Marcos & Farina Arquitetos

What Marcos & Farina Arquitetos does

Marcos & Farina Arquitetos LTDA. is a Brazilian privately held architectural firm founded in 1979 by architect Ademir Franzoi Marcos in Vila Mariana, São Paulo. The firm specializes in integrated architecture and engineering project coordination for the industrial and logistics sectors, offering an end-to-end service portfolio that includes feasibility studies, master plans, preliminary designs, execution designs, technical and financial supervision of construction, planning, consulting, and technical-financial project management. It also provides specialized Built-to-Suit (BTS) consulting for large enterprises and investment funds seeking new logistics and industrial investments. Core technology centers on BIM (Building Information Modeling)-based project compatibilization, function diagram-based area dimensioning methodology, and integration of LEED and AQUA sustainable building certifications through certified partners.

The firm serves enterprise clients across 20+ sectors including e-commerce (Magazine Luiza, Amazon, Mercado Livre, Shein), real estate development (GLP, Hines, VS Empreendimentos), manufacturing (Honda, Marfrig, Johnson & Johnson, Schio), transportation/logistics (JSL, Jamef), pharmaceuticals (Milfarma), and government (Correios). Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales via direct engagement, complemented by content marketing through industry publications (MundoLogística, Folha de São Paulo) and social media presence. Revenue is generated on a professional services, project-by-project basis with no publicly disclosed pricing or recurring contract structure.

The firm has completed 750+ projects totaling more than 6 million square meters designed across its 45+ year trajectory, with a permanent team of 15 staff including architects, commercial, marketing, legal, and administrative functions. Its most strategic relationship is with GLP Brasil (Global Logistic Properties), for which it has designed flagship logistics condominiums including the GLP Guarulhos II facility (~500,000 m²) and the Novo Ceagesp master plan (2,000,000+ m²). The BTS Magalu project developed with GLP won first place at GRI Awards 2022. The company is family-owned and operated, with the founder's son Rafael Marcos joining in approximately 2012 to bring professionalized corporate practices to the firm.

Name

Marcos & Farina Arquitetos

Legal name

Marcos & Farina Arquitetos LTDA.

Website

https://mfarina.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Marcos & Farina Arquitetos is a 45-year-old Brazilian architecture firm specializing in industrial and logistics sector projects. It provides BIM-based integrated architecture, engineering, and BTS consulting services to enterprise clients including GLP, Amazon, Magazine Luiza, and Honda across 20+ sectors in Brazil.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural & Engineering Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAFAAAF

Construction Program Management (Multi-site/Portfolio)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Construction & Civil Engineering/General Contracting & Construction Management

SECONDARYEUAMAFAJ

Construction Management & General Contracting (EPCM, Scheduling, QA/QC, HSE)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind, Hydro & Geothermal)/Renewable EPC & Construction (Balance of Plant)

Keywords

• Architecture design services
• Industrial facility design
• Logistics center planning
• Built to suit consulting
• Engineering project coordination

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Architecture and Engineering Project Services: Professional services revenue from developing complete architecture and engineering projects including feasibility studies, master plans, preliminary designs, execution designs, technical and financial supervision of construction, planning, consulting, and technical-financial management.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Marcos & Farina Arquitetos provides complete architecture and engineering project services for industrial and logistics facilities, including feasibility studies, master plans, preliminary designs, execution designs, technical and financial supervision of construction, planning, consulting, and technical-financial management. The firm also offers specialized Built-to-Suit (BTS) consulting for large logistics investments and works with partners certified in LEED and AQUA sustainable building standards.

