Ossatures — structural design studio

We design the skeletons behind architecture

Ossatures is a structural design studio focused on steel frameworks for residential and mid-scale commercial projects. We work with architects and builders from the first parametric sketch to the final bolted connection — documenting each step so the logic of the structure stays readable.

Who we are

A small team of structural engineers and computational designers. We specialize in lightweight steel framing, ventilated facades, and bolted joint coordination — the technical layers that make architectural concepts buildable.

Who we work for

Architects who need precise section details, builders who want clear assembly sequences, and students looking for real construction references. Our portfolio documents each project from profile calculation to on-site photography.

How we communicate

Direct and technical. We share drawings, section details, and construction photos rather than abstract promises. Each case study includes a technical memo and the reasoning behind the structural choices.

Positioning

We sit between architectural design and construction reality. Our work covers the full chain — parametric modeling, steel profile selection, joint coordination, and photorealistic assembly visualization. This means the drawings we deliver are ready for fabrication, not just for presentation.

The team

People behind the steel

A small group of structural engineers and architectural designers who work on every project from the first parametric sketch to the final bolted joint on site.

Marta Silva

Lead Structural Engineer

Eleven years of experience in lightweight steel framing and connection design. She coordinates the calculation of profiles and the production of shop drawings for every project.

João Ferreira

Architectural Designer

Focuses on ventilated facades and the visual language of steel skeletons. He translates structural constraints into clean architectural details that hold up in section drawings.

Rui Costa

Site Coordinator

Manages assembly sequences and bolted joint execution on site. His field notes feed directly back into the design office, closing the loop between drawing and construction.

Facts and expertise

  • Completed 40+ medium-scale residential and commercial structures
  • In-house parametric modeling for custom steel geometries
  • Detailed construction documentation for contractors and fabricators
  • Regular coordination with architects and facade installers
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