Healthcare Architects in Lisbon — Clinics & Dental Practices
Design healthcare spaces that work: better patient flow, calmer experience, efficient staff routes, and a brand that feels premium without sacrificing compliance.
Pedra Silva Architects is a Lisbon-based architecture and interior design studio. We deliver clinics and dental practices end-to-end—from feasibility and concept to permits/licensing support and site coordination.
Who we help
- Private medical clinics and group practices
- Dental clinics and implantology / orthodontics practices
- Diagnostic and consultation spaces
- Healthcare brands planning multi-site rollouts
What you get
- Layouts engineered for patient flow and privacy
- Regulation-ready planning with coordinated specialists
- A premium, hospitality-level experience that supports trust
- Clear phasing plans for refurbishments while staying operational (when required)
- One point of contact from design to completion
Scope of services
- Feasibility & space planning (constraints, flows, operational needs)
- Concept design, interior architecture & material strategy
- Coordination with MEP / specialized consultants (clinical requirements)
- Permits & licensing support and coordination with relevant authorities (as applicable)
- Tender support and contractor alignment
- Site supervision and handover documentation
Our process
1) Discovery & feasibility
Operational model, patient journey, staffing, room program, constraints.
2) Concept & brand alignment
A clear design direction that communicates trust and quality.
3) Regulation-ready design
Coordination with specialist consultants to meet healthcare requirements.
4) Approvals & licensing
Structured documentation and coordination for submissions and feedback cycles.
5) Execution & site control
Clarify packages, coordinate stakeholders, supervise build quality.
6) Handover
As-built updates and a clean finish—ready to operate.
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View MoreFAQs
Yes. We structure the documentation, coordinate with the required specialists, and support the submission and feedback cycles with the relevant authorities. Responsibilities depend on scope and local requirements.
Yes. Dental design is one of our core healthcare strengths—operatories, sterilization flows, patient privacy, and a premium experience that supports conversion and retention.
We begin with constraints and required standards, then coordinate with the right consultants (engineering and specialty) so the design is regulation-ready for approvals and execution.
Often, yes. We can plan phasing to reduce disruption and maintain safety, depending on the building, program, and operational constraints.
Yes. We run the project coordination on our side and keep a clear communication loop with you and the wider team.
No. We're Lisbon-based and deliver projects across Portugal and internationally, depending on the scope and fit.
It varies by size, existing conditions, and licensing requirements. After a short discovery, we can outline realistic phases: concept, approvals, and execution.
Yes. We can create a repeatable design language and kit-of-parts, while adapting each site to local constraints and approvals.
Ready to discuss a clinic project? Contact us