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Elisabete Duarte
@elisabeteduarte.bsky.social
Portuguese Architect | Interior Designer in NYC

Mom of two | Knitter & choir singer in my free time | Lover of handmade craftsmanship.

Passionate about creating spaces that feel truly special.
A bright sky on a summer day in NYC
July 1, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Hand drawing is a strong part of by professional process and also an useful tool to communicate with the client.
May 23, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Upper West Side apartment renovation. Dining room view of the Kitchen, with Framework Architecture.
Professional photos by @rachelkuzma.photo
May 1, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Hi, I’m Elisabete, a Portuguese designer in New York, passionate about architecture, the arts, and creating spaces that truly make sense. I love transforming interiors—whether through full renovations or small changes that make a big impact.
Nature and crafted objects inspire me.
April 29, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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“'100 Days of Destruction': Top Historian on Trump's Presidency So Far”

Writing for Zeteo, Princeton's @zelizer.bsky.social explains how past US presidents used their first 100 days to build, while Trump has used his to dismantle, intimidate, and destroy.

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'100 Days of Destruction': Top Historian on Trump's Presidency So Far
Princeton's Julian Zelizer on how past US presidents used their first 100 days to build, while Trump has used his to dismantle, intimidate, and destroy.
zeteo.com
April 29, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Portugal celebrates today 51 years of ending of Fascism.
We must keep our freedom and rights fought by our parents and grandparents, forever.
❤️
April 25, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Rashid Johnson at Guggenheim 💚
April 22, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Roof top access study, in NYC, few years ago, with Framework Architecture.
April 14, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Upper West Side apartment renovation. Kid’s Bathroom, with Framework Architecture.
Professional photos by @rachelkuzma.photo
April 14, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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As the Trump administration pulls government websites and data offline, it is selectively stripping away the public record, letting the president declare his own version of history, archivists and historians said. nyti.ms/3E9ZtIT
April 5, 2025 at 6:12 PM
We stand with what’s right. This was one of the 100 thousand protesters yesterday in NYC.
April 6, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Home objects with stories and meanings are always beautiful. Center piece and swallows at the wall from portuguese artist Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro, these are vintage originals, some rare ceramic pieces.
Right side table lamp, a street find that we have for more than 10 years. Found in Astoria NY.
April 5, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Bathroom storage in NYC is a luxury. We worked these details to maximize space into built-in cabinets. Queens house renovation project with Framework Architecture, close to completion.
April 4, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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In a rare and perilous public show of anger against Hamas, hundreds of Palestinians marched through northern Gaza this week, demanding that the militant group relinquish control of the territory and end the war with Israel.
Risking Reprisals, Protesters in Gaza Call on Hamas to Step Aside
Demanding an end to the war, hundreds pressed the militants to relinquish control of the enclave, a rare demonstration against a group that has suppressed dissent with violence.
www.nytimes.com
April 4, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Few years ago, at the 72 Q subway station, my oldest kid at the time pretended to hold on the red balloon 🎈 printed at the tiles.
April 4, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Murray Hill apartment renovation, open bar. With Framework Architecture.
April 2, 2025 at 1:35 AM
P H 5 Louis Poulsen Light pendant, one of my favorite selections.
April 1, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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Colorado has emerged as a leader in building bridges and tunnels to help animals cross roads.

See trail cam photos and video.
Bridges and Tunnels in Colorado Are Helping Animals Commute
The state has emerged as a leader in building wildlife crossings, which can save animals, money and human lives.
www.nytimes.com
April 1, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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Breaking News: The S&P 500 recorded its worst month since 2022, driven by uncertainty about the scope of President Trump’s tariffs, which investors fear could accelerate inflation, slow consumer spending and stall the U.S. economy.
Stocks Mark Worst Month in Years as Trump’s Tariffs Loom
Markets around the world have wavered as fear and uncertainty over tariffs and trade wars rattle investors. The S&P 500 just recorded its worst month since 2022, shedding 5.8 percent in March.
www.nytimes.com
March 31, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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Literally, everyone should have signed this. Hamdan Ballal won an Oscar for NO OTHER LAND, which still has no distributor, and he was kidnapped and beaten by extremist Israeli settlers in the West Bank.

variety.com/2025/film/ne...
Mark Ruffalo, Penélope Cruz, Alfonso Cuaron and More Than 500 Oscar Voters Criticize Academy for Not Supporting Hamdan Ballal: ‘It Is Indefensible’
Mark Ruffalo, Penelope Cruz, Alfonso Cuaron and more than 500 Oscar voters sign letter criticizing Academy's response to Hamdan Ballal kidnapping.
variety.com
March 28, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Selfie, and a new renovated apartment at Murray Hill, Nyc, with Framework Architecture.
March 27, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Hand drawing is a strong part of by professional process and also an useful tool to communicate with the client.
March 26, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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President Trump said his administration was considering whether to establish a compensation fund for pardoned rioters who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, assaulted police and threatened to hang his vice president to stop certification of the election that he lost to Joe Biden.
Trump Administration Considers Money for Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioters
President Trump said there was “a lot of talk about” creating a compensation fund because they had lost wages and other opportunities because they were prosecuted for storming the Capitol.
www.nytimes.com
March 26, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Herzog & de Meuron, Jenga building in Tribeca, Nyc… on a grey day.
March 26, 2025 at 2:39 PM
My favorite.
March 26, 2025 at 11:51 AM