Skrei began its practice in 2009 with an inquiry into the qualities of Portuguese raw materials. By experimenting with mortars and construction tools, Skrei was able to develop specific materials and started administrating its own works. It has become a workshop of architects of experimental constructions where construction techniques and craftsmanship have combined with sophisticated engineering for refined clients. Skrei's architectural practice is based on a close relationship between design, construction, and cultural production. It's an approach that shows how materials can incorporate knowledge and how this knowledge can be instrumental in defining the praxis of architecture.