A multidisciplinary production studio with 30+ years of experience
OPOLAB is a creative and technical production studio based in Porto, Portugal, with more than 30 years of experience in architectural models, artistic installations, museum fabrication, prototyping, sculpture, window displays, and technical consulting for architecture, art, design and engineering. We transform concepts into precise, high‑quality physical objects and environments for professionals across multiple industries.
1000 m² of advanced fabrication technology
Our studio brings together over 1000 m² of workshop, digital fabrication and production space, equipped with CNC milling, laser cutting, 3D printing, digital modelling, carpentry, metalwork and finishing facilities. This infrastructure allows us to deliver complex, large‑scale and detail‑driven projects with speed, accuracy and consistency.
Architectural models for architects, developers and engineers
OPOLAB produces architectural models for presentations, competitions, licensing, real estate development and urban planning. We work with scales from 1:50 to 1:2000, combining digital precision with handcrafted detail to create models that communicate design intent clearly and effectively.
Artistic installations, sculptures and museum pieces
We design and fabricate site‑specific installations, sculptural works, museum pieces, exhibition elements and immersive environments for artists, curators, museums and cultural institutions. Our team handles concept development, prototyping, engineering, fabrication, logistics and installation.
Prototyping and technical production for design and industry
Our workshop supports designers, brands and creative agencies with rapid prototyping, custom objects, functional models, industrial mock‑ups and technical production. We work across materials and scales, adapting each solution to the needs of the project.
Technical consulting and project development
With decades of multidisciplinary experience, OPOLAB provides technical consulting, material research, engineering support and feasibility studies. We help clients refine concepts, solve structural challenges and translate ideas into buildable, high‑quality physical results.
Trusted by leading professionals and institutions
We collaborate with:
Architects and architecture studios
Real estate developers and construction companies
Engineers and technical offices
Museums, galleries and cultural institutions
Artists, designers and creative agencies
Brands and commercial clients
Our work supports projects in architecture, art, design, culture, retail and industry.
Where ideas become physical
OPOLAB exists to turn imagination into reality. From architectural models to large‑scale installations, from museum pieces to technical prototypes, we combine creativity, engineering and craftsmanship to build work that is precise, expressive and built to last.
OPOLAB. Where imagination takes shape.