recognitions and prizes 
_Speaker in International Architecture Symposium, Space and Illusion Theaters, Architecture and Heritage in Iberia Peninsula, 2013
_Speaker in Le Processus de participation et la construction des Plans d’Action, 2012
_nominated for Award at the Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism of the Municipality of Loulé, Algarve, Portugal with House in Vilamoura Golf, 2011
_publication for the Lisbon Cruise Terminal competition (140-143), Lisbon, 2010
_Speaker in “Public art: production, management and dissemination, 2006 
_Speaker in International Conference “The Arts in Urban Development “, Barcelona, 2001 
_Speaker in Public Space and Urban Regeneration: Art and Society, Barcelona, 2000
_Speaker in “Educating Cities -Planning and Practices. ISCTE, 2000 
_ Association of Portuguese Architects / Generation 90, 1999
_Speaker in “Environmental Challenges in an Expanding Urban World and the Role of Emerging Information Technologies” Lisbon, 1997

José Manuel Matos
Architect and Urban Designer
Property Management Service, Project management, Certified Appraisals and Surveys.

qualifications
_barcelona University / Master’s Degree, Urban Design, 
2000 - 2002
_portuguese Design Centre /  Post-graduate, Urban Design, 
2000 - 2001
_technical University of Lisbon / Master’s Degree Architecture, 1990 -1996

experience
_head of architecture and urbanism / vilamoura world, 2018
_advisor in urban planning / Municipality of Moita, 2007 - 2014
_head architect / Matos Architects, 1996 - 2015
_urban Regeneration of Riverfronts and Sea waterfronts / CCDR / LVT, 2009 
_ISCTE  /  Centre for Territorial Studies, 2005 - 2007
_coordination of multidisciplinary team / Municipality of Moita, 2000 - 2006 
_office Coordinator / URBAN European Program at Municipality of Moita, 1997 - 2000

Authenticity is more than speaking; Authenticity is also about doing.
​Every decision we make says something about who we are.

We are a progressive full-service architectural, interior design and project management studio based in Almancil, Algarve, Portugal.

Architecture

Architecture is not just a language, it is a conversation with its own context; a confluence of nature, heritage, culture and client needs. It is essentially a matter of proportion.

Interior Design

Interior design is a conversation with space and its function with the ultimate goal of achieving an aesthetical and healthy environment where the choice of elements coincides with the clients’ aspirations, materials properties, and creative vision.

Project Management

From project inception, through to handing over the keys, Matos Architects offer a fully integrated suite of project management services. 

José Manuel Matos

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José earned his bachelor's degree in architecture from the Technical University of Lisbon in 1996 and has been a member of the Portuguese Architects Association since then. Represents over 23 years experience in all sectors of Architecture, urban planning, including Real Estate and interior design.
 
Founded the Matos Architects firm, early in his career he distinguished himself by becoming one of the youngest Architects working in Social Urban Regeneration programs in Lisbon area. 

Subsequently,  he immersed himself in the world of Urban Design and Public Spaces, after studying Urban Design at Barcelona University.
 
At that fowling years, he worked as Consultant, was invited to be a Guest Speaker at International Architecture Symposium`s and Internationals Conferences about Public Space and Urban Regeneration.

In 2011, was selected by Loulé Municipality and Lusort for architecture award, in Vilamoura Algarve, Portugal.

Those ventures enabled him to build a unique network of best trades allowing him to develop his own craft. 

Today, his broad based experience and training allows gave him an opportunity to experience many situations to understand the market and thoughtfully solving clients challenges.