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Concept Design Experience: from idea to buildable concept in 8 weeks


Wake up in your New Family Retreat
before you’ve signed a single permit.
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No construction
no permits
no drawn-out design process
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just pure, unadulterated design genius.

Who this is for

Busy founders and families who want a modern home without a multi-year maze.

You want strategic clarity, realistic costs, and a confident plan before heavy commitments.
In today’s fast-paced world, time is a luxury.

Our clients are high achievers who value efficiency, quality, and personalization but...
... often lack the time for the traditional, lengthy design process.

This service aims to bridge that gap, providing a swift yet comprehensive solution.

Our Concept Design Experience offers a fast track to bespoke, high-quality living spaces
for busy entrepreneurs seeking a retreat from their hectic lives ...

… WITHOUT the drag of traditional design timelines
… OR the need for a full-scale commitment.
What challenges are you facing?

  • Time Wasted:
    • Researching local culture, regulations, and market conditions.
    • Coordinating with multiple, often inexperienced, professionals.
  • Lost Enthusiasm:
    • Frustration with the lengthy and complex design process.
    • Overwhelmed by numerous decisions about materials, design, features, budget, and sustainability options.
  • Resources Squandered:
    • Engaging with professionals lacking industry recognition, specialization, and certifications.
    • Dealing with design revisions due to regulatory non-compliance or requests to match your criteria.
  • Expensive Problems:
    • Costly alternative studies and alteration requests from weak initial planning.
    • Project delays leading to increased expenses and missed deadlines.



Our Solution
An immersive service that not only kickstarts your architectural project
but also offers a unique journey through design, art, and culture in just two months.


  • Streamlined Process
    Move from a vague idea to a fully realized architectural concept in just two months.

    Save significant time with a framework that simplifies and condenses meetings, visits, reviews, and decisions
  • Renewed Enthusiasm
    Enjoy a simplified and exciting design journey, free from the frustrations of traditional, lengthy processes.

    Reignite your passion for your project with a seamless and engaging process.
  • Local Expertize
    Work with industry-recognized, specialized, and certified professionals who understand the niche.

    Navigate local culture, regulations, and market conditions effortlessly, reducing stress and ensuring compliance.

  • Cost Savings
    Save money by minimizing expensive alternative studies and unnecessary alteration requests.

    Plan your budget upfront with confidence, avoiding delays and increased expenses.



  • Immersive Design Journey
    Engage deeply with local culture, cuisine, art, and showroom visits, creating a unique and enriching experience.

    Balance practical and emotional aspects, making the journey memorable and transformative.
  • Vision Integration
    Enjoy a design that blends your vision with Portugal’s beauty.
  • Time-Efficient
    Save time with a well-organized, timely design process that keeps momentum without rushing decisions

  • Exceptional Client Care
    Stay connected with a personalized portal to track progress, view documents, and communicate seamlessly.

    Enjoy perks like invitations to design and art events, personalized gifts, and ongoing support.


Works for Reference
Explore our portfolio to see the quality and creativity we bring to every design
FAIRWAY VILLA
West Cliffs Golf Resort | OBIDOS

Blurring the lines between indoors and out as you relax in an ambiance of unmatched elegance and comfort. ✨
PALM VILLA
Palmares Ocean Living & Golf | LAGOS

Spectacular coastline views and warm Algarve sun
make the home feel open and breezy. ☀️⁠
FUTURE FUSION
Albaplas Lake, NETHERLANDS

Experience a marvel of modern design, where futuristic architecture
meets serene lakeside living in a suspended haven. 💧
CASA DA GUIA
Quinta da Pedra | CASCAIS

A modern Oasis crafted for a beautiful and successful family
in the heart of Cascais. 🌿
CLIFFSIDE HAVEN
SILVERCOAST

Immerse yourself in an oceanic panorama
right from your doorstep 🌊
SURFSIDE RETREAT
Guest House | SILVERCOAST

Dive into the laid-back surf culture with the beach just steps away,
perfect for a sun-soaked, carefree escape. 🏄‍♂️
Hear from our clients
Don't take my word for it.
Feel the excitement, and understand the value our work brought to their lives.
  • Hi there, this is Rolf from California.

    We bought a home in the Silvercoast area and needed help figuring out what to do with our large lot.

