Escala Absoluta distinguished with the Quality Award 2026

Escala Absoluta was distinguished with the Quality Award 2026 in the Architecture and Engineering Projects category. The distinction is presented in a Revista Business Portugal publication that includes an interview with Edgar Gonçalves, co-founder and executive director of the studio.

In the interview, Edgar Gonçalves explains the meaning of this recognition and the principles that guide the development of Escala Absoluta’s projects.

Recognition of the team’s work For Edgar Gonçalves, the award represents external validation of the studio’s vision and of the technical rigour behind its solutions.

“Beyond reinforcing clients’ confidence, it recognises the team’s competence and acts as an incentive for us to continue raising the quality of the solutions we develop.”

Edgar Gonçalves, in an interview with Revista Business Portugal.

The integration between architecture and engineering plays a central role in this approach, with attention to quality and coherence throughout the project.

An integrated methodology, from concept to construction The methodology described in the interview follows the full project cycle. From the design stage onwards, decisions seek to respond to the context, the client’s needs and technical and legal constraints.

Multidisciplinary work makes it possible to coordinate the different disciplines and provide consistent follow-up, contributing to the coherence of the proposed solutions.

Technology in service of the project Technological innovation is another topic addressed in the publication. The studio highlights the use of digital tools and three-dimensional models to anticipate decisions, improve coordination between disciplines and increase the overall quality of the project.

This commitment also extends to the adoption of more efficient technical solutions and to the improvement of project and coordination tools.

Presence in Figueira da Foz and Lisbon The interview also addresses Escala Absoluta’s growth strategy. The Lisbon presence reflects the intention to bring to new markets the quality, technical rigour and client proximity developed in Figueira da Foz.

The publication also presents a selection of the studio’s projects.

Awarding body: ConsumerChoice. Category: Architecture and Engineering Projects. Official source: consumerchoice.pt/winners/escala-absoluta-projetos-de-arquitetura-e-engenharia-2026/