Sandra Moura

What Sandra Moura does

Sandra Moura Arquitetura is a Brazilian architecture and interior design practice headquartered in João Pessoa, Paraíba, founded circa 1990 by Sandra Moura, an architect and urban planner with 35+ years of experience. The firm delivers full-service architectural design across six project categories: single-family residential, multi-family residential, commercial (retail, restaurants, hospitality), corporate (offices and headquarters), institutional, and interiors. Notable clients include Hotel Ba'ra (winner of the 2024 International Property Awards for Best Interior Design Hotel Americas and Global Interiors), Mangai restaurants in Brasília and Natal, Honda Dream, and several multi-family residential developments.

The practice's core technical approach combines neuroarchitecture, biophilic design, and Scandinavian design principles influenced by Juhani Pallasmaa, supported by formal postgraduate training in Sustainable Construction (Green Building Council Brasil), Healthy Building Certificate, Positive Psychology (PUCRS), and Neuroarchitecture (IPOG). Sustainable construction methods — photovoltaic panels, rainwater harvesting, autoclaved eucalyptus, and Portobello sustainable flooring — are applied across projects, with the Casa Shangri-La project recognized with the Prêmio Destaque Sustentável Nacional 2021. The firm also operates a research initiative curating artists and artisans from Paraíba.

The business model is project-based professional services: fees are quoted individually per project with no standardized pricing, engagement is direct via the website, email, and phone, and the firm operates without intermediaries. Geographic reach centers on Paraíba (João Pessoa, Bananeiras) with extensions to Natal and Brasília; the firm is privately held by the founder with no external capital, no subsidiaries, and 11–50 employees. Customer acquisition is driven by portfolio website, Instagram, YouTube, industry publication features, and award-circuit visibility.

Name

Sandra Moura

Legal name

Sandra Moura Arquitetura

Website

https://sandramoura.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sandra Moura Arquitetura is a Brazilian architecture and interior design firm in João Pessoa, Paraíba, serving residential, commercial, corporate, and institutional clients with a neuroarchitecture- and biophilic-driven design approach since circa 1990.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural and Interior Design Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Interior Design Services (54141)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interior Design Services (BPAHAKAB), Luxury Whole-Home Renovation (High-End Finishes & Custom Build) (HSAPAEAI), Environmental & Experiential Brand Design (Retail/Exhibit/Signage) (MPAAAEAG)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Interior design services
• Neuroarchitecture design
• Biophilic architecture
• Sustainable architecture

Headquarters

HQ city

João Pessoa

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: Full-service architectural design for residential (single-family and multi-family), commercial, corporate, institutional, and interior projects. Revenue generated through project-based fees for design services, typically one-time engagements per project.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sandra Moura Arquitetura provides full-service architectural and interior design across six project categories: commercial, corporate, institutional, interiors, multi-family residential, and single-family residential. The practice applies a neuroarchitecture and biophilic design philosophy to create spaces that positively influence human behavior and well-being, incorporating sustainable construction techniques such as photovoltaic panels, rainwater harvesting, and natural materials. Services are delivered as project-based engagements quoted individually based on scope and complexity.

Product overview

Sandra Moura Arquitetura is an architecture and interior design firm offering a unified service portfolio across six project categories: Commercial, Corporate, Institutional, Interiors, Multi-family Residential, and Single-family Residential. The firm also operates a research initiative focused on curating and promoting local artists and artisans from Paraíba. The portfolio encompasses completed projects including hotels, restaurants, residential buildings, and houses throughout Brazil.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Single-Family Residential Architecture Architectural design of single-family residences including sustainable homes, beach houses, country retreats, and personalized living spaces for private clients seeking human-centered design that connects inhabitants to nature and promotes well-being.
• Multi-Family Residential Architecture Design of multi-unit residential buildings including common areas, recreational facilities (pools, fitness centers, event halls, bars, wine bars), and community spaces for developers and housing cooperatives, with integration of biophilic elements at scale.
• Commercial Architecture Interior and architectural design for retail, food & beverage, and hospitality businesses including restaurants, hotels, cafés, and entertainment venues, focused on creating memorable customer experiences and brand differentiation through space design.
• Corporate Architecture Architectural and interior design for offices, corporate headquarters, boardrooms, and professional service firm spaces, designed to support productive work environments, brand representation, and employee well-being.
• Institutional Architecture Design services for institutional buildings and public facilities, addressing regulatory requirements, accessibility, durability and maintenance considerations, and public image representation.
• Interior Design Services Interior design and styling services for residential and commercial spaces, including renovations, redesigns, and interior-only projects focused on space optimization, aesthetic transformation, and updated functionality.

Quantifiable outcome

• International Property Awards 2024: Best Interior Design Hotel Americas for Hotel Ba'ra, with subsequent global recognition among projects from all five continents
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers35 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• International Property AwardscoreOthers · 26 September 2024Sandra Moura Arquitetura participated in and won the International Property Awards competition, which recognizes leading companies in the global real estate market. The award has a panel of over 100 judges from diverse backgrounds and specialties. The firm won Best Interior Design Hotel Americas in Los Angeles in September 2024, followed by global recognition at the London ceremony.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Studio MK27: Brazilian architecture studio with comparable international recognition and similar emphasis on residential and hospitality design.
• Studio Arthur Casas: Leading Brazilian architecture and interior design studio based in São Paulo, with comparable high-end residential, hospitality, and commercial work and an international publication profile.
• Triptyque Architecture: Brazilian architecture firm with strong sustainability and biophilic design focus, overlapping with Sandra Moura's neuroarchitecture and sustainable construction approach.
• Metroquadrado Arquitetura: Brazilian interior design and architecture firm with comparable residential, commercial, and hospitality interior design portfolio.
• Isay Weinfeld Arquitetura: Brazilian architect known for luxury hotels and high-end residential projects; directly comparable on hospitality credentials and design-led boutique firm positioning.
• MK27 Arquitetura: Brazilian architecture studio with international publication profile, focused on residential and hospitality projects with strong design identity similar to Sandra Moura.

Broad incumbents

• Perkins&Will: Global architecture firm with significant Brazilian operations; comparable in architectural services scale and design-led institutional and commercial projects.
• Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA): Global hospitality interior design firm that pioneered the Hotel Ba'ra project's award category; comparable as a broader incumbent in luxury hotel interior design.
• Yabu Pushelberg: Internationally recognized luxury interior design firm serving hospitality and residential clients globally; comparable on high-end design credentials and award recognition.
• Gensler: Global architecture and design firm with commercial, hospitality, and corporate interior design practices; comparable on multi-segment architectural service delivery.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arte-arquitetura-e-ambientacao

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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