Our Story
It all started with a shared passion for design, architecture, and the thrill of turning ideas into real spaces.
We came together as an interdisciplinary team—bringing together experts in 3D architectural visualization, interior design, landscaping, and project management.
Over the years, we’ve gathered experience across the full scope of a project: from initial layout and site planning, all the way to handover and promotion, especially in the Balearic Islands.
Our name, Saudade, is a Portuguese word that means “nostalgia”—and that idea defines who we are.
We aim to create something new while preserving essence, tradition, and harmony. We believe that every project carries memory, culture, and emotion, and it’s our job to bring those elements together.
Some defining milestones along our journey:
- Launching our first fully integrated project: from visual concept to technical coordination and interior execution.
- Evolving from pure rendering to full-service project development.
- Building long-term relationships with clients who see us not as vendors, but as trusted creative partners.
Our Mission & Vision
Our purpose is clear and deeply rooted
We seek genuine client satisfaction through honest work, creative sensitivity, and solid technical foundations. Our goal isn’t just to complete projects—it’s to leave a mark. We want to be remembered not only for how a space looks, but for how it feels.
Our vision is to bring beauty, functionality, and harmony into every project by truly capturing the client’s essence in every detail. We design based on who we are, but more importantly, based on what you need to exist.
Our Values
What drives us every day:
- Visual and technical honesty: We don’t sell dreams—we translate ideas into real solutions.
- Creative empathy: We listen before we create. Every client has a story, and every space should reflect it.
- Commitment to detail: In design, every millimeter matters.
- Balance between innovation and tradition: We don’t follow trends. We create the timeless.
- Collaboration: With our team and with you. The best designs are always the result of shared vision.
We think like architects, design like artists, and execute like technicians.
What sets us apart isn’t just the end result—it’s how we get there.
We approach each project with a holistic mindset. Because we understand the entire construction system, we can anticipate challenges and fine-tune every detail from the start.
The result?
Projects that are not only designed, but built with a complete vision. Homes that balance the modern with the traditional. Residences created for you, reflecting your lifestyle.
The
TEAM
Daniel Planells
Co-Founder- 3D Architectural Visualization Specialist
Brenda Mendes
Co-Founder- Architect and Creative Director