Sua Kay Architects

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Sua Kay Architects

www.suakay.com Mario Sua Kay graduated from the University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom in 1979 with a BA Hons and a Masters in Architecture.

He is a full member of the Royal Institute of British Architects and the Order of Portuguese Architects in Portugal. He began his professional career working in London on inner city rehabilitation projects. In 1981 he moved to Lisbon and in 1984 founded Sua Kay Architects. For three decades he has guided the design work of the practice in an extensive portfolio of award winning projects: head offi

ces for banks, office parks, shopping malls, housing, hi-tech industrial complexes, sports stadia, Olympic pool complexes, sports halls and health clubs in Portugal, Europe, South America, Asia and Africa. His education and work experience in the United Kingdom and his contact with some of the best of the best in architecture, engineering and planning in the United Kingdom and Europe has been a guiding force behind the pragmatism, simplicity and the built quality that sets his designs apart. Sua Kay designed projects have won national and international prizes in Portugal and abroad. From 2000 to 2006 he was a visiting professor at the Instituto Superior Técnico, one of the most prestigious technical universities in Portugal, imparting his wide technical and design experience to students whose projects went on to win various awards. He believes that sustainability is not only about energy efficiency, but also about built quality for the long term. He derives great pleasure from revisiting buildings completed over twenty years ago and finding them in the same condition as they were when first handed over to the client. Sua Kay Architects has taken this way of doing things to Eastern Europe - Poland, Romania, and the Czech Republic; to Lithuania, Serbia, Angola, Mozambique, Brazil, China, Algeria and Morocco. The determination and belief that has made this possible is also driven by clients who have entrusted Sua Kay’s practice with their projects and given it the responsibility to deliver them on time, within budget, and with an architecture that makes the difference. We just do it – no fuss, no hassles.

12/03/2026

EN: A vision for the future of urban living in Algeria.

In recent years, Algeria has embarked on ambitious infrastructure projects, with entirely new cities rising to transform the urban landscape. As part of a strategic push for inter-regional balance, we developed an innovative masterplan for the vibrant city of Chéraga.

Although this masterplan remains an unbuilt concept from our archives, it perfectly embodies our core architectural philosophy: rigorous design, careful detailing, and intrinsic sustainability.

Our proposal for collective and single-family housing integrates traditional elements with modern resilience:

- Climate-Responsive Architecture: Robust walls specifically designed to shield interiors from the intense sun, ensuring thermal comfort year-round.

- Traditional Interior Patios: Creating a serene, naturally cooled escape from the bustling city outside.

- Integrated Nature: Lush vegetation and thoughtfully landscaped gardens that blend seamlessly with the living spaces.

We believe that building smart, resilient, and connected cities starts with fundamental design choices—like correct sun orientation and durable materials—ensuring a building's longevity with minimal maintenance.
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PT: Uma visão para o futuro urbano na Argélia.

Nos últimos anos, a Argélia tem apostado em projetos ambiciosos de infraestruturas, com cidades inteiras a erguerem-se para promover o equilíbrio inter-regional. Foi neste contexto estratégico que desenvolvemos um masterplan inovador para a cidade de Chéraga.

Embora este projeto não tenha chegado à fase de construção, ele reflete o rigor e o cuidado que colocamos em cada detalhe. A nossa proposta para habitação coletiva e unifamiliar destaca-se por:
- Arquitetura Bioclimática: Paredes robustas desenhadas para proteger os interiores do sol intenso e garantir conforto térmico contínuo.
- Pátios Interiores Tradicionais: Um refúgio sereno e fresco, desenhado para contrastar com a agitação da cidade e o clima quente.
- Natureza Integrada: Zonas ajardinadas que trazem o exterior para dentro de casa de forma harmoniosa.

Para nós, a verdadeira sustentabilidade não é um acessório; está na correta orientação do edifício e na escolha criteriosa dos materiais, garantindo a sua longevidade com o mínimo de manutenção.

We just do it, no fuss, no hassle.

11/02/2026

Did you know?

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Banif, Lisboa, 1992

11/02/2026

Urban Study - Where work, living, and
public space come together, designed with
environmental quality, functionality, and seamless
territorial integration.

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Estudo Urbano - onde trabalho, habitação e espaço
público se encontram, concebido com foco na
qualidade ambiental, funcionalidade e integração
territorial.

03/02/2026

Urban Study - Where work, living, and public space come together, designed with environmental quality, functionality, and seamless territorial integration.

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Estudo Urbano - onde trabalho, habitação e espaço público se encontram, concebido com foco na qualidade ambiental, funcionalidade e integração territorial.

25/01/2026

Doors open. Coffee poured. Screens on.
Another day of solving problems before they happen.

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Portas abertas. Café tirado. Ecrãs ligados.
Mais um dia a resolver problemas antes que eles aconteçam.

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21/01/2026

Did you know?

19/01/2026

Four distinct units, one cohesive language. Carefully aligned to maximize the lagoon views while maintaining individual privacy.

https://www.thefourresidences.com/

Berga & González / Architectural Visualization

Quatro unidades distintas, uma linguagem coesa. Cuidadosamente implantadas para maximizar as vistas sobre a lagoa, preservando a privacidade de cada habitação.

https://www.thefourresidences.com/

16/01/2026

Where architecture meets nature.

https://www.thefourresidences.com/

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Where architecture meets nature.

3D: Berga & González / Architectural Visualization

13/01/2026

Breaking ground on the Silver Coast!

We are thrilled to officially announce the start of construction on our newest development within the West Cliffs Resort.

We are laying the foundations for four villas with stunning lagoon views.

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A iniciar as obras na Costa de Prata!

Estamos entusiasmados por anunciar oficialmente o início da construção do nosso mais recente empreendimento no West Cliffs Resort.

Estamos a lançar as fundações para quatro villas com vistas deslumbrantes para a lagoa.

12/01/2026

No quarto episódio de Oeiras Diaries, revelamos os espaços de escritório e as características marcantes da fachada do edifício.

06/01/2026

42 Anos de Sua Kay Arquitectos em 42 Obras.
Rigor. Detalhe. E o nosso lema de sempre: "We just do it, no fuss, no hassle".
Obrigado por estes 42 anos!

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42 Years of Sua Kay Architects in 42 Works.
Rigour. Detail. And our timeless motto: "We just do it, no fuss, no hassle".
Thank you for these 42 years!

Endereço

Avenida Do Forte Nº 3, Edificio Suécia III, Piso/1
Lisbon
2790-072CARNAXIDE

Telefone

+351213931960

Website

http://www.suakay.com/

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