About Tenjou Studio
Tenjou is an architectural studio based in Portugal, focused on creating minimal sustainable spaces in harmony with nature. We design with natural materials and modern techniques to achieve a balance between performance, comfort, and environmental responsibility.
Projects
-
Preliminary Programme / Programa Preliminar
Understanding the client's requests and budget in order to navigate the initial constraints applied to the specific project, including local regulations (PDM).
-
Preliminary Study / Estudo Prévio
Elaboration of the idea, from concept to drawings, tailored to clients' needs. In specific cases, delivery of a PIP (Pedido de Informação Prévia)to the local authorities to check the viability of construction or renovation.
-
Licensing Project / Projecto de Licenciamento
Submission of the licensing project to the authorities in order to obtain the permit to build (Alvará de licenciamento).
-
Execution Project / Projecto de Execução
A detailed project developed to obtain accurate quotations and ensure the correct execution by the construction company.
-
Construction Supervision / Acompanhamento de Obra
Overseeing the construction process to ensure the correct realisation of the project on site.
Consulting
With over 6 years of experience working with clients from different parts of the world, we guide each project from start to finish. From finding the right plot of land to completing the build, Tenjou is here to help — navigating the bureaucratic process, developing the project, and overseeing construction. The purpose is simple: to make the entire journey clear and smooth, wherever you are in the world.
Book a consultation
Teaching
In recent years, teaching has naturally become part of the studio's journey. Always close to the world of boats, Tenjou responded to a growing niche market in Portugal by expanding into boat interior design — a unique field where creativity and functionality are inseparable. To help students and early-career professional step into this specialist world, this first course in Portugal was created to introduce them to its specific challenges and opportunities, and to the singular experience of designing for life on the water.
Jacopo Marchesoni
Tenjou Studio was founded by Jacopo Marchesoni, an Italian interdisciplinary architect, who studied in Milan and Porto. His journey through diverse architectural cultures, combined with a deep interest in wood construction and interior design, led to the creation of Tenjou Studio, created in the Azores archipelago and deeply rooted in the islands' natural settings, now touching the coast of Porto.
Get in touch