LUÍS AFONSO GONÇALVES

Graduated from the Faculty of Architecture of Lisbon, I have been an architect since 2019, during which time I have worked as an architect at AACG, in Lisbon.
From an early age, my vocation for the arts and for disciplines related to image has been evident. I believe my “ikigai” lies in everything that involves image, colors, contrasts, proportions, balances, and imbalances. Architecture emerged as an art that allows me to unite all these passions.
3D rendering and visualization have been a fundamental part of my professional journey. Besides bringing me great pleasure and satisfaction, I see them as valuable tools that can add a significant differential to any studio, setting it apart from the competition.
For me, architecture is a practice that aims to provide physical and psychological well-being to its users. Thus, I strive to maintain a continuous critical outlook on the world around me, cultivating the ability to put myself in others’ position and adopting a mindset of constant learning.
In addition to architecture, I have played an important role in managing a restaurant, Belém 2 a 8, being responsible for various areas, including administration, marketing, reservations, social media, booking platforms, creation of gastronomic and wine menus, as well as stock organization. I consider this experience fundamental to my personal and professional development, as it has given me a greater sense of responsibility, team management skills, and improved process organization.
EDUCATION
2008 - 2013
Restelo Secondary School, Lisbon
2013 - 2019
Faculty of Architecture of Lisbon, Lisbon
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2019 - 2025
Atelier de Arquitectura Carlos Gonçalves
2019 - 2025
Restaurant Management - Belém 2 a 8
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Portuguese
English
Spanish
French
SOFTWARE SKILLS
Autocad
Sketchup
Revit
Vray para Skp.
Twinmotion
Unreal Engine 5
Photoshop
Ilustrator
Indesign
Blender
Lightroom
After Effects
3ds Max
Chaos Corona
Microsoft Office