SAMI-arquitectos is an architecture studio based in Horta, Faial Island in the Azores, founded by architects Inês Vieira da Silva and Miguel Vieira. Deeply informed by the dramatic landscapes and geological textures of the Azores, the studio is known for its sensitive and contextual approach to architecture. Their practice explores the relationship between built form and natural environment, drawing from local materials, topography, and vernacular elements to create contemporary structures that resonate with their surroundings. Projects like the E/C House and the Interpretation Center of Capelinhos Volcano exemplify their ability to integrate architecture into the landscape with restraint and clarity. With a focus on material honesty, spatial simplicity, and a poetic sense of place, SAMI-arquitectos crafts architecture that is quiet, resilient, and deeply rooted in context, earning international recognition for their thoughtful and site-responsive work.
