In every project, Rita endeavours to work together with clients, stakeholders, and the community to create places where people can expand relationships with each other and the world around them; to improve the quality of life, support biodiversity, and search for sustainable strategies to transition and address the Climate Emergency.

Rita has over two decades working as a Landscape Architect and has been living in Scotland since 2014. She has worked on a wide range of project types including design competitions, urban parks, education, healthcare and public open spaces.

Before joining A-S:L as a Senior Landscape Architect in 2020, she worked in Proap and F|C studios in Portugal and with erz and LUC in Scotland. She is an award-winning designer, including working as an independent professional. In 2011, Rita co-won Livada Postei Urban Park’s first prize in Brasov, Romania.

Rita is a chartered member of the Landscape Institute since 2014 and holds a Licentiates Degree and a Master of Landscape Architecture with Honours from the University of Lisbon.