stu.dere is an architecture and design studio based in Vila Meã, Amarante, Portugal, founded in 2016 by Ulisses Costa. The practice works across architecture, interior architecture, and product/design, combining quality, innovation, and multidisciplinary collaboration to deliver thoughtful, contextual design solutions.
Known for residential and interior projects such as *Áurea Housing* and *Ponte House*, stu.dere is distinguished by its balance of the formal, strategic, and sensorial, where light, material, and place converge to create architecture that feels meaningful and responsive.
LOCATION: Vila Meã, Amarante, Portugal
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Designed by the architecture studio stu.dere, the Habitação Áurea is a testament to harmonious proportions and a deep connection with the surrounding landscape. Inspired by the golden ratio, the design is based on two intersecting golden rectangles,…
Ponte House integrates seamlessly into the morphology of its narrow, elongated site. The project responds directly to the land’s configuration, creating a home that rises at a high level, takes advantage of dual site access, and stretches…
A small area dedicated to children was created next to the stairs to the upper floor. This playful space was covered with polycarbonate and with a double height, at which the lights of a design object fell.…
