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Interviews with Miguel Barbas
Designer profileDesigner of the Day Interview
24 November 2020
I studied arts in basic education, having then followed civil engineering, being passionate about Santiago Calatrava, and I wanted to design the structures and at the same time calculate how far they could go.
when i create Sabrab, for doing a hotel to a friend
minimalism, shape of the human and the inspiration of the nature
anxiety, nervousness and happiness when I hit the target
i am a matematic guy, but with love in design, so the combination of both, was a amazing experience
i want to be remember like a designer that do one piece that all people know
believe with love , that what we design, change the view of the consumer or client
believe with love , that what we design, change the view of the consumer or client. if we have a project that the client, don´t be afraid of do it again, the next will be better, if we believe what we do
busy, busy ahahah begins earlier at office, then midle day go to kickboxing classes, and came back to office again, to meet with all employes, to prepare next morning work
i follow social media, and some inspiration designers in magazines
simplicity and usability
when i look, and i said, i like it with any doubt
DNA house
Santiago Calatrava
I live and Lisbon and i love it. i born in the interior of Portugal, Elvas , the best place of Portugal. I am living in Lisbon and Porto. i am doing a house called DNA, that its for me , and for Sabrab the best house we design, and its is stealing from me all the free time
make the houses the most engaging in nature, in a minimalist nature, and that do not touch nature. the pieces must be light, minimalist, which give visual and tactile pleasure to the wearer
we have a program of interaction with young people to understand how we work
the recognition of a lifetime's work
Design Interview
24 November 2020 · Clinic Cascais Interni di una clinica odontoiatrica
The light of Serra de Sintra
the corridor with nothing in the concrete ceiling, so we put the lights on the walls
show to other clients , that a minimal design in a clinic its the way,
is more hygienic to the eye and to the user
is more hygienic to the eye and to the user
its an inspiration
its build by us
be a unique dental clinic
was all the team of Sabrab
dental clinics
its minimalist
autocad and 3dsmax
the minimalism of the corridor
only sabrab team
led light
because i know that was unique
Designer Interview
24 November 2020
I studied arts in basic education, having then followed civil engineering, being passionate about Santiago Calatrava, and I wanted to design the structures and at the same time calculate how far they could go.
“Clients have relied on SABRAB to build their business and their homes, being aware that our professionalism, innovation and singular vision, looking at each project as a unique project, leads us to excellent results.
We have an increasingly specialized and demanding team with more than 10 years of experience, therefore reinforcing commitment towards our clients, by supporting, suggesting, and advising them in terms of techniques and materials to accomplish their dreams.”
Miguel Barbas, CEO
SABRAB was founded in April 2006 and, since its creation, it has advised its clients on elaborating a suitable plan for each project, by incorporating the best solutions, processes and materials, meeting the needs and goals we undertake before our clients.
We rely on a multi disciplinary team formed by Engineers, Managers, Architects and Building Technicians, that are highly experienced in this industry and have a wide market knowledge.
We distinguish ourselves by ensuring a personal follow-up with the client, therefore attributing a special value to each project.
The success of each project begins with a plan capable of ensuring compliance with deadlines and quotations, and the required quality.
From a small office to a large public construction, our team dedicates to identify and manage project risks, predicting
problems that can later become costly.
During our integrated management process, we apply several processes which allow clients to trust SABRAB to coordinate and execute all formalities regarding a real estate project, from a preliminary study made by an architect up to
the construction and finishing stages.
We have an increasingly specialized and demanding team with more than 10 years of experience, therefore reinforcing commitment towards our clients, by supporting, suggesting, and advising them in terms of techniques and materials to accomplish their dreams.”
Miguel Barbas, CEO
SABRAB was founded in April 2006 and, since its creation, it has advised its clients on elaborating a suitable plan for each project, by incorporating the best solutions, processes and materials, meeting the needs and goals we undertake before our clients.
We rely on a multi disciplinary team formed by Engineers, Managers, Architects and Building Technicians, that are highly experienced in this industry and have a wide market knowledge.
We distinguish ourselves by ensuring a personal follow-up with the client, therefore attributing a special value to each project.
The success of each project begins with a plan capable of ensuring compliance with deadlines and quotations, and the required quality.
From a small office to a large public construction, our team dedicates to identify and manage project risks, predicting
problems that can later become costly.
During our integrated management process, we apply several processes which allow clients to trust SABRAB to coordinate and execute all formalities regarding a real estate project, from a preliminary study made by an architect up to
the construction and finishing stages.
turn reality what we have in mind, for use , or only for admiration
furniture and houses in the nature
santiago calatrava, anyone...
a dental clinic
stell, brass and wood
after a race cars :D
the shape and minimalism of the forms
anxiety, nervousness and happiness when I hit the target
realization
when the customer realizes what you created, without doubting
simplicity and usability
create designs that have no impact on the environment, and improve the daily life of society
a design that respects the environment and the earth
Lisbon, Milan and New York
Santiago Calatrava shapes and the nature shapes
Minimalist, neutral and environmentally friendly
Lisbon. portugal is very small, and it is very difficult for young people to win, the market is protected with the usual ones, who have been in the market for many years, and are always protected and chosen, even by the government, not believing in new generations.
we design our products
see their past works, see ther love for the work, the cheapest becomes the most expensive
i don't have a process, i do my works with the inspiration that i have at that day!
barcelona chair, and the DNA chair that we design
busy, busy ahahah begins earlier at office, then midle day go to kickboxing classes, and came back to office again, to meet with all employes, to prepare next morning work
believe with love , that what we design, change the view of the consumer or client
when we do something totally different, we are stuck with that idea, and we are afraid that we will not draw something as good again
use the first inspiration for that piece or house
imagination and know the client
autocad and 3dsmax
i have to have time to go to my kickbox class, and every month go to drive my race car
from 1 week to a month
if i am expensive :D
doing the reahbilitation of Forte da Graça in Elvas, Portugal
Clinica Santa Madalena, Clinica Medis, and some privates that i couldn´t reveal the name
DNA house Stairs
Doing a house all in wood
as a team
we are doing a very nice house in Melides, called Casa do Arco
by email, miguelbarbas@sabrab.com
enjoy life and design for your life