificação (Legal Regime of Urbanization and Building), RMEU – Regulamento Municipal de Edificações Urbanas (Municipal Regulation of Urban Buildings) and other rules specific to the location of each project.

We analyze the relevant legislation and obtain the binding licensing documents from each planning entity, so that you can securely acquire your property and/or develop your project.

We aim to respond to the large amount of misinformation present in the real estate market, providing reliable and binding information so that you can invest in a property with full knowledge of what you can actually build.

We organize and submit the necessary elements to obtain building feasibility reports, licensing applications, PIP – Pedido de Informação Prévia (legally binding Prior Information Requests), Comunicação Prévia (Prior Notice) and applications to all land planning authorities, namely: town councils, APA – Agência Portuguesa do Ambiente (Portuguese Environment Agency), ICNF – Instituto de Conservação da Natureza (Nature Conservation Institute), CCDR – Comissão de Coordenação e Desenvolvimento Regional (Regional Coordination and Development Commission), REN, RAN, etc.

We prepare complete dossiers, draft the necessary documents, organize all the relevant documentation for each property and project, take care of obtaining missing elements, obtain applicable territorial plans from each land planning authority and request the relevant permits –

In short, we provide all the necessary support for the licensing process in order to maximize the chances of obtaining a favorable and binding legal approval.

Complementing our consultancy services, we carry out bespoke architectural and interior design projects.

Architecture / Interior Design / Rehabilitation Projects / Accessibility Plans

Who We Are

Filipa Jorge

Born in Coimbra (b. 1978). Degree in Architecture from Escola Superior de Artes e Tecnologia de Coimbra - ARCA / EUAC, Post-Graduated in "Design of the Eco-Effecient House. The Barcelona Case" by Escola Superior de Design ELISAVA, Barcelona.

(2003-2004) Atelier do Corvo, Coimbra
(2004-2006) Llimona Ruiz Recoder Arquitectes SL, Barcelona
(2006-2009) Pich-Aguilera Architects SL, Barcelona
(2010-2015) Aedas, Hong Kong
Since 2016 maintains an independent architecture practice.

Sudoeste Architects

Based in Porto Covo, we work across the Alentejo and Algarve regions, namely Comporta, Melides, Odeceixe, Aljezur and, more broadly, the Évora, Beja and Faro districts.

Telephone: (+351) 917 761 711
Address: Largo Marquês de Pombal, 7520-437 Porto Covo
Email: info@sudoestearquitectos.com