Senior Associate at Dar, leading the design of Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai, set to become the world’s largest airport. He manages complex geometry and large-scale design streams, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and driving innovation from concept to delivery.

Previously, he was a Lead Designer at Zaha Hadid Architects, contributing to landmark international projects such as The Henderson in Hong Kong and Navi Mumbai International Airport in India. His portfolio spans diverse programmes and scales, consistently defined by innovation, fluid design, and transformative architecture. He brings together architectural vision, advanced digital workflows, sustainability, and a strong foundation in aesthetics to deliver designs that are both forward-looking and enduring.

Fernando holds a Bachelor’s in Architecture and Urbanism from PUC-GO in Brazil and a Master’s from the Architectural Association’s Design Research Laboratory in London.

B.Arch, M.Arch, CAUBR

PROFESSIONAL

Senior Associate | DAR

Dubai, UAE (2024–Present)

Lead Designer | Zaha Hadid Architects

London, UK (2017–2024)

Founder & Director | Espaço Tempo

Brazil (2007–2015)

EDUCATION

M.Arch – Architectural Association

AADRL - Design Research Lab

London, UK (2015 – 2017)

B.Arch – Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Goiás

Brazil (2002 – 2011)

Awards: Archiprix Finalist

KEY PROJECTS

Al Maktoum International Airport, Dubai, UAE

Dar, Dubai | 2024 - Present

The Henderson, Hong Kong, China

Zaha Hadid Architects, London, 2017 - 2024

Navi Mumbai International Airport, Mumbai, India

Zaha Hadid Architects, London, 2017 - 2018

XRL Topside, Hong Kong, China

Zaha Hadid Architects, London, 2020 - 2021

The Dalmore Luminary No.2, Scotland, UK

Zaha Hadid Architects, London, 2022 - 2024

Alrajhi Medicine, Riyadh. KSA

Dar, Dubai | 2024

PROJECTS

ITC PTI, Shanghai, China

Zaha Hadid Architects, London, 2021

Elizabeth St. Sidney, Australia

Zaha Hadid Architects, London, 2018

Hangzhou Town Centre, Hong Kong, China

Zaha Hadid Architects, London, 2017

Sky City, Hong Kong, China

Zaha Hadid Architects, London, 2017

Gangnam lntermodal Transit Center, Seoul, South Korea

Zaha Hadid Architects, London, 2018

2010 - present