At Almada234, design is not simply an aesthetic choice. It is part of the experience. Every detail has been considered to create a connection between contemporary comfort, the elegance of materials and the unique identity of a building in the heart of Porto.

Behind this visual language are Artur Miranda and Jacques Bec, two defining names in Portuguese interior design and the founders of OITOEMPONTO, a Porto-based studio recognised for the way it combines sophistication, personality and attention to detail.

A design vision with a distinctive signature

OITOEMPONTO was founded in Porto in 1993, born from the union of two distinct yet deeply complementary sensibilities. Artur Miranda brought a modern vision, shaped by experience in design and fashion, a strong command of colour and a desire to challenge established codes. Jacques Bec added a French influence, a refined eye for proportion, composition and detail, and a very particular decorative sensibility.

It is precisely this balance that can be felt at Almada234: spaces designed to be elegant yet welcoming; sophisticated yet never distant; contemporary yet still connected to the character of the city.

Decoration as part of the experience

At Almada234, decoration does not appear as something separate from the stay. On the contrary, it accompanies every moment: arrival, rest, the natural light entering through the windows, the choice of a furniture piece, the texture of a fabric or the contrast between materials.

The approach of Artur Miranda and Jacques Bec values detail without excess. Each setting seeks to convey comfort and personality, creating an atmosphere in which the guest feels in a carefully considered, exclusive and soulful space.

Rather than simply following trends, the design of Almada234 aims to create a timeless experience. The decoration was conceived to endure, maintaining a language that feels elegant, calm and immersive.

Between Porto and a cosmopolitan aesthetic

The location of Almada234, in one of the most central and characterful areas of Porto, called for an approach capable of respecting the spirit of the city without falling into the obvious. The result is a decorative language that engages with the urban setting while adding a cosmopolitan dimension to the experience.

There is a clear sense of balance between past and present. The building itself, the scale of the spaces and the atmosphere of the city meet a contemporary interior language, marked by careful choices and a very clear vision of comfort and elegance.

This is one of the great strengths of the work of Artur Miranda and Jacques Bec: creating interiors that tell a story without making it literal. At Almada234, that story is shaped by the city, the architecture, the materials and the way each space invites guests to stay.

Details that make the difference

The duo’s signature can be seen in the details: in the harmony between colours, in the care taken with proportions, in the choice of furniture, in the discreet presence of decorative elements and in the way each room has been designed to be lived in.

Nothing feels accidental. At the same time, nothing imposes itself too strongly. The atmosphere is elegant, comfortable and natural, allowing each guest to create their own relationship with the space.

It is this care that makes Almada234 more than simply a place to stay in central Porto. It is a place where design adds value to the stay and where decoration contributes to a more memorable experience.

A design refuge in the centre of Porto

Staying at Almada234 is also a way of discovering a different way of experiencing the city. After a day spent exploring streets, squares, monuments, galleries, restaurants and viewpoints, returning to a space designed by Artur Miranda and Jacques Bec means returning to an atmosphere of comfort, beauty and calm.

The decoration becomes part of the journey. Not only because of its visual impact, but because of the way it contributes to the wellbeing of those who arrive.

At Almada234, design has a signature, but it also has a purpose: to create a space where every detail helps make the stay feel more special.

Almada234: where design becomes experience

Artur Miranda and Jacques Bec brought to Almada234 an interior vision shaped by balance, elegance and personality. The result is a space that reflects the best of contemporary design without losing its connection to Porto and to the authenticity of its surroundings.

Here, every detail has been designed to welcome. Every setting has been created to be lived in. And every stay gains a more thoughtful dimension, where decoration is not merely a backdrop: it is an essential part of the Almada234 experience.