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British architectural photographer Marc Goodwin has gone behind the scenes to capture 17 architecture studios in Porto, Portugal.

Spotlighting studios across the city, the project is the latest in an ongoing series by Goodwin, the founder of photography studio Archmospheres, in which he documents architecture offices worldwide.

This collection features the studios of Fala Atelier, Joaquim Portela Arquitetos and Diogo Aguiar Studio, and follows the photographer's documentation of studios in Japan, Taiwan and Vienna.

According to Goodwin, architecture studios in Porto are often small, youthful and focused on adaptive reuse, which he said challenges "what one might expect from a relatively small city".

"Most of the architects were young," he told Dezeen. "Most of the studios were small, with one to 10 people."

"Many of them were working on sustainable solutions to housing through adaptive reuse, modular elements to quickly scale-up and things of that ilk," he added. "Lots of youthful enthusiasm matched with skill and know-how."

Reflecting on the series, Goodwin noted the city's distinct "vibe" he believes is driven by the legacy of renowned Portuguese architects including Álvaro Siza and architects often being placed "at the centre of cultural life".

"It felt like a cultural scene, not just people at work," Goodwin concluded. "There should be way more attention paid to Porto."

Read on for an exclusive look inside 17 architecture studios across Porto:

Fala Atelier

In this space since: 2018 Number of members of staff: 10 Size: 200 square metres Building's history: Residential

Architectural Affairs

In this space since: 2022 Number of members of staff: 1 Size: 250 square metres Building's history: Gallery

ATA Atelier 

In this space since: 2023 Number of members of staff: 4 Size: 60 square metres Building's history: Commercial

Atelierdacosta

In this space since: 2016 Number of members of staff: 9 Size: 120 square metres Building's history: Unknown

Atelier Local

In this space since: 2021 Number of members of staff: 2 Size: 150 square metres Building's history: Residential and commercial

Colectivo Mel

In this space since: 2014 Number of members of staff: 3 Size: 400 square metres Building's history: Residential

Marques de Aguiar Arquitectura e Urbanismo

In this space since: 2018 Number of members of staff: 5 Size: 90 square metres Building's history: Residential

Crea-arquitetos

In this space since: 2014 Number of members of staff: 6 Size: 30 square metres Building's history: Educational

Diogo Aguiar Studio

In this space since: 2022 Number of members of staff: 8 Size: 250 square metres Building's history: Gallery

Experimental 

In this space since: 2020 Number of members of staff: 8 Size: 270 square metres Building's history: Workshop

FAHR 021.3

In this space since: 2023 Number of members of staff: 3 Size: 326 square metres Building's history: Garage

Joaquim Portela Arquitetos

In this space since: 2019 Number of members of staff: 8 Size: 247 square metres Building's history: Unknown

Paulo Moreira Architectures 

In this space since: 2018 Number of members of staff: 4 Size: 175 square metres Building's history: Warehouse

Murmuro

In this space since: 2021 Number of members of staff: 5 Size: 50 square metres Building's history: Offices

Nuno Melo Sousa

In this space since: 2012 Number of members of staff: 5 Size: 100 square metres Building's history: Garage

Oitoo

In this space since: 2018 Number of members of staff: 10 Size: 600 square metres Building's history: Warehouse

Summary

In this space since: 2019 Number of members of staff: 10 Size: 100 square metres Building's history: Industrial