    Luckily I ran into Third Skin Architecture and Joel was really helpful in getting this started.
    So we decided to trust him to do an architectural project for us to really evaluate our space and to look for options there. Of course, doing this over the distance, it was a little tough for us to commit initially, but Joel's communication was just so simple and easy.
    He has a nice customer backend, which I didn't realize at first, that really keeps you up to date, with everything going on, which worked great given the distance and time difference.

    He provided a well-thought-out plan after thorough discussions and site visits, so we're really happy with the outcome and highly recommend Joel and Third Skin Architecture for their excellent service.
    Rolf B.
    Business Owner | U.S.A.
  • Joel worked on our project since the early conceptual design phase and became our trusted single point of contact.

    Living overseas limited our availability to undertake such a large project, but Joel was able to overcome this difficulty by preparing methodically for our infrequent visits
    -
    his presentations were thorough, efficient, with all consultants as needed, questions anticipated, and team members coordinated.

    We now have a contemporary, spacious and wow property that we are proud to show off.

    The blend of his personal style and an understanding of ours led to a beautiful, practical, and unique home.




    Claudia Listopad
    Business Owner | U.S.A.
  • Hi Joel,
    We are good, looking forward to go back to Portugal.

    We love your original design.
    Having 3,5 m tall windows on the first floor - that would be a wow factor when you walk in.

    Again, Harold and I thank you for your amazing work and fast response.

    Have a great weekend!
    Viktorija D.
    Entrepreneur | LATVIA
  • Working with Joel was very easy from the start.

    Getting the message, which we felt would always be the most complicated stage, was very simple.

    Joel caught our intentions, always taking into account what we could or could not do, and gave us the opportunity to live our home in a way that we never would think possible.


    Sofia C. & Sérgio M.
    MULTI-BUSINESSES OWNERS | PORTUGAL
  • Hi Joel,
    thank you so much for your time and energy on "my" project. I'm really not used to that in my life, so this is a completely new experience for me, but it feels very good and priceless.

    best regards,
    Jurgen R.
    C.E.O. | AUSTRIA
  • Hey Joel.

    Just to say we loved the pool design.
    You really captured what we didn't know we wanted.

    So thanks so much!

    Rachael & Alex H.
    Business Founders | ENGLAND
  • Hi Joel,
    The design is looking great and we love it!
    Mark W.
    SOUTH AFRICA
The 8-week cadence
While the timeline can vary, a typical experience takes about eight weeks to complete, following a highly interactive roadmap that balances speed with deep exploration of the project’s opportunities.

A typical process outline is:
Research & Strategy
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Begin your journey with collaborative sessions to explore your lifestyle, goals, and aspirations.

It includes reviewing site-specific conditions and project constraints to ensure feasibility and creativity are in harmony.
Co-Creation Intensive
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Engage in interactive design sessions, where we explore various design directions, sketch potential layouts, and experiment with materials, textures, and architectural forms.

Through real-time review and brainstorm, watch your ideas take shape from initial sketches and moodboards to general plans and 3D models.

Experience showroom and gallery tours to feel textures, see colors, and be inspired by high-quality furniture, fixtures, and art.

These workshops serve to align everyone involved and inspire new, exciting ideas.
Design Synthesis
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From the wealth of ideas generated during the workshops, our design team refines and synthesizes the most compelling concepts.

We consolidate multiple scenarios into one coherent vision, ensuring that the final design reflects the client’s desires while staying practical and unique.
Design Handoff and Launch Plan
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With the design concept refined, we plan the next steps. This phase includes:

• Reviewing the finalized concept design with the client.
• Identifying the stages required to bring the project to life.
• Mapping out the timeline for execution, ensuring clarity and alignment with the overall vision.

Receive a Vision Book including concept sketches, general plans and renderings, mood boards, material samples, and photographs from showroom and gallery visits.

Virtual Reality Walkthroughs for guided and independent exploration of your future home.

Explore a curated selection of premium material samples. From luxurious woods to exquisite tiles, our samples will help you envision the tactile essence of your future home.

Comprehensive Project Plan with detailed timelines, key milestones, and a clear, no-nonsense pricing structure for a smooth project execution and construction.



By the end of eight weeks, we have a beautifully articulated design vision and a clear path forward for bringing it to reality, with everyone involved fully aligned on the next steps.
Investment
  • starting at € 20k

    Pricing and format

    Starting at €20,000, this program offers two tiers:

    • Essential: €20,000. Remote. Same 8-week outcome.
    • Signature: €30,000. Includes on-site sessions and select partner visits.

    A €950 Architect’s First Look can precede the Experience.
    Credited on upgrade.










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