Product overview

Marcos & Farina Arquitetos é um escritório de arquitetura especializado na prestação de serviços de projetos e gerenciamento técnico-financeiro de obras de engenharia para os setores industrial e logístico. A empresa oferece um portfólio integrado de serviços que inclui: estudo de viabilidade técnica, planos diretores, anteprojetos, projetos de execução, fiscalização técnica e financeira de obras, consultoria BTS (Built to Suit) e gerenciamento técnico-financeiro. Os projetos são desenvolvidos para diversas tipologias, incluindo galpões logísticos, centros de distribuição, condomínios industriais, fábricas e loteamentos de distritos industriais. A empresa trabalha com parceiros certificados LEED e AQUA para assegurar padrões de sustentabilidade em seus projetos.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architecture and Engineering Project Services Complete architectural and engineering project services for industrial and logistics facilities, including feasibility studies, master plans, preliminary designs, execution designs, technical and financial supervision of construction, planning, consulting, and technical-financial management. Targeted at enterprise clients in industrial and logistics sectors.
• BTS (Built-to-Suit) Consulting Specialized consulting for the development of Built-to-Suit projects for large clients seeking new investments, including understanding end-customer needs, conceptualization of master plans per regional demands, project development for offering to investment funds, critical analysis of presented projects, and independent opinions. Targeted at real estate investors, investment funds, and large enterprise end-users.
• Logistics Warehouse and Distribution Center Architecture Specialized architectural projects for logistics warehouses and distribution centers, optimizing internal processes, area dimensioning, and expansion possibilities. Includes projects for BTS distribution centers such as GLP Guarulhos II (499,967 m²). Targeted at logistics operators, real estate developers, and large retail/e-commerce end-users.
• Industrial District Subdivisions and Master Planning Development of master plans and subdivisions for industrial districts, residential and commercial lots, with complete architecture and engineering coordination. Includes projects such as VS Empreendimentos Imobiliários in Perus (master plan over 800,000 m², executed over 230,000 m²) and Novo Ceagesp master plan concept (over 2,000,000 m²). Targeted at real estate developers and public/wholesale operators.
• Retrofit and Building Modernization Rehabilitation and modernization services for existing buildings, including technical and financial monitoring and management of construction works. Targeted at existing facility owners needing upgrades to industrial or logistics properties.

Quantifiable outcome

• BTS Magalu distribution center won 1st place at GRI Awards 2022 in Best Industrial and Logistics Project category
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers22 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GLP Brasil (Global Logistic Properties)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2013Ongoing strategic partnership with GLP Brasil for logistics development projects. MF develops the architecture projects for GLP's logistics condominiums including GLP Gravataí (largest in Latin America), GLP Cajamar, and GLP Guarulhos II. The BTS Magalu project developed with GLP won the GRI Awards 2022. Shein logistics operations occupy GLP facilities designed by MF. GLP Guarulhos II houses the largest GLP warehouse in Brazil at 216,000 m² for Shein.
• Somague (Construction Company)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction partner for GLP Gravataí project. Somague was the contractor while MF provided architecture and project management services.
• Abralog (Associação Brasileira de Logística)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMF shares content through ABRALOG's communication channels about the impact of logistics condominiums on the economy, supporting thought leadership in the logistics real estate sector.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Arcadis: Global design and consultancy firm with industrial real estate and logistics capabilities, including sustainability advisory (BREEAM, LEED). Competes with M&F for institutional logistics RE mandates that require integrated sustainability expertise.
• Gensler: Global architecture and design firm with a significant logistics, industrial, and commercial real estate practice. Competes for enterprise architecture mandates with similar large-tenant logistics clients (e.g., global retailers and developers).
• HPP Arquitetos: Established Brazilian architecture firm with a diverse practice including commercial, retail, and industrial work. Larger scale than Marcos & Farina but operates in overlapping enterprise and developer client segments.
• AECOM: Global infrastructure and engineering firm with industrial, logistics, and program management practices serving enterprise tenants and developers. Competes for large-scale industrial/logistics architecture and PM mandates in Brazil.
• Stantec: Global engineering and architecture consultancy with industrial and logistics real estate practices serving institutional developers. Larger and broader than Marcos & Farina but addresses overlapping client needs.
• WSP: Global engineering consultancy with industrial and logistics property expertise, including BIM-driven design and project management. Larger scale and broader service offering overlap with M&F's industrial/logistics work.
• Jacobs Solutions: Global engineering and program management firm with industrial and logistics infrastructure capabilities. Targets large institutional and enterprise clients in adjacent sectors to Marcos & Farina.

Direct peers

• Königsberger Vannucchi Arquitetos: Brazilian architecture firm with a portfolio spanning industrial, commercial, and institutional projects. Comparable in operating model — Brazilian, full-service architecture practice serving enterprise clients.
• Métron Engenharia: Brazilian engineering firm with a strong industrial and logistics facility practice, comparable in scale and sector focus to Marcos & Farina. Both serve large corporate tenants and logistics developers in Brazil.
• Biselli Arquitetura: Brazilian architecture firm with commercial and industrial project experience, serving enterprise clients across Brazil — a peer in scale and Brazilian-market focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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