«This monograph, which coincides with the 20th anniversary of the S+A studio, hopes to show a wide selection of works divided into five main periods. Using them I believe it is now possible to analyze a part of the life and work of this studio. Without further ado, we can begin by saying that the works reflect the character of their mentor. They are the result of hard work that is based on the ability to accommodate new habits and cultures in an accessible, unbiased fashion. I could say that the architect Miguel Saraiva is the center of this crossroads of ideas and knowledge that along with his large team, has the conditions to continue to successfully explore a kind of architecture that we can say it aimed at the market. All his projects want to unite the plurality and show the use of standardized, modular solutions that are adapted to distinct contexts. We can find a language in this way of designing and building that had become a brand image of his long career. His value is now recognized, making him and his works important ambassadors of Portugal in the world.» José Manuel das Neves, Editor