CARPENTER & WOODWORKER · LUANDA, ANGOLA
Custom furniture and wood structures, built to measure and finished to last.
I have 12+ years of experience in residential, commercial and event carpentry. I am open to relocating to join an international construction or carpentry team, in Canada, Portugal or elsewhere.
12+Years of experience
3Sectors: residential, commercial, events
2012–2026Self-employed carpenter
SELECTED WORK
Made by hand, measured to the millimetre.
Here is a selection of furniture, interiors and structures I have designed, built and installed for homes, businesses and events.
EVENT STRUCTURES
Garden event arch
A hand-built arch framing the entrance to a garden celebration — finished clean and dressed for the occasion.
EVENT STRUCTURES
Gourmet cart train
A four-wagon cart built to bring the food straight to the party, each car finished and signed to match the brand.
COMMERCIAL
Buffet table with steel bowls
A buffet counter built to hold trays of food and drink at any event, with stainless bowls set straight into the top.
CUSTOM FURNITURE
Curved platform base
A platform base shaped and lacquered to measure — built as the foundation for a custom piece of furniture.
INSTALLATION
Backdrop with throne chairs
An arched backdrop built to frame the guests of honour, paired with a matching set of throne chairs.
INSTALLATION
Illuminated butterfly panels
Butterfly panels cut by hand and wired with light, built to turn a plain corner into a photo spot.
FINISHING
Illuminated AMOR letters
Oversized letters, built and lit to anchor a celebration space and give guests somewhere to take the photo.
COMMERCIAL
Branded event kiosks
A set of matching kiosks, built and finished to carry a client’s own branding at their event.
CUSTOM FURNITURE
Character and number cut-outs
Numbers and character cut-outs, shaped to measure for a children's party that needed a personal touch.
RESIDENTIAL
Decorative kids' furniture
A small furniture set, carved and finished for a child's room — built to be used, not just looked at.
SERVICES
What I do
Custom furniture
Tables, cabinets, shelving and one-off pieces, designed and built to fit the space and the client.
Residential & commercial carpentry
Interior carpentry for homes and businesses, delivered to the project specifications.
Event structures & installation
Stands, panels and decorative wood structures, assembled on site, aligned and built to last.
Finishing & surface treatment
Finishes, coatings and paint that protect the wood and improve how it looks.
Measuring & cutting
Framing
Technical drawings & blueprints
Hand & power tools
On-site assembly
Workplace safety
ABOUT
Twelve years at the workbench.
I am a carpenter from Luanda, Angola. Since 2012 I have run my own carpentry work, building furniture, interiors and wood structures for homes, businesses and events. I read and prepare technical drawings, work safely with hand and power tools, and deliver on schedule without cutting corners on quality.
I work under the name GR Artes — Mobiliário e Decoração, a company I run together with my wife, Regina.
How I work: Clear communication, punctuality, and a team-first attitude with supervisors, co-workers and other trades.
Carpenter / Woodworker, Self-employed
ANGOLA · 2012–2026
- I build and install custom furniture and wood structures for residential and commercial projects.
- I work from drawings and specifications, from measuring and cutting through to the final finish.
- I deliver on time and meet quality, health and safety standards.
Languages: Portuguese (fluent) · English (fluent)
CONTACT
Let’s build something.
Whether you are hiring for an international team or planning a project, I would like to hear from you.
Location
Luanda, Angola · Open to international relocation (Canada, Portugal and beyond)