Reinach Mendonça Arquitetos

What Reinach Mendonça Arquitetos does

Reinach Mendonça Arquitetos (RMAA) is a privately held Brazilian architecture firm founded in 1987 by Henrique Reinach and Maurício Mendonça, both FAU-USP graduates (class of 1980), and headquartered in a self-designed building in Vila Madalena, São Paulo. The firm delivers contemporary architectural design grounded in form, light, and the management of solid and void spaces, with practice areas spanning high-end residential (houses, apartments, condominiums, renovations, interior design) and commercial architecture (corporate offices, retail, educational facilities, retrofit projects). Notable enterprise clients include Alphaville Urbanismo, Cipasa, Tecnisa, Habiarte, Sequóia Loteamentos, Construtora Even, and SC Advogados, alongside high-net-worth private clients such as Alfredo Setúbal; the portfolio includes projects across multiple Brazilian states plus international engagements in the United States and the Netherlands.

The firm operates a professional-services revenue model with quote-based design fees and construction administration, structured around direct client engagement rather than a sales team or channel partnerships. A sub-brand, Studio RMAA, extends the practice to younger clients and smaller-scope projects, while earned media — including AsBEA National Office of the Year (2003), International Property Awards (2012), and coverage in Architectural Digest, Abitare, Wallpaper, and Rizzoli NY publications — functions as the primary demand-generation channel. The team of approximately 13 staff includes the two founders, architects, a project coordinator, a marketing hire (added 2022), and an administrative assistant, with go-to-market concentrated on a São Paulo headquarters and word-of-mouth from a portfolio of award-winning built works dating back to 1993.

Name

Reinach Mendonça Arquitetos

Legal name

Reinach Mendonça arquitetos associados

Website

https://rmaa.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Reinach Mendonça Arquitetos (RMAA) is a São Paulo-based architecture firm, founded in 1987, designing high-end residential, commercial, and corporate projects across Brazil and selected international markets, with a Studio RMAA sub-brand for younger clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (541310), Interior Design Services (541410)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Residential Interior Fit-Out (Multi-Family & High-End) (IMAFANAE)

Keywords

• Residential architecture services
• Commercial architecture design
• Interior design services
• Architectural project management
• Building renovation design

Headquarters

HQ city

Madalena

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Architecture and Design Services: Full-service architecture firm providing residential and commercial architectural design, interior design, and project management. Revenue generated through design fees and construction administration services for projects of varying scales from individual residences to large commercial buildings.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

RMAA is an architectural design practice that delivers residential and non-residential architecture, including houses, apartments, condominiums, renovations, commercial offices, corporate buildings, retail spaces, educational facilities, and retrofit projects, together with interior design and construction administration services. The firm operates a sub-brand, Studio RMAA, offering more accessible architectural services for smaller projects, renovations, and reduced-area constructions aimed at younger clients.

Product overview

Reinach Mendonça Arquitetos (RMAA) is an architecture firm offering architectural services organized into two main divisions: Residential Architecture (houses, apartments, condominiums, renovations) and Non-Residential Architecture (offices, commercial buildings, retail, retrofit projects). The firm also operates Studio RMAA as a more accessible sub-brand targeting young clients with smaller projects and tighter budgets. Interior design services complement the core architectural offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Studio RMAA: A younger arm of the firm that offers architectural services in a more accessible way for smaller projects, renovations, and young clients needing projects for reduced areas.

Products and services

• Residential Architecture Residential architecture services covering houses, apartments, condominiums, renovations, and interior design. Projects range from small residences to large single-family homes for affluent individuals, families, and real estate developers.
• Non-Residential Architecture Non-residential architecture services including commercial offices, corporate buildings, retail spaces, educational facilities, and building retrofit projects for enterprise clients, developers, and institutions.
• Studio RMAA A sub-brand of RMAA offering architectural services for smaller projects, reduced-area constructions, and renovations aimed at young clients and individuals seeking RMAA-quality design at more accessible price points.

Quantifiable outcome

• First award in 1993 - IAB/SP Young Architects Award
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Isay Weinfeld Arquitetura: São Paulo-based architecture firm with similar profile of high-end residential, hospitality, and commercial projects, and comparable international recognition. Direct competitor for premium Brazilian residential and commercial commissions.
• FGMF Arquitetos: Brazilian architecture firm with comparable emphasis on contemporary design, residential and commercial commissions, and award recognition. Similar scale and target market.
• Studio GV25 Arquitetura: Brazilian contemporary architecture firm with comparable residential and commercial portfolio and São Paulo base. Direct competitor in the contemporary Brazilian architecture segment.
• Bernardes Arquitetura: Brazilian architecture firm with similar scope across residential, commercial, and interior design projects. Comparable in design philosophy, scale, and clientele to RMAA.
• Studio Arthur Casas: One of Brazil's most internationally recognized contemporary architecture firms, also based in São Paulo and serving high-end residential and commercial clients. Directly comparable product line, project scale, award profile, and client base to RMAA.
• Jacobsen Arquitetura: Brazilian firm known for high-end residential and corporate architecture, with international publication presence. Comparable in target clientele and design language.
• Studio MK27: Brazilian architecture firm led by Marcio Kogan, recognized for contemporary residential and commercial work with international publications and awards. Comparable in scale, design philosophy, and target clientele to RMAA.
• Triptyque Architecture: Brazilian architecture firm with contemporary design philosophy and similar mix of residential, commercial, and corporate projects. Comparable in scale and design approach.

Broad incumbents

• SOM (Skidmore, Owings & Merrill): Global architecture and engineering firm serving commercial and institutional clients. While far larger and broader, it competes for large commercial and institutional commissions in Brazil and Latin America and represents the upper benchmark for project scale.
• Perkins&Will: Major global architecture firm with operations in Brazil delivering commercial, institutional, and healthcare projects. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the architectural services category where RMAA competes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/reinachmendonca

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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