Studio Grilo

Studio Grilo is a Lisbon based architecture practice founded by Luis Grilo. The practice is committed to a thoughtful approach in the acts of making and creating spaces, working on projects across Portugal and further afield.

Studio Grilo’s work is underpinned by dialogue and collaboration from the initial brief to construction. The comprehensive understanding of the client’s vision and the careful management of the available resources are fundamental in each project. The practice aims to develop sustainable projects that are economic and imaginative.

Studio Grilo is interested in architecture that is rooted in place and in investigating the appropriate material qualities for each context. It embraces the juxtaposition of tradition and experimentation, placing particular emphasis on the refinement of details. The practice’s work spans across the fields of architecture, interiors, installation and furniture.

Luis Grilo graduated in Architecture from Porto University (FAUP). He worked at a number of award winning architecture practices in Zurich (agps Architecture), Porto (João Paulo Loureiro) and London (IPT Architects and Piercy&Co) before establishing Studio Grilo in 2019.

Luis is a member of Ordem dos Arquitectos (OA).

Publications,  Exhibitions and Presentations

DIVISARE
“Studio Grilo Garden Pavilion”. (2021)

THE MODERN HOUSE MAGAZINE NO.3
“Value Added”. (2021)

NANOTECTURE - TINY BUILT THINGS
“Bluetube Bar”. (2016)

ARQA ARQUITECTURA E ARTE 104
“Bodyphonic, Performance Architecture, Guimarães”. (2012)

PASAJES ARQUITECTURA Y CRÍTICA
“Bluetube Bar”. (2012)

PERFORMANCE ARCHITECTURE
Group exhibition at Centro para os Assuntos da Arte e Arquitectura (CAAA), Guimarães, PT. (2012)
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ARCHDAILY
“Bluetube Bar”. (2011)

DEZEEN
“Bluetube Bar”. (2011)

DESIGN BOOM
“Bluetube Bar”. (2011)

GET SET ART FESTIVAL
Group exhibition at OPO Lab, Porto, PT. (2010)

PECHA KUCHA NIGHT PORTO 05
Presentation at OPO Lab, Porto, PT. (2010)