From concept to construction,
we manage design, licensing, and on-site delivery
with a clear understanding of both regulation and building.
we make it happen.
Get to know our practice
We are a contemporary architecture studio based in Lagoa, Algarve, with proven experience navigating RAN, REN and APA constraints — ensuring efficient and well-managed licensing processes.
What we do
We work across architecture, construction and urban planning, combining design expertise with a strong understanding of regulations and approvals.
Our team brings together:
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experience within municipal planning departments
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specialised knowledge in planning and urban law
- collaboration with internationally recognised architecture studios
How we work
We collaborate with a trusted network of local suppliers and a construction partner, allowing us to guide each project from initial concept to completion on site.
Our approach
Our work is rooted in the Mediterranean context — shaped by landscape, climate and materials.
Each project is developed through dialogue, precision, and a deep understanding of place and local regulations.
Our Team
Rúben Martins Soares (Lagoa, 1990)
Rúben graduated from ISCTE – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa, and began his professional career in Lisbon, working on housing and rehabilitation projects.
He collaborated with established architecture studios, including work developed with Souto Moura Arquitectos, gaining experience in design development and site coordination. He later worked as a coordinating architect within a construction company, strengthening his understanding of the building process and on-site execution.
This combined experience — from design to construction — informs his approach at CASO, ensuring continuity between concept and built work.
Inês de Almeida Cayolla (Matosinhos, 1992)
Inês graduated from ISCTE – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa and later specialised in Planning and Urban Law at the University of Coimbra (2021–2022).
Her professional path combines architectural practice with work in municipal urban planning, including at the Municipality of Lagoa, where she developed experience in licensing processes and regulatory frameworks. She is also a researcher at DINÂMIA-CET (ISCTE-IUL), focusing on urban studies.
Co-founder of CASO, she currently develops projects between Portugal and Amsterdam.
Thinking about a project in the Algarve?
We’d be glad to hear from you.
info@casoarchitects.com
PHONE
Ruben: +351 919402061
Ines: +351 938858756
LOCATION // LOCALIZAÇÃO
Monte Carvoeiro, loja 15, 8400 - 551, Lagoa, Faro
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