Over 3 decades of carpentry

Wood that breathes
architecture.

Since the 1990s we have shaped façades, decks and Light Steel Frame structures for Portugal's most demanding projects — from Lisbon to Comporta, Cascais to Peniche.

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Video case study

The Pines Urban Resort in motion.

Explore the development we signed at Parque das Nações — exterior carpentry, decks, pergolas and technical details in moving image.

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Who we are

Thirty years of craft, now in a new generation.

Esquema Curioso was born in Santarém from a passion for well-crafted wood and grew alongside Portugal's most respected premium real estate developers.

Today, under the leadership of the second generation, we modernize processes, integrate Light Steel Frame construction, and elevate the brand to a new level — without losing the artisanal soul that has always defined us.

30+
Years of history
4
Areas of expertise
What we do

Four specialties, one standard of excellence.

Every project is treated with the same rigor — whether a villa in Melides, a residential deck in Santarém, or a turnkey LSF structure.

Decking

Premium hardwood and high-performance composite, with technical installation that ensures longevity in any climate.

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Exterior Carpentry

Slatted façades, brise-soleil, cladding and wooden architectural elements — the visual signature of premium projects.

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Interior Design

Details that transform spaces — from custom furniture to the final finish that gives the room its identity.

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Light Steel Frame

Lightweight and efficient steel construction — fast build, millimetric precision and sustainability in every structure.

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Featured Portfolio

Projects that speak for themselves.

Iconic developments across the country where our carpentry has shaped the architects' vision.

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Pines Urban Resort — slatted façades in thermally modified wood, Parque das Nações, Lisbon
Premium condominium · Lisbon

Pines Urban Resort

Parque das Nações · 43 apartments · Creinvest
Private villa with motorized bioclimatic pergola and WPC composite deck
Private villa

Bioclimatic pergola

Composite deck + motorized pergola
Triangulated wood structures, ongoing project in Tróia, Alentejo Coast
Ongoing · Tróia

Wood structures

Trusses · 6m free span · Alentejo Coast
Mailbox detail in wood with laser cutting — fine carpentry
Fine carpentry

Details that sign

Custom mailboxes · laser cut
Partnerships

Partners to Portugal's leading premium real estate developers.

We work side by side with high-end market references on iconic developments in Lisbon, Cascais, Comporta and Melides — a seal of quality visible in every project delivered.

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Our method

From design to finish, with rigor at every step.

01

Analysis & Briefing

We study each project with the architect and client to understand expectations, materials, and timing before any wood is cut.

02

Production & Pre-Fabrication

Whenever possible, we pre-fabricate in the workshop — reinforced quality control and a faster, cleaner site.

03

Installation & Delivery

In-house team, technical installation and post-completion follow-up. We deliver pieces that age with elegance.

Tell us about your project

Ready to give your project the finish it deserves?

We serve residential projects, premium condominiums and partnerships with developers across Portugal.

+351 937 451 190 geral@esquemacurioso.pt
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