About GDA-V

Architecture is a point of view. Our work begins by reading the intent behind a design, the light it lives in and the idea that holds it together. At GDA-V, we work across the fields of architecture, interior space, landscape design, photography and cinematography to transform ideas into carefully crafted visual narratives. Our practice focuses on translating architectural concepts into realistic and evocative imagery, using precision, sensitivity, and a strong visual language to communicate intent.

Born in Florence, Giovanni D'Angelo founded GDA-V in Lisbon in 2022, bringing together his Italian visual heritage and a new creative life in Portugal. Today, GDA-V is a collective of artists from different corners of the world, from Latin America to Eastern Europe and beyond. Our different backgrounds, cultures, references and ways of seeing come together in the studio, creating a constant exchange of ideas and a continuous rediscovery of visual language. We approach every project through the eyes of artists. We bring our own perspective, sensitivity and experience to the table, looking beyond the obvious to uncover what makes an idea distinctive. We shape, challenge and amplify those details that can sometimes remain unseen, turning them into images and visual worlds with a voice of their own. For us, collaboration is not about simply giving form to an idea, but about discovering what it can become.