Carlos Gonçalves
Architect, OAA, AIA
Principal, Commercial, North America
With more than 30 years of experience across international markets, Carlos Gonçalves understands office buildings from both sides of the equation: as workplace destinations that attract people and as real estate investments expected to perform over time.
Collaborating with landlords, developers, institutional owners, and property managers, he makes buildings more competitive through repositioning, flexibility, and better use of existing assets. His focus is on the decisions that matter most to tenants and owners—leasing appeal, occupancy, operational performance, and long-term asset value.
Carlos also sees the office building becoming more than a place for the traditional workday. Hospitality-inspired spaces and active shared areas can give people more reasons to stay, connect, and return. For owners, that means being more deliberate about where investment can improve performance and strengthen the asset.
Travel keeps Carlos curious about how people experience buildings and cities. Observing how different cultures gather, work, and move through space gives him a broader perspective on what makes places feel relevant, useful, and human.