BE STUDIO is an architecture practice focused on residential projects, with a strong emphasis on multi-unit developments shaped by market positioning and spatial performance.
Our work also includes selected private residences, where design is driven by lifestyle, spatial clarity and long-term use.
Across both contexts, projects are developed through a clear architectural approach that aligns spatial logic, user needs and — when required — product strategy.
PRACTICE & EXPERIENCE
Belen Da Encarnacao
Architect and founder of BE Studio.
Architect and founder of BE Studio.
With more than 14 years of professional experience and over 40,000 m² of residential architecture developed, her work spans both high-end private residences and multi-unit residential buildings across premium and investor-driven contexts.
Throughout her career she has worked within architecture studios, development companies and multidisciplinary teams, leading architectural teams and directing residential projects across different scales.
In leading roles — including Head of Architecture positions within established studios — she has been responsible not only for project direction, but also for structuring teams, defining design processes and coordinating the architectural teams and the development of residential projects from early stages to delivery.
This background allows her to contribute architectural direction at the moments when key decisions shape a residential project — from early feasibility and concept development to spatial definition and project coordination.
Her work focuses on achieving clear spatial logic, strong architectural identity and residential environments designed to be experienced and inhabited over time.
Throughout her career she has worked within architecture studios, development companies and multidisciplinary teams, leading architectural teams and directing residential projects across different scales.
In leading roles — including Head of Architecture positions within established studios — she has been responsible not only for project direction, but also for structuring teams, defining design processes and coordinating the architectural teams and the development of residential projects from early stages to delivery.
This background allows her to contribute architectural direction at the moments when key decisions shape a residential project — from early feasibility and concept development to spatial definition and project coordination.
Her work focuses on achieving clear spatial logic, strong architectural identity and residential environments designed to be experienced and inhabited over time.
Professional Background
Her experience integrates three complementary perspectives within residential architecture:
Her experience integrates three complementary perspectives within residential architecture:
High-End Residential Projects
Worked in premium contexts with demanding clients, translating their expectations and aspirations into architectural solutions that reflect both lifestyle and market positioning.
Worked in premium contexts with demanding clients, translating their expectations and aspirations into architectural solutions that reflect both lifestyle and market positioning.
Developer-Led Investment Projects
Led residential investment projects — including single-family houses and multi-unit developments — contributing not only to design and documentation coordination, but also to defining project strategy, engaging with potential buyers, and collaborating closely with premium brokers and developers.
Led residential investment projects — including single-family houses and multi-unit developments — contributing not only to design and documentation coordination, but also to defining project strategy, engaging with potential buyers, and collaborating closely with premium brokers and developers.
Architecture Studio Leadership
Managed architecture teams and studios, establishing workflows, processes, and quality review systems. Acted as the strategic link between developers and the design team, ensuring alignment between design, execution, and market objectives.
Managed architecture teams and studios, establishing workflows, processes, and quality review systems. Acted as the strategic link between developers and the design team, ensuring alignment between design, execution, and market objectives.
This combination of experiences allows her to approach residential architecture not only as design, but as a structured, high-performance process where spatial decisions, project strategy, and execution are fully integrated.
Credentials
Architect Degree
Postgraduate Studies in Sustainability
Postgraduate Studies in Interior Design
Project Management Expert Training coursework
EDGE experience
LEED coursework
Postgraduate Studies in Sustainability
Postgraduate Studies in Interior Design
Project Management Expert Training coursework
EDGE experience
LEED coursework
NOTE
Selected projects presented on this website include work developed within architecture studios, where Belén Da Encarnacao acted as project leader or design lead, as well as projects developed through BE Studio.