OODA
Portugal

OODA, a dynamic architectural practice founded in 2010 in Porto, Portugal, has emerged as a significant force in contemporary architecture through its innovative approach to design and international perspective. The firm was established by Diogo Brito and Rodrigo Vilas-Boas, who brought together their diverse international experiences from London and Rotterdam, creating a practice that bridges local sensibilities with global design thinking.
The practice's leadership expanded strategically over the years, with Francisco Lencastre joining in 2011, followed by João Jesus and Julião Pinto Leite in 2018, forming a robust five-partner structure. This collaborative leadership has driven OODA's portfolio to encompass a remarkable range of typologies, from bespoke residential projects to large-scale urban interventions and institutional complexes.
Operating from dual headquarters in Matosinhos and Lisbon, OODA has cultivated a diverse team of over 50 professionals from various nationalities, fostering a rich cross-cultural design dialogue. The firm's portfolio, spanning four continents and encompassing over 100 projects in 14 years, demonstrates their versatility in architectural programming and scale. Their work is characterized by a sophisticated understanding of contextual integration, tectonic expression, and programmatic innovation, consistently pushing the boundaries of contemporary architectural discourse while maintaining a strong connection to regional architectural traditions.