”The thing that we like, really, is to include poetry in life of people or include some thing that they don’t expect, like things that can open some other perspectives in daily life.”

Dive into the world of architectural creativity with the Portugal based duo Ana Baptista and Hugo Dourado.

Their office is called Colectivo Mel which translates to 'Collective Honey' in Portuguese, but it signifies more than just a name; it embodies their philosophy of fostering movement, inclusivity, and liberation in architecture.

I lived in their beautifully refurbished apartment in Porto for almost a year and can tell you first hand that this is felt throughout their work.

Ana and Hugo believe that our environments influence human interaction and thinking, and use their work to stimulate dialogue and a sense of belonging in the global community.

Discover how they solve problems with creative solutions and an artistic touch, that make the outcome unique and inspiring while also keeping the heritage of the project alive.

Thank you for listening! 

Links:

Pictures of their house - https://colectivomel.com/Projectos-1/Duas-casas-para-S

Picture of the apartment I lived in - https://www.instagram.com/p/CcFp3AkI0VJ/ 

Colectivo Mel's website - https://colectivomel.com/

Colectivo Mel's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/colectivomel/

Digital course with Ana & Hugo - https://criti.co/course/view.php?id=69