Atelier Ai Weiwei, a pioneering project carried out by PORTILAME with technical collaboration from BIND Construction, has been nominated for the Construir 2025 Awards in the “Engineering – Private Project” category.
The initiative, promoted by Jornal Construir, recognises projects that stood out for their innovation, technical excellence and media impact in the engineering and construction sector between January 2024 and September 2025.
A recognition of mastery and innovation
The nomination of Atelier Ai Weiwei represents recognition of a project that combines art, engineering and construction precision in a unique result.
BIND Construction is proud to have collaborated on this project, contributing its technical know-how and experience in construction coordination to a project in which every detail required an exceptional level of rigour and planning.
Art, architecture and engineering in harmony
Located in Montemor-o-Novo, Atelier Ai Weiwei translates the dialogue between art and architecture, where solid Douglas fir wood takes centre stage.
More than 5,000 structural pieces were produced and assembled with millimetric precision, in a process that combined advanced technology and manual labour.
The result is a work that reflects the artist’s philosophy: simplicity, authenticity and integration with nature.
A partnership of excellence
For BIND Construction, being part of a project nominated for the Construir 2025 Awards represents recognition of the rigour, precision and dedication put into each project.
The collaboration with PORTILAME highlights the importance of partnerships and sharing know-how in the implementation of engineering projects that enhance Portugal’s reputation.
A symbol of Portuguese progress
The nomination of Atelier Ai Weiwei is a tribute to engineering, timber construction and national innovation.
BIND Construction proudly celebrates this distinction, reinforcing its commitment to quality, precision and excellence in every project.
