Architect Maria Fradinho shared her perspective on how a feminine approach transforms houses in an inspiring Idealista article.
At Frari, we believe that architecture is about more than just buildings – it’s about creating spaces that reflect the needs, inclusion and identity of those who inhabit them. And when women lead, we create more human, innovative and balanced places.
On November 4th of 2025, architect Maria Fradinho, founder of FRARI, visited Fernando Pessoa University to give an Open Lecture on the design method for Single-Family Housing.
She shared her professional experience and her vision of the relationship between form and use, inspiring students and teachers with a rigorous and sensitive approach to inhabited space.
FRARI is grateful for the invitation and the warm welcome from the academic community.
40’s House was awarded an Honorable Mention on the Prémio Municipal de Arquitetura António Sarrico – 2nd Edition – Year 2025 – works related to the 2023-2024 biennium. The cerimony took place on September 6, 2025 at Museu Marítimo de Ílhavo auditorium.
It is an honor to see our work recognized among the three best projects of the last two years in the Municipality of Ílhavo!
This recognition, granted by the Municipal Council of Ílhavo, recognizes high-quality projects, which increasingly dignify the territory, as a space for good practices.
We cannot fail to thank the Owner and Antero Santos & Santos team for their trust and support, which proved essential to the success of the project!
On the previous July 9th of 2025, in Primary School/Kindergarten da Chousa Velha (Ílhavo), FRARI spent the afternoon dreaming up cities with the little ones.
With cardboard, glue and creativity, we dismantled myths, shared ideas and built a model that showed how architecture, nature and people intersect in urban life.
It was incredible to see how the curious eyes of those children are already pointing the way to the future. It’s with these great little citizens that a better world is built!
Published project: Soza’s Business Building
Magazine: Anteprojectos
Edition No: 368
Year: 2025
Publication country: Portugal
Pages: Cover, 04, 12-13
Publication about Arch House (Ílhavo, Portugal) at Archinea, architecture website from Poland.
«Arquitectas Da Nossa Casa» showcases the work of 69 female architects nationwide.
The career of Architect Maria Fradinho is one of those featured in this showcase of female representation in Portuguese architecture.
Organized by the Regional Section of the Centre of the Portuguese Architects Association, this nationwide exhibition is based on the interest in recognizing and celebrating the strong and qualitative role of female architects in the development of the profession in Portugal.
The entry to the event is free, but registration is required, given the limited capacity of the space. To do so, interested parties must register directly on the Roca Lisboa Gallery website.: www.rocalisboagallery.com/events/inauguração-exposição-arquitetas
+ INFO: https://www.ordemdosarquitectos.org/arquitectas-da-nossa-casa
Our founder, Maria Fradinho, shared her perspective on how a feminine approach transforms cities in an inspiring Idealista article.
At Frari, we believe that architecture is about more than just buildings – it’s about creating spaces that reflect the needs, inclusion and identity of those who inhabit them. And when women lead, we create more human, innovative and balanced places.
Publication about House 109 (Vagos-Portugal) at Building Indonesia.
Published Project: ANIMA
Magazine: Anteprojectos
Edition No: 363
Publication Country: Portugal
Year: 2024
Page: 54
