We are an architectural firm based in Macau (China) since 1984 and specialized in architecture,
urban planning and interior design. We provide services for comprehensive building design to institutional, commercial, and residential clients and we are committed to the highest standard of architectural quality. The aim of this blog is to present our extensive portfolio and to illustrate some of the our projects designed both in Macau and China.

Friday, February 27, 2009

Where it all began


Cbmoreno Architecture was founded in Macau in 1984. This photo captures the opening cerimony at the Pou Seng office.

Thursday, October 9, 2008

Peak Garden - Macau (1988)


Located near the S.Januario Hospital, this residential complex is composed by 9 storeys with a total of 159 units, including car park for the residents and a commercial area.

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Tak Ip Plaza (1998)


Residential building including commercial area, social equipment and car parking located in the outter harbour area (N.A.P.E.) in Macau.

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Residential Building Bloc VL2D - Macau (1989)

Residential building with 23 storeys, 184 units (48 T0, 100 T2 and 36 T3) and 107 shops including car park located at the outter harbour area (Z.A.P.E.).

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Police Station no.1 of the Public Security Police - Macau (1990)

Building for the Public Security Police (PSP) in Macau, with 5 storeys for residences of police officers and their families.

Thursday, January 31, 2008

"Hung On" Building - Macau (1996)


Located in the outter harbour area, next to the Amizade avenue, this development is composed by three 20 storey residential buildings with commercial areas and car parking.

Sunday, January 27, 2008

Social Housing and School Complex - Macau (2007)


First stone laying ceremony on April 29, 2007, for the construction of the new Social Housing and School Complex in the Fai Chi Kei area, north of Macau.

Thursday, January 17, 2008

Lei Keng Kwok Garden - Macau (1996)


Residential building located in the outter harbour area (N.A.P.E.) in Macau, with 16 storeys including shops and parking.

Our main project team in 2002

The members of our project team in 2002.
From left to right: Carolina Lee, Carlos Moreno, Carlos Baracho, Ben Lee, Michael Ip e Raphael Chao.

Social Housing Development - Taipa (1992)


Residential community for lower income families comprised by 12 buildings with 7 storeys each, a social assistance center with 3 storeys and various areas for commerce, social facilities and parking.

Monday, January 7, 2008

"Wa Bao Garden" Residential Development - Taipa (1996)

Residential development comprised by six towers with 36 storeys each located in Taipa

"I Pou Kok & I Tou Kok" Buildings - Macau (1996)

Residential and commercial buildings with 29 storeys including parking located in the outter harbour area (Z.A.P.E.) in Macau.

Sunday, December 30, 2007

Residential Bloc 39 – Taipa (2007)

Residential development comprised by two towers of 44 and 53 storeys each, with a total of 582 units, a commercial area with 29 retail shops, including a community area and multi-storey car parking.

Residential Bloc 36 – Taipa (2006)

Residential development comprised by three towers of 44 storeys each, with a total of 444 units, a commercial area with 27 retail shops, including a community area and multi-storey car parking.

Residential & Commercial Complex – Nam Hoi, China (1992)

Construction project comprised by eight buildings of 16 storeys each with a total of 720 residential units, and four buildings of 30 storeys each with a total of 448 residential units, including commercial areas, a chinese garden and car parking.

Public Car Park – COTAI, Macau (2007)

Multi-storey car park located next to the border between Macau and P.R.China in COTAI.

Macau Museum - Macau (1998)







This museum is dedicated to the history, traditions and culture of Macau and is located inside the Monte Fortress dated back to 1626 and next to the St. Paul Church. The museum complex is composed by three floors, 2 of which located underground and the third on the surface.

P.R.China Foreign Affairs Ministry Building - Macau (1999)




Building with 13 storeys designed for the Representation of P.R.China Foreign Affairs Ministry in Macau.

"Amizade" Building - Macau (1992)

Residential and office building with 23 storeys, including shops and parking.


“Bai Yun Garden” Building - Macau (1993)

Residential building with 18 storeys, commercial area and car parking.

“Cheok Van Hao Yuan” Villas – Coloane (1995)

Complex of 71 villas (4 storeys each) located south of Coloane Island. The complex includes a small marina, swimming pool and a commercial area.

“I Tak” Building – Macau (1992)


Office building with 29 storeys, including retail shops and car parking.



Edifício "China Plaza" (1995)

Office building with 28 storeys, including retail shops and car parking.

Marine Police Department Building – Macau (1990)

Building with 2 storeys next to the Inner Harbour in Macau, designed for the Marine Police Department.


Grandview Hotel – Taipa (1995)

Located in Taipa Island, the 22 storey hotel is equipped with 487 rooms.

New World Emperor Hotel – Macau (1991)


Four stars Hotel with 25 storeys.

Hotel Holiday Inn (1993)

Four stars Hotel with 24 storeys and 441 rooms.

Natural Museum (1997)

Built inside the Natural Park in Taipa, this museum displays the plants and species specifics to the natural habitat of the island.

Tai Wah Hong Building – Macau (1994)



Office building with 23 storeys, including retail shops and car parking.

Macau Maritime Museum







Built opposite to the famous A Ma Temple, this museum portrays the maritime activities in Macau from ancient times to the present day.


I Keng Building – Macau (1990)

Office building with 24 storeys, 144 units and 36 shops.


Mong Ha Social Housing – Macau (1988)

Social housing complex comprised by 14 buildings with 7 storeys each and 650 units, including shops, parking, library and other facilities.

Fok Hoi Garden Building – Macau (1992)


Residential building with 20 storeys, 392 units, 59 shops and parking.

Thursday, November 29, 2007

Mondial Hotel – Macau (1989)

Three stars boutique hotel with 12 storeys, 63 rooms and two suites.