The ADVANCED DESIGN LAB is based in the Santo Thyrso Factory, a historically significant building complex in the Santo Tirso region, now repurposed as a vibrant hub for contemporary socio-economic events, cultural activities and technological ventures focused on industry, innovation and design.

 This iconic location reflects the LAB’s commitment to combining tradition with cutting-edge innovation, making it an ideal setting for its creative and collaborative activities. Within this dynamic environment, the ADVANCED DESIGN LAB benefits from a dedicated private workspace designed to facilitate its core design and research activities.

Additionally, the LAB has access to shared facilities including state-of-the-art workshops, versatile training rooms and conference auditoriums. The seamless integration of private and shared spaces fosters a culture of co-working, enabling collaboration and interaction with other innovators and stakeholders.

This synergy provides the ideal environment for the ADVANCED DESIGN LAB to conduct its projects, training sessions and lectures, ensuring that each activity is supported by cutting-edge resources and an inspiring creative atmosphere.