I’m Maria, a 36-year-old architect originally from Lisbon. For years, I was immersed in urban projects, glass towers, and endless Zoom calls. The work was exciting but exhausting — deadlines, client demands, and gray cityscapes became my everyday reality.
During the pandemic, I worked remotely from Phuket for three months. What started as a temporary escape turned into a life-changing revelation. The colors, the calm, the balance of tradition and modernity — I saw beauty in a different kind of design.
So, I made the bold choice to relocate permanently. Now, I live in a minimalist villa near Nai Harn Beach — something I found on
https://thailand-real.estate/. It’s bright, functional, and surrounded by nature — a dream come true for someone who used to design apartments with no windows!
Today, I collaborate with eco-conscious developers across Southeast Asia, focusing on sustainable homes and resorts. I work fewer hours, walk barefoot more often, and design with a sense of peace I never had before.
