Maputo is the capital city of Mozambique and is the commercial and cultural centre of the country. The city is known for its cafes, bars, discotheques and nightlife. Located on the southern end of the country, the region is home to a vibrant culture and eclectic architecture. Initially, the region was a fishing village that developed into a Portuguese fort in 1781. The area started developing around this fort into a Portuguese Colony. Major aesthetic landmarks in the city include Independence Square, Central Market, City Hall, Maputo fortress and Tunduru Gardens.
Re-thinking The Future is a global platform for architecture and design. RTF along with our authors has curated a list of top architecture firms in various cities across the globe. Please note that the names are arranged in alphabetical order and are not ranked in any manner.
COARK
Scope of services: Residential, Industrial, Interior Design
Types of Built Projects: Apartment, Villa, Family House, Warehouse
Locations of Built Projects: Maputo
Style of work: Surveying, evaluation and supervision services
Website: www.coark.co.mz
COARK is based in Maputo, which promotes a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach in the design development. Its main motive is the search for methodologies and solutions adjusted to the local reality that allow it to assist with excellence in all layers of society.
González & Athayde, Arquitetura, Lda
Scope of services: Residential
Types of Built Projects: Apartment, Villa, Family House
Locations of Built Projects: Maputo
Style of work: Their goal is to provide customers with the highest quality for the benefit of their projects
Website: www.gaarq.com
González Acebal Arquitectura (GAARQ) is a Mexican office founded in 2005 by the architect Jorge Gonzalez Acebal (ITESM 2004) in the city of Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico. The firm has 15 years of experience in the field of architecture and construction, collaborating on different projects throughout the country.
José Forjaz Arquitectos
Scope of services: Residential, Commercial, Institutional, Educational, Cultural, Historical, Hospitality
Types of Built Projects: Apartment, Villa, Family House, Office, School, Church, Monument, Restaurant, Headquarter
Locations of Built Projects: Maputo
Style of work: Technical and context based
Website: www.joseforjazarquitectos.com/
José Forjaz Arquitectos is a company specialized in urban and architectural projects, with extensive experience in the Southern African region, particularly in Mozambique, where he has designed and works on projects across the country. It is a private and independent company formed by the association of architects with the architect José Forjaz, who has almost 50 years of project experience.
Mesch Architects
Scope of services: Residential, Commercial, Hospitality
Types of Built Projects: Apartment, Villa, Family House, Office, Hotel
Locations of Built Projects: Maputo
Style of work: According to client’s requirements
Website: www.mesch.co.za
Mesch Architects is a well established architectural firm with offices in South Africa and in Mozambique and an associated practice in Lusaka, Zambia. They strive to deliver the highest quality of projects to their diverse array of clients across the board in an international competing market.
SQ
Scope of services: Residential, Commercial, Educational, Cultural
Types of Built Projects: Apartment, Villa, Family House, Office, School, Church
Locations of Built Projects: Maputo
Style of work: Modern architecture
Website: www.sidneyquintela.com.br
Today, ‘Sidney Quintela Architecture + Urban Planning’ has a multidisciplinary and plural team, with architects from different nationalities and backgrounds, prepared to offer the best solutions for a global and increasingly connected world.