For over four decades, Cooper Gardner has been a prominent firm in the Architectural community in Bermuda.  In 2019, the company was sold to a sole principal owner, Jonathan Castro, a Bermudian born architect.  For the past 3.5 years, Jonathan and his highly skilled team have continued the Cooper Gardner vision by designing both high-end residential and commercial projects all over the island. The legacy of the company has always been to explore the possibilities of design and always asking, “What If.”  Time has passed, our team has grown, and our company is constantly evolving. We are thinking about our next steps, our “What If”.  This leads us to our next transitional chapter.  The words E Se comes from the Portuguese language and translates to our ongoing mission of “What If”, which is also a subtle nod to Jonathan’s Portuguese heritage.  Nevertheless, our company’s mission is to continue providing endless opportunities, through the team’s experience, creativity, diversity, and passion for design.  We are delighted to share this new chapter with you!

Design leads to discovery

We believe every space is a starting point for what’s to come. All the interactions, ideas and life that will take place there.

Because good architecture goes way beyond form. It brings people together, opens up conversations and creates unique experiences. This has been our mission for the last 50 years. We see the potential of everything we do. It keeps us thinking in unconventional ways.

And it feeds our curiosity. What’s possible? What’s relevant?

E Se.

Let’s rethink.  Let’s work together.  Let’s make great use of space.

OUR TEAM

JC

JONATHAN CASTRO

M.ARCH BEDs NCARB AIA MIBA,

Principal Architect

jcastro@cgarch.bm

jonathancastroarch

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VANESSA ABATE

Office Manager

vabate@esestudios.bm

Eimeir

EIMEIR JOHNSTON​

IIDA LEED AP BSID

Senior Interior Designer

ejohnston@cgarch.bm

Jolie

Jolie Logan

Senior Architectural Technologist

jlogan@cgarch.bm

AWARDS​

Somersfield IB Centre
Winner

Bermudian Magazine Annual Design Award, 2020
Cooper Gardner – Architect

Bermudian Magazine Product and Services Award, 2014
Colonial Insurance – Winner

Bermudian Magazine Annual Design Award, 2013
Colonial Insurance – Accessibility Award 2012

National Office for Seniors and the Physically Challenged
The Flagpole Stage – Second Place

IBA 2012 Professional Design Competition
The Highlands – Honourable Mention

Bermudian Magazine Annual Design Award, 2012
The Highlands – Honourable Mention

Bermudian Magazine Interior Design Award, 2011
Orbis House – Winner

Bermudian Magazine Annual Design Award, 2011
Pulp & Circumstance

Bermuda Government Accessibility Award, 2011
Hiscox – Winner

Bermudian Magazine Interior Design Award, 2010
Flowers by GiMi – Runner Up