stage.AEC

What stage.AEC does

stage.AEC is a São Paulo-based architecture, engineering, and construction management firm founded in 2023 that operates an integrated service model built around three pillars: Architecture & Technology, Planning & Budgeting, and Management & Communication. The firm serves both high-net-worth individual residential clients and real estate developers, with a documented portfolio of approximately 17 projects concentrated in São Paulo state, including sites in the São Paulo metropolitan region, Monte Mor, Nova Odessa, and City Boaçava.

The team is small, comprising three founding directors and approximately two architects (5-7 people total depending on source), with founding leadership drawn from established Brazilian architecture practices including Gui Mattos and Bernardes Arquitetura. Named developer clients include Yees! Incorporadora, GHT4 Real Estate S.A., and Haras Larissa (the latter with three documented projects), indicating meaningful traction in the developer-led residential segment alongside bespoke HNW residential work.

The business model is professional services and project-based, with fees generated per engagement across the design, planning, and management phases of residential and small-scale developer projects. The firm is privately held and founder-owned, with no disclosed external funding, no productized technology offering, and no evidence of AI/ML capabilities. Its competitive positioning rests on the founders' pedigree, an integrated management-oriented service stack that distinguishes it from traditional design-only studios, and embedded client relationships across multi-phase project lifecycles.

Name

stage.AEC

Website

https://stageaec.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

stage.AEC is a São Paulo-based architecture, engineering, and construction management firm founded in 2023 that provides integrated Architecture & Technology, Planning & Budgeting, and Management & Communication services to high-net-worth residential clients and real estate developers in São Paulo state.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural and Construction Management Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Design-Build / EPC General Contracting (IMAFAAAD)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Construction project management
• Residential architecture
• Integrated AEC services
• Building design planning

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

Revenue model

1. Architecture and Design Services: Comprehensive architectural design services including concept development, design development, and technical documentation for residential projects.
2. Construction Project Management: End-to-end construction management services overseeing execution from groundbreaking to project delivery, including coordination of contractors and technical teams.
3. Planning and Budgeting Services: Integrated planning and budgeting services that operate alongside architectural design to ensure projects are completed within stipulated timelines and budgets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

stage.AEC is an integrated architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) management firm that delivers high-end residential projects from conception through completion. The company combines architectural design, planning, budgeting, and construction management under a unified methodology, serving both high-net-worth individuals and real estate developers in the São Paulo region. Its core offerings include Architecture and Technology, Planning and Budgeting, and Management and Communication services delivered as part of each client engagement.

Product overview

stage.AEC is an architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) management firm founded in 2023 by architects José Rocha, Cesar Sallum, and Helena Obino. The company operates as a unified service offering—combining process, technology, and design—rather than a software product or platform. Its core services include: (1) Arquitetura e Tecnologia (Architecture and Technology) integrating client needs with project feasibility; (2) Planejamento e Orçamento (Planning and Budgeting) for transparent project execution; and (3) Gerenciamento e Comunicação (Management and Communication) ensuring cohesive project delivery. The portfolio spans residential architecture projects including custom houses (Casa Pedra, Casa Pau-Brasil, Casa Fazenda, Casa Beton, Casa Tomie, Casa Terracota, Casa Ode, Casa Flip, Casa Mazraah), multi-unit residential buildings (Terraço Madalena, Rággio da Nóbrega), and developer projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Arquitetura e Tecnologia (Architecture and Technology) Architecture and technology services integrating client needs with financial and logistical feasibility. The planning and budgeting team operates in an integrated manner with the architecture team to ensure transparency and precision at each project phase.
• Planejamento e Orçamento (Planning and Budgeting) Project planning and budgeting services maintaining active and constant participation from all stakeholders throughout the construction process to ensure efficient and assertive execution.
• Gerenciamento e Comunicação (Management and Communication) Project management and communication services ensuring cohesive integration of architecture, planning, budgeting, and execution, delivering results that meet and exceed client expectations.
• Residential Architecture Projects Complete residential architecture projects delivered for clients including custom houses (Casa Pedra, Casa Pau-Brasil, Casa Fazenda, Casa Beton, Casa Tomie, Casa Terracota, Casa Ode, Casa Flip, Casa Mazraah), multi-unit residential buildings (Terraço Madalena, Rággio da Nóbrega), and specialty residences for developers and estates.

Quantifiable outcome

• Projects delivered within stipulated timelines and budgets without surprises or deviations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Yees! IncorporadoracoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Stage.AEC developed the architectural design for the Rággio da Nóbrega residential building project in the Jardins neighborhood of São Paulo, featuring 84 residential units across approximately 3,500 m² of built area.
• GHT4 Real Estate S.A.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGHT4 Real Estate S.A. partnered with Stage.AEC for the Casa Tomie project in Vila Madalena, where the company handles both construction and incorporation responsibilities.
• Tholos EngenhariaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction partner for the FLIPHOUSE project, responsible for executing the construction work under Stage.AEC's architectural direction.
• Luiz Perez ConstruçõesