Architecture and Construction Management in the Azores

Before you buy land in the Azores

Before you buy, we review what the PDM and regional rules allow you to build, as well as the access and the slope of the land. Where it is useful, that review can lead to a prior information request (PIP) with the municipality. In the Azores, structural design must account for the archipelago’s seismicity, with materials suited to the humid and windy climate.

Managing the project from abroad

You can follow the project remotely. We make periodic site visits, send reports with photographs, hold online meetings and record decisions in writing. WALLNUT coordinates architecture, engineering and construction management from Lisbon while supervising the local contractor on site.

For owners based outside Portugal

As a rule, people who do not live in Portugal can buy land and build, including on the islands; a Portuguese NIF is required. We work together with your lawyer; we do not provide legal or tax advice.

WALLNUT work on mainland Portugal

Explore our work on mainland Portugal: architecture and construction in Cascais, a house in Melides and a house in Azóia.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a house in the Azores cost?
A premium house starts from €3,000/m²; a bespoke architect-designed or coastal house starts from €4,200/m². Construction costs; design fees quoted to suit each project. On the islands, additional logistics costs apply, quoted to suit each project.

Can I follow the project from abroad?
Yes. Periodic site visits, reports with photographs, online meetings and written decisions help you follow the project remotely.

Who carries out the construction?
A local contractor selected and supervised by WALLNUT carries out the work. WALLNUT remains your point of contact for architecture, engineering and construction management.

Can you assess land before I buy it?
Yes. We review the planning feasibility, access and slope, and can assess whether a prior information request (PIP) is appropriate.

Which languages do you work in?
We work in Portuguese, English and French, and in Spanish with some limitations.