Five MICHELIN Keys for two hotels renovated by Vector Mais
Penha Longa Resort and Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon once again stand out among Portugal’s leading hotels, earning a total of five Michelin Keys in the 2026 selection. The former was awarded three Keys, the highest distinction granted to hotels by the Michelin Guide, while the latter received two.
BNP Paribas Hub Recognised at the 2026 Architecture MasterPrize Awards
The BNP Paribas Hub, located in Parque das Nações, Lisbon, has received the Best of Best award at the 2026 Architecture MasterPrize Awards in the Interior Design – Workplaces Interior category. Designed by Openbook, the project involved Vector Mais in delivering the fit-out of a significant part of the campus, which brings together the institution’s various workspaces.
CGD’s New Headquarters Wins the Sustainability Award at the 2026 Construir Awards
The WellBe building, which houses the new headquarters of Caixa Geral de Depósitos (CGD), has been awarded the Sustainability Award at the 2026 Construir Awards. Located in Parque das Nações, Lisbon, the development stands out for its environmental and energy performance, reflecting an integrated approach to sustainability throughout the design and construction process.
Three Vector Mais Projects Among the Finalists for the 2026 Real Estate Awards
AstraZeneca, BNP Paribas and Euronext are the three projects involving Vector Mais selected as finalists in the Interior Architecture – Offices category at the 8th edition of the Real Estate Awards, organised by Expresso and SIC Notícias.
The Art of Building: R-Typography
Rui Abreu and Catarina Vaz are the duo behind R-Typography, a type design studio founded in 2008 that created Sul Sans, the typeface used in Vector Mais’s rebranding. Passionate about typography and everything related to it, they have always paid close attention to the world around them. As they put it, “to observe, we must learn to see. And to learn to see, we must read and study the subject.”
Fidelidade’s New Headquarters Recognised at the Construir Awards 2026
Fidelidade’s new headquarters has been recognised in the Architecture category at the Construir Awards 2026, celebrating the quality of a project that marks a new chapter in the company’s relationship with the city and its workplaces.
The Art of Building: Oficina Marques
One idea runs throughout the work of Oficina Marques: the desire to explore the boundaries between art, craft, design and architecture. Founded by Gezo Marques and José Aparício Gonçalves, the studio has developed a visual universe defined by relief, materiality and a strong connection to the natural world. With the Arcádia collection, created in collaboration with Viúva Lamego, this universe takes on a new scale, finding its place in a variety of settings, from residential and commercial interiors to workplaces.
The Art of Building: Openbook
The Art of Building spoke to João Cortes about architecture, the evolution of the workplace, Openbook’s creative process and the importance of working with partners such as Vector Mais, capable of turning ideas into reality.
The Art of Building: Burel Factory
Isabel Costa and João Tomás left their former careers to dedicate themselves to burel. They produce it using ancestral techniques, century-old machinery and wool from Bordaleira and Mondegueira sheep from the Serra da Estrela. The same burel that features in some of the most important office projects in Portugal.
Insight Vector Mais: the reception, the first point of contact with a company's identity
A recepção é o primeiro espaço de um escritório com o qual colaboradores, clientes e visitantes têm contacto. É um lugar de chegada e acolhimento, mas também uma oportunidade para comunicar a identidade e os valores de uma empresa através da arquitectura.
ISO 45001: Safety as part of the construction process
A construction project involves many decisions. Some define materials, construction solutions or the organisation of spaces. Others concern the people who are on site every day and the conditions in which they work. This is where safety plays a fundamental role.
Insight Vector Mais: When technical infrastructure becomes part of the space
In many contemporary offices, the ceiling is no longer simply a surface that conceals the building’s infrastructure. Ductwork, cabling, lighting and HVAC systems are left exposed, becoming part of the architectural language of the space while also increasing the ceiling height.
Platero: movement and flexibility in the workplace
At Cegoc’s new Lisbon office, different pieces of furniture help create environments adapted to different moments of work, learning and collaboration. Among them is Platero, by esPattio, a combination of pouf and side table designed by Dsignio.
Four Vector Mais projects shortlisted for the 2026 Real Estate Awards
Vector Mais is represented by four projects in the 2026 Real Estate Awards, promoted by Expresso and SIC Notícias, reflecting different approaches to the construction and transformation of workplace environments: AstraZeneca, BNP Paribas, Euronext and Lusitania.
Kern: modularity and comfort in the workplace
Kern by Inclass is a modular sofa system designed to create different configurations in workplaces, hospitality settings and collective-use environments. Developed by Pearson Lloyd, the system combines seating modules, backrests and complementary elements that can be arranged according to the space and its intended use.
A well-structured estimate is the first step towards predictable construction
A well-structured estimate is one of the foundations for ensuring predictability, control and confidence throughout a project. At Vector Mais, the work carried out by the Estimating Department involves analysing every detail of the project, anticipating requirements, assessing solutions and establishing a value that reflects the reality of the construction works.
Vector Mais sponsors Novo Futuro's 4th Charity Padel Tournament
Vector Mais is proud to support the 4th Charity Padel Tournament, organised by Novo Futuro, an initiative that brings together participants and partners around a shared purpose: supporting children and young people at risk.
The importance of financial management in the success of a construction project
A successful project depends on far more than what happens on site. It requires careful planning, continuous control and sound financial management throughout every stage of the process. In this video, Alexandre Peralta, CFO of Vector Mais, explains how financial management supports the successful delivery of every project.
Knowledge that inspires better projects: Vector Mais team visits Kettal and Vibia in Barcelona
At Vector Mais, we believe that excellence in execution is driven by continuous learning. Keeping up with the evolution of materials, solutions and manufacturing processes is essential to meeting the challenges of every project and delivering spaces that are increasingly innovative, functional and sustainable.
First half of 2026 progresses in line with the company's objectives
Vector Mais has completed the first half of 2026 with production progressing in line with the objectives established at the beginning of the year, maintaining the planned pace of execution while reinforcing its role in some of Portugal's most significant construction projects.