Scala-Mare Building by Atelier d’Arquitectura Lopes da Costa

The Edificio Scala-Mare, designed by Atelier d’Arquitectura Lopes da Costa, is a 3,000 m² apartment building located on the seafront in Canidelo, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal. The project, completed in 2025, enjoys a privileged position with solar exposure, sea views, and access to Porto. The architecture team includes José António Lopes da Costa and Tiago Meireles, with collaboration from Rita Gonçalves and Joana Jorge. Engineering was handled by Strumep Engenharia, Lda., landscaping by Mónica Barbosa, acoustics by Tiago Ferreira, and construction by A. Pimenta – Construções, Lda. Supervision was provided by IRG, Inspeções Técnicas, S.A., lighting design by Projedomus–Projectos e Inst. Eléctricas Inteligentes, Lda, hydraulic installations by Strumep Engenharia, Lda., and thermal systems by IRG - Inspecções Técnicas S.A. The building is curated by Susanna Moreira and photographed by Ivo Tavares Studio.