Diogo Rocha | EMBA< Back
OPTIMISTIC AND AMBITIOUS ABOUT THE FUTURE
A Portuguese architect and entrepreneur, Diogo started as an architect in São Paulo, Brazil.
In 2015, after one year working at Aflalo & Gasperini, he returned to Portugal where he founded his own architecture business: Mass Lab. This project’s mission is to design innovative solutions to major public challenges expected to affect people and our planet in the years to come.
Since its foundation, the company won several international competitions and prizes, gaining reputation for its innovative, sustainable and bold projects. The company is now operating in Portugal and in Scandinavia.
In 2020, Diogo was invited to be the Honorary Consul of Turkey in Porto, working on promoting and developing economic, cultural and scientific relations between the two countries.
A Portuguese architect and entrepreneur, Diogo started as an architect in São Paulo, Brazil.
In 2015, after one year working at Aflalo & Gasperini, he returned to Portugal where he founded his own architecture business: Mass Lab. This project’s mission is to design innovative solutions to major public challenges expected to affect people and our planet in the years to come.
Since its foundation, the company won several international competitions and prizes, gaining reputation for its innovative, sustainable and bold projects. The company is now operating in Portugal and in Scandinavia.
In 2020, Diogo was invited to be the Honorary Consul of Turkey in Porto, working on promoting and developing economic, cultural and scientific relations between the two countries.
Nationality: Portuguese
Languages: Portuguese, English
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Top Strengths
Optimist
Ambitious
Energiser
Loyal
Brave
Timeline
2015 - (...)
Founding Partner | Mass Lab
2014 - 2015
Project Leader | Rodapé Arquitectos
2013 - 2014
Architect | Direção Regional de Cultura do Norte
2012 - 2013
Trainee Architect | Câmara Municipal de Matosinhos
2011 - 2012
Trainee Architect | Aflalo&Gasperini
Academic Background
Executive MBA | Porto Business School
Master in Architecture | University of Porto
Degree in Architecture Studies | University of Porto
Future Professional Interests
Architecture
Urban Planning
Diplomacy
Management
Strategy
Likes & Curiosities
New perspectives & design new solutions (mixing architecture, sustainability & business)
Travel around the world
Know other cultures