s o i a s t u d i o
architectural practice
based in munich, germany
inês santana de oliveira
ByAK registered architect
to me, being an architect is much more than a job. it's a way of perceving my surroundings, seeing the extraordinary in the ordinary, and the social responsibility of shaping a better world.
as an architect, i'm particularly driven by the process. transforming guidelines, wishes and constraints into creative strategies. swiftly conceiving and exploring different approaches, and refining the final concept in coordination with my clients and planning partners.
i create bespoke architectural concepts tailored to my client as well as the unique characteristics of the site. in addition to receiving high-quality designs, my clients also benefit from my thoroughness, support and representation.
scope of service
object planning within the scope of LP 1 to 5 according to the HOAI.
development of initial spatial concepts and usage scenarios (LP0).
artistic supervision of the implementation during the construction phase.
the focus of my work lies on residential projects, as well as childcare, lodging and urban planning, but i am open to comissions for other projects. i'm passionate about conscious architecture and sustainability, and i'm always on the look for affordable ways to create better buildings.
i offer my services in german, english and portuguese. while i mostly work nationwide in germany, i have planning partners in portugal, and i'm open to commissions all across europe.
profile
i have a talent for discering the needs and wishes of each client, as well as their concerns, and transforming them into a suitable concept. i am skilled at recognizing patterns, creating systems, establishing priorities and identifying possible obstacles. my solution-oriented creative thinking combines established methods with unconventional ideas, and allows me to quickly present several solution approaches. my practice is supported by over nine years of work in various Munich-based offices with nationwide projects, as well as further education following my architecture studies.
professional background
since 2024 . freelance architect as soia studio
2022-2023 . architect at kol-lek-tiv architekten, munich
2020-2022 . deputy project leader at maier neuberger architekten, munich
2016-2020 . architect at maier neuberger architekten, munich
2015-2016 . architect at dominikus stark architekten, munich
2014-2015 . architect at hild und k architekten, munich
2011-2014 . graphic designer at bmd software, aveiro, portugal
2012-2013 . graphic designer at ieeta, aveiro, portugal
2013 . founder and tutor of an architecture summer course, faup, porto, portugal
education and certification
2021 . bim coordinator certificate, cadsys, germany
2018 . registration as an architect in the bayerische architektenkammer
2017 . seminars for the registration in the bayerische architektenkammer
2009-2014 . master in architecture, faup, porto, portugal
2013-2014 . architecture studies exchange year, tum, munich