DESIGN
Selection of built and unbuilt architectural projects developed across residential, institutional, and experimental contexts.
The work reflects an approach to design that values spatial clarity, material exploration, and the relationship between architecture, use, and broader systems.
The work reflects an approach to design that values spatial clarity, material exploration, and the relationship between architecture, use, and broader systems.
SELECTED BUILT PROJECTS
KAZA JASZ
DESIGN KESIA LIMA | RESIDENCIAL ARCHITECTURE | LOCATION TARRAFAL, CABO VERDE | 2024
Residential project developed on a constrained urban plot, where regulatory limits and reduced footprint informed the overall spatial strategy.
The design reinterprets the traditional Cape Verdean house typology—one door, two windows—into a contemporary configuration comprising a ground-floor apartment and an upper-level loft, both with independent access.Conceived for flexibility and collective living, the project balances compact construction with adaptable interior spaces and outdoor areas supporting social use.
The design reinterprets the traditional Cape Verdean house typology—one door, two windows—into a contemporary configuration comprising a ground-floor apartment and an upper-level loft, both with independent access.Conceived for flexibility and collective living, the project balances compact construction with adaptable interior spaces and outdoor areas supporting social use.
CIC FUKUOKA
DESIGN KESIA LIMA FROM CIC ARCHITECT OF RECORD KAJIMA & ILYA | INTERIOR DESIGN | LOCATION FUKUOKA, JAPAN | 2023
Interior design project for an innovation campus, focused on creating a fluid transition between the host building’s shared spaces and the distinct spatial identity of CIC.
The design uses color, art, and spatial sequencing to express the energy of Fukuoka’s youthful urban culture while drawing users naturally into the campus environment.
Building on the experience of past center, the project integrates operational learnings while establishing a clear and independent identity.
The design uses color, art, and spatial sequencing to express the energy of Fukuoka’s youthful urban culture while drawing users naturally into the campus environment.
Building on the experience of past center, the project integrates operational learnings while establishing a clear and independent identity.
KAZA TENIS
DESIGN KESIA LIMA | RENOVATION | LOCATION PRAIA, CABO VERDE| 2023
Renovation project located in the historic center of Plateau, focused on rehabilitating the existing structure without compromising its architectural character.
The intervention increases natural light and spatial openness while reorienting the house inward, creating a more intimate and protected domestic environment.
The intervention increases natural light and spatial openness while reorienting the house inward, creating a more intimate and protected domestic environment.
KAZA TMB
DESIGN KESIA LIMA | RESIDENCIAL ARCHITECTURE | LOCATION PRAIA, CABO VERDE| 2021
Residential project developed as an experimental exploration of spatial efficiency within a compact urban context.
The design tests alternative layouts, light conditions, and circulation strategies, allowing domestic spaces to adapt to changing patterns of use over time.
Material choices prioritize locally available resources and construction techniques, reinforcing a contextual approach that aligns architectural experimentation with place, climate, and everyday building practices.
The design tests alternative layouts, light conditions, and circulation strategies, allowing domestic spaces to adapt to changing patterns of use over time.
Material choices prioritize locally available resources and construction techniques, reinforcing a contextual approach that aligns architectural experimentation with place, climate, and everyday building practices.
IMAGES BY EDIVAR MASCARENHAS
EL PATRON
DESIGN KESIA LIMA | FURNITURE & INTERIOR DESIGN | LOCATION PRAIA, CABO VERDE| 2020
Interior and furniture design project organized around the distribution of distinct programs to support a cohesive and engaging user experience.
The spatial concept reflects the identity of an innovative business, structuring the environment as a dedicated space for men’s care through material choices, layout, and atmosphere.
The spatial concept reflects the identity of an innovative business, structuring the environment as a dedicated space for men’s care through material choices, layout, and atmosphere.
IMAGES BY EDIVAR MASCARENHAS
CIC TOKYO - 16TH FLOOR
DESIGN KESIA LIMA SUPERVISED BY SIDI GOMES FROM CIC ARCHITECT OF RECORD TETSUO KOBORI | INTERIOR DESIGN | LOCATION TOKYO, JAPAN | 2020
Interior design project for one of the two floors of the CIC Tokyo campus, marking the first collaboration with CIC.
The design adapts the established CIC spatial language to the Japanese context, balancing a recognizable identity with local sensibilities.
A range of amenities and spatial typologies was introduced to support comfort, flexibility, and multiple modes of work and collaboration.
The design adapts the established CIC spatial language to the Japanese context, balancing a recognizable identity with local sensibilities.
A range of amenities and spatial typologies was introduced to support comfort, flexibility, and multiple modes of work and collaboration.
IMAGES BY TAKAHIRO ARAI
DOPE STORE
DESIGN KESIA LIMA | FURNITURE DESIGN | LOCATION PRAIA, CABO VERDE | 2019
Furniture design project focused on the development of custom display systems that allow product highlighting while integrating dual stock levels.
The design explores the use of less conventional materials, including rebar and OSB panels, combining low-cost construction with a clear and adaptable spatial identity.
The design explores the use of less conventional materials, including rebar and OSB panels, combining low-cost construction with a clear and adaptable spatial identity.
IMAGES BY EDIVAR MASCARENHAS
SECRETO IBÉRICO BY WS
DESIGN KESIA LIMA | INTERIOR & FURNITURE DESIGN | LOCATION PRAIA, CABO VERDE | 2018
Interior and furniture design project centered on creating a variety of seating configurations to accommodate different modes of use and patterns of consumption.
The design employs recyclable and industrial materials, allowing the space to be appropriated naturally while maintaining a robust and adaptable character.
The design employs recyclable and industrial materials, allowing the space to be appropriated naturally while maintaining a robust and adaptable character.
DENTU KAZA DJANINI
DESIGN KESIA LIMA & PATTI ANAHORY | INTERIOR & FURNITURE DESIGN | LOCATION STA CRUZ, CABO VERDE | 2018
Interior and furniture design project where custom-built elements act as spatial and architectural components rather than secondary furnishings.
Furniture such as stairs, storage, and dividers is designed at ceiling height, replacing conventional partitions and structuring the space through use and function.
Furniture such as stairs, storage, and dividers is designed at ceiling height, replacing conventional partitions and structuring the space through use and function.
APTXADA
DESIGN KESIA LIMA |INTERIOR DESIGN | LOCATION PRAIA, CABO VERDE | 2017
Interior redesign focused on optimizing the existing layout by reducing circulation space and eliminating unnecessary transitional areas.
The intervention opens and integrates the social spaces while reinforcing the privacy and separation of more intimate domestic areas.
The intervention opens and integrates the social spaces while reinforcing the privacy and separation of more intimate domestic areas.
SELECTED UNBUILT PROJECTS
HOSTEL LA CIDADI | INTERIOR DESIGN | 2018
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TALLER ARQUITECTONICO 9 | E[ad] PUCV | VALPARAISO, CHILE
PROJECTO IV | FAUP | PORTO, PORTUGAL
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PROJECTO III | FAUP | PORTO, PORTUGAL
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