​​Leonardo Marchesi studied Science of Architecture at Politecnico di Milano, earning his Bachelor’s degree in 2012, and completed a Master’s in Architecture at Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa. Practiced under renowned Architects including Aires Mateus, João Luís Carrilho da Graça, David Chipperfield, José Adrião, and Mark Stevens, in both Lisbon and London.

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After contributing to diverse projects and gaining valuable international Architecture training experience, Leonardo decided to found his practice in 2021 in Ericeira, Portugal; with now projects spanning between Portugal, Europe and more broadly the Middle East, and Southeast Asia the studio has at the core of the practice the search for extraordinary spatial experiences — gentle but firm gestures in the landscape with a sense of timelessness. Among the projects that brought early recognition to the practice are the House in Colares (Portugal), the House in Luxor (Egypt), and the Pier House in Langkawi (Malaysia), along with residential schemes in Dubai and Saudi Arabia.

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AWARDS

Recognized internationally, the practice has received multiple awards, including Finalist at the “House of the Future” competition 2025 in the UAE and Winner of the Young Architects Competitions 2016, earlier honors include Architecture Student of the Year 2014 at Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa and a Finalist position at Prémio Secil Universidades 2014.

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PUBLICATIONS

The projects have been featured in the most prestigious online and print Architecture magazines such as Casabella, ArchDaily, Afasia Archzine, Ignant, Imagicasa, Architecture and Wonders, Leonardo has been invited to talk on Architecture, Ancient Egypt, and Virtual Reality at ROCA Gallery Lisbon and various podcasts, as well as exhibiting his work at international venues such as Art Basel Miami.

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ARCHAEOLOGY

Parallel to the Architecture practice, Leonardo is part of "Mission Hawara", the team behind the restoration of the Pyramid of Amenemhat III at Hawara (Egypt) and the quest for the Lost Labyrinth of Egypt with artist Louis de Cordier.

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METAVERSE

As a pioneer in Metaverse Architecture, the studio was among the first firms to create virtual experiences on Spatial, Decentraland, and other platforms. Since 2021, he has developed 10+ virtual experiences, attracting more than 20,000 visitors worldwide for virtual exhibitions, concerts, and events. His work in the field earned 1st Place at Decentraland Art Week 2024, 1st Place at the MAD Interior Design Awards 2023, and participation in the Metaverse Architecture Biennale 2023 with the project "Uplifting Spiral".

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COLLABORATIONS

From time to time he still collaborate with other Architects he admires, contributing with 3D Visualizations and Design development among which are Mark Stevens Architects, DF+DC, NocNoc Studio, Patricia da Silva Arquitectura, DUOMA, and others.

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Firmly based in Ericeira, the ocean inspires the practice to look outward toward endless horizons.