Pedro Duarte Bento
PhD Architect—Researcher

Licensed architect. Holds a PhD in Architecture from FAUL-Lisbon. Co-founder of gremiodosarquitectos.org, a multidisciplinary collective dedicated to the culture and futures of architecture and landscape. Has worked for more than a decade in New York City and Barcelona. Currently leads an independent research practice based in Lisbon, and contributes regularly to international conferences and publications.

News/Archive:

Book:

2025, 'A Casa Generica' to be published by Caleidoscopio Editora

Conference Paper:

2025, "Generic Houses —Reusing Invisible Resources" at 'Shifting Ruralities Symposium', July 3rd-4th, Brussels, Belgium

Conference Paper:

2025, "Domesticity: Self-Punishment and Catharsis" at University of Brighton's 'Domesticity Under Siege', April 2nd-4th, England, UK

Research Project:

2025, 'New Folk Construction: A Visual Archive of Anonymous Photography on Anonymous Architecture', a joint-venture with UMAR-Union of Mediterranean Architects, (Jan.)

Grant:

2025, Individual Mobility Grant to Paris (FR) from 'Culture Moves Europe', a program funded by the European Union with the support of the Goethe Institute, (Feb.)

Debate, Forum:

2025, Moderator at “Construção de Data Centers”, Grupo Via, Lisbon, Nov. 12th

2025, Speaker at “Construção Industrializada: O Futuro da Arquitetura está em Fábrica?”, Lisbon, Oct. 8th

+Info/Contact:

EDUCATION
PhD/Doctor in Architecture, FAUL 2018/24
(With Distinction, Field: Theory and Practice of Project)
Post-graduated in Architecture, Advanced Studies Diploma, FAUL
Graduated in Architecture, FAUL, 2005
Education in Sculpture, School of Visual Arts, NY
Education in Large-format Film Photography, ICP, NY
Certificate in Timber Framing Design, Forest Industries Ireland
Certificate in Marine Biology, AMNH — AMNH, NY

GRANTS
Culture Moves Europe, European Union and Goethe Institute, 2025
Travel grant to India and Bangladesh, Fundação Oriente, 2005

PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (2005/17)
SOM — Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, New York City (US)
James Corner — Field Operations, New York City (US)
Josep Lluis Mateo Arquitectes, Barcelona (SP)
Vao Arquitectos Associados, Lisbon (PT)

AFILIATIONS
FAUL Faculdade de Arquitectura da Universidade de Lisboa
OA Ordem dos Arquitectos — Licensed Architect
AIA American Institute of Architects (NY Chapter, 2010/15)
DGRM — Licensed Local Skipper (Carta Patrão Local)
American Sailing Association — ASA 101
FPR — Rugby player at the national squad up to U20

CONTACT
pedroduartebento[at]gmail.com
www.pedroduartebento.com





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