Contaminar Arquitetos, is an architecture firm, in the Portugal central area, formed by architects from Leiria, Figueira da Foz, Coimbra. It was founded in 2004, in Leiria, by two architects Joel Esperança and Ruben Vaz and one Product&Interior Designer Romeu Sousa.
Joel Esperança [Leiria, 1980] holds a bachelor's and a master's in architecture from the University School of Arts [EUAC], Coimbra, Portugal, in 2003 and 2012, respectively. Between 2004 and 2005 collaborated with the architecture department of the University School of Arts from Coimbra. In 2005 he co-founded Contaminar®, Leiria based architectural office. Occasionally, he is a master's primary supervisor on architecture final projects.
Ruben Vaz [Coimbra, 1980] holds a bachelor's and a master's in architecture from the University School of Arts [EUAC], Coimbra, Portugal, in 2003 and 2012, respectively. In 2004 collaborated at José Bento architecture, Figueira da Foz, Portugal based architectural office. In 2005 he cofounded Contaminar®, Leiria-based architectural office.
Eurico Sousa [Leiria, 1987] graduated from the University School of Arts [EUAC], Coimbra, Portugal, with a master's in architecture in 2014. Joel Esperança was your primary supervisor in the final project degrees. Between 2014 and 2015 joined Contaminar® as an intern architect of the “order of architects”. Joined Contaminar® as a partner in 2015.
Joaquim Duarte [Leiria, 1970] holds a bachelor's from the University School of Arts [EUAC], Coimbra, Portugal, in 1999. Between 2002 and 2004 he worked as a technical architect mainly in private works, at Leiria city hall. He took part in several projects since 2004 collaborating with other colleagues and teams. Joined Contaminar® as a partner in 2016.
Joel Esperança [Leiria, 1980] holds a bachelor's and a master's in architecture from the University School of Arts [EUAC], Coimbra, Portugal, in 2003 and 2012, respectively. Between 2004 and 2005 collaborated with the architecture department of the University School of Arts from Coimbra. In 2005 he co-founded Contaminar®, Leiria based architectural office. Occasionally, he is a master's primary supervisor on architecture final projects.
Ruben Vaz [Coimbra, 1980] holds a bachelor's and a master's in architecture from the University School of Arts [EUAC], Coimbra, Portugal, in 2003 and 2012, respectively. In 2004 collaborated at José Bento architecture, Figueira da Foz, Portugal based architectural office. In 2005 he cofounded Contaminar®, Leiria-based architectural office.
Eurico Sousa [Leiria, 1987] graduated from the University School of Arts [EUAC], Coimbra, Portugal, with a master's in architecture in 2014. Joel Esperança was your primary supervisor in the final project degrees. Between 2014 and 2015 joined Contaminar® as an intern architect of the “order of architects”. Joined Contaminar® as a partner in 2015.
Joaquim Duarte [Leiria, 1970] holds a bachelor's from the University School of Arts [EUAC], Coimbra, Portugal, in 1999. Between 2002 and 2004 he worked as a technical architect mainly in private works, at Leiria city hall. He took part in several projects since 2004 collaborating with other colleagues and teams. Joined Contaminar® as a partner in 2016.
