Vila Velha is Espirito Santo’s oldest township. Vasco Fernandes Coutinho, the first captain of Espirito Santo, founded it as Vila do Espirito Santo (“Village of the Holy Spirit”) on May 23, 1535. Around 1550, he was compelled to return to Portugal to recruit new colonists because the colony was running out of people. However, upon his return, he discovered there had been severe clashes between colonists, enslaved people, and Indians, forcing most of the population to evacuate to the island of Vitória. Coutinho responded by relocating the capital to Vitória. Vila Velha remained a sleepy town after that until quite recently; the 1828 census, for example, recorded only 1,250 residents. On the other hand, Vila Velha is now the largest city in the state of Espirito Santo, with a population of almost 500,000.
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.
Daniela Andrade Arquitetura | Vila Velha
Scope of services: Residential, Commercial, Interior Design
Types of Built Projects: Apartment, Villa, Family House, Office
Locations of Built Projects: Vila Velha
Style of work: Technical development
Website: www.danielaandradearquitetura.com/
Daniela Andrade graduated in 1996 from Faculdades Integradas Metodista Izabela Hendrix, she has worked since then in the area of Architecture and Interiors, with extensive experience in commercial and residential projects.
Arus e Alvarenga Arquitetos Associados
Scope of services: Residential, Commercial, Hospitality, Educational, Industrial
Types of Built Projects: Apartment, Villa, Family House, Office, School, Factory, Hotel
Locations of Built Projects: Vila Velha
Style of work: Contemporary and innovative architecture
Website: www.alvarengaarquitetos.com.br/
Alvarenga Arquitetos Associados is a company in the field of Architecture and Urbanism for 18 years in the market. With a diversified production, the projects present a contemporary and innovative architecture. Its professionals are up to date on sustainable issues and new construction technologies. Its architects are researchers, masters and doctors in Architecture and Engineering.
Camila Pezzin Arquitetura e Design de Interiores | Vila Velha
Scope of services: Residential, Commercial, Interior Design
Types of Built Projects: Apartment, Villa, Family House, Office
Locations of Built Projects: Vila Velha
Style of work: Aesthetics, functionality and environmental comfort
Website: www.arquitetacamilapezzin.com/
Camila Pezzin specializes in Residential Architecture, Commercial, Interior Design and Lighting projects to offer her clients the best solutions in terms of aesthetics, function and environmental comfort. The focus is always to generate appreciation for the property or the brand, but also prioritizing respect for nature and recognizing the needs and desires of each one.
Cesar Oliveira Arquiteto
Scope of services: Residential, Commercial, Interior Design
Types of Built Projects: Apartment, Villa, Family House, Office
Locations of Built Projects: Vila Velha
Style of work: Modern designs
Website: cesaroliveira.arq.br/
Cesar Oliveira Arquiteto was established by César Oliveira and located in Vila Velha, Brazil. They have a specialisation in Residential, Commercial, Interior Design.
Dolmem Projetos | Vila Velha
Scope of services: Residential, Commercial, Retail, Interior Design
Types of Built Projects: Apartment, Villa, Family House, Office, Shop
Locations of Built Projects: Vila Velha
Style of work: Practical approach
Website: www.dolmemprojetos.com.br/
Dolmem Projetos develops projects at different scales, as well as architectural and complementary, seeking to meet the dreams of customers with quality, construction techniques and their due compatibility.
Ambiê Arquitetura
Scope of services: Residential, Commercial, Educational, Interior Design
Types of Built Projects: Apartment, Villa, Family House, College, Office
Locations of Built Projects: Vila Velha
Style of work: Research based
Website: www.ambiearquitetura.com.br/
Pleasure, they are Ambiê Arquitetura! The company was created by friends Nathália, Victória and Caroline and their partnership started nine years ago, during the Architecture and Urbanism Faculty at UFES.
Escritório de Arquitetura Marialva Bernardo
Scope of services: Residential, Commercial, Interior Design, Landscape Design, Urban Design
Types of Built Projects: Apartment, Villa, Family House, Office, Park
Locations of Built Projects: Vila Velha
Style of work: Technical development
Website: marialvabernardo.arq.br/
Maria Alva Bernardo has a degree in Architecture and Urbanism from the Federal University of Espírito Santo/UFES, a Master’s in Civil Engineering, Professor in the Architecture and Urbanism course at the Salesian Catholic College and a SEBRAE Consultant.
FA Arquitetura | Vila Velha
Scope of services: Residential, Commercial, Renovation, Interior Design
Types of Built Projects: Apartment, Villa, Family House, Office
Locations of Built Projects: Vila Velha
Style of work: Socially and environmentally responsible designs
Website: faarquitetura.blogspot.com.br/
FA ARQUITETURA comes from the creations of the Architect and Urbanist, Flávia Araujo, formed in December/2008 in Vitória – ES, in addition to Graphic Design, creates her works with affection and concern with social and environmental well-being.
Galimberti Engenharia e Projetos
Scope of services: Residential, Hospitality, Cultural, Retail, Healthcare, Educational, Interior Design
Types of Built Projects: Apartment, Villa, Family House, Church, Restaurant, School, Healthcare, Shop
Locations of Built Projects: Vila Velha
Style of work: Practical approach
Website: galimbertiengenharia.com.br/
It is an engineering office that was born from the union of an architect and an engineer.
With the experience acquired by its partners throughout their professional lives, working in public bodies and in the private sector, Galimberti Engenharia e Projetos accumulates a know-how in the market for designing projects in the most varied categories of use in buildings (houses, schools, churches, health units, clinics, shops).
Koletivo | Vila Velha
Scope of services: Residential, Commercial, Healthcare, Interior Design
Types of Built Projects: Apartment, Villa, Family House, Office, Clinic
Locations of Built Projects: Vila Velha
Style of work: Budget based
Website: koletivo.work/
Koletivo Arquitetura was born with the purpose of unveiling an incredible network of people who love to transform spaces to live well. The idea is that from Koletivo Arquitetura, projects can be carried out with multidisciplinary teams, increasing the added value and practicing fair prices since the professionals will share costs, space, materials and everything necessary for co-creation.
