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WE SHARE INSIGHTS, REFLECTIONS, NEWS AND CASE STUDIES THAT HELP FRAME DECISIONS ABOUT THE TERRITORY.


ATLAS adapts to the way you work
ATLAS now offers different options to suit a range of usage needs, from occasional analyses to professionals who work with land on a regular basis. The new structure allows you to choose the plan that best fits your needs, while continuing to provide free access to the platform through ATLAS Explorer. Three plans for different ways of working ATLAS Explorer: For those who want to try the platform or carry out occasional analyses. ATLAS Starter: For professionals who analyse l
Aug 17


ATLAS expands the territorial coverage with five new municipalities.
Atlas continues to expand its territorial coverage by automatically integrating five new municipalities: Leiria, Loures, Montijo, Moita and Oeiras. With this update, the platform now includes 15 fully integrated municipalities, further strengthening its ability to generate urban planning analyses more quickly, consistently and automatically. What does this integration mean? The integration of a municipality into Atlas represents much more than simply making cartographic dat
Jul 22


Engel & Völkers Portimão highlights partnership with Segmento Urbano in The Portugal News
In an interview published by The Portugal News, Engel & Völkers Portimão highlights its strategic partnership with Segmento Urbano to support the promotion of land and development opportunities. Read the full article using the link below: The Portugal News
May 25


Context #01 | RJUE
The revision of the RJUE is approaching. What can it mean for those who make decisions concerning the territory? In the last week, the government decree implementing the revision of the Legal Framework for Urbanization and Building (RJUE) was enacted, marking the beginning of a new phase for the regulation of urban development operations in Portugal. Among the measures envisaged are issues such as the regulatory autonomy of municipalities, the revision of criteria associated
May 25


FAQ ATLAS
Everything you need to know about ATLAS reports and its territorial analysis. How does Atlas work? ATLAS combines urban planning, territorial and regulatory information to provide a structured assessment of a site's potential. The platform integrates multiple sources of information, including municipal systems, planning regulations, cartography and territorial constraints, bringing together data that is typically scattered across different sources and difficult to interpret.
May 20


Real Estate Lisbon highlights the launch of Atlas by Segmento Urbano
Digital transformation is reshaping the way the real estate sector analyses and understands the territory. A recently published article highlights the launch of ATLAS, the territorial intelligence platform developed by Segmento Urbano, as an innovation designed to make territorial analysis faster, more integrated and more accessible. The article also highlights the vision of Maria João Correia, CEO and Founder of Segmento Urbano, who advocates a new approach to territorial de
Apr 24


Mobiliário em Notícia highlights “Echoes of the Void” among Portugal’s award-winning projects at WAF
Mobiliário em Notícia featured Segmento Urbano’s Echoes of the Void as one of the two Portuguese projects recognised with a WAFX Award in the Ageing and Health category at the 2025 World Architecture Festival. Under the theme “Design with purpose”, the article reflects on architecture as an active response to contemporary challenges, highlighting the ability of design to care for people, engage with its surroundings, and create meaningful emotional experiences. Set within the
Nov 4, 2025


The Plan highlights “Echoes of the Void” in a reflection on architecture and the end-of-life experience
The international architecture magazine The Plan featured Segmento Urbano’s Echoes of the Void in an article exploring how architecture can contribute to a more humane and dignified end-of-life experience. Bringing together three projects developed in different contexts, the article reflects on the role of design in creating spaces that respond not only to clinical needs but also to the emotional, psychological, and spiritual dimensions of end-of-life care. Through their rela
Oct 30, 2025


Echoes of the Void featured on Architizer
See the project via the link bellow: Architizer
Jul 31, 2025


Lusa highlights Segmento Urbano's WAFX Award at the World Architecture Festival
International recognition goes beyond an award. It reflects architecture's ability to respond to today's global challenges through thoughtful, human-centred design. In a recent article published by Lusa, Segmento Urbano's "Echoes of the Void" is highlighted as one of two Portuguese projects to receive a WAFX Award at the World Architecture Festival 2025. The distinction recognises projects that use architecture and design to address issues such as health, climate change, tech
Jul 17, 2025


Bustler highlights WAFX winners, including Segmento Urbano's Echoes of the Void
In a recent article, Bustler highlights the announcement of the 2025 WAFX Prize winners by the World Architecture Festival, recognising 28 projects from around the world that demonstrate how architecture and design can address major global challenges. Among the winning projects is "Echoes of the Void" by Segmento Urbano, recognised in the Ageing and Health category. Read the full article via the link below: Bustler
Jul 17, 2025


ArchDaily features “C Spot”, Segmento Urbano’s World Architecture Festival proposal
ArchDaily featured C Spot, a project developed by Segmento Urbano and shortlisted for the World Architecture Festival, highlighting its response to the social and infrastructural challenges faced by underserved communities in Angola. Conceived as more than a school, C Spot proposes a network of community spaces designed to support education, social connection, and collective development. The modular structures were designed to be affordable, portable, easy to assemble, and ca
Nov 16, 2012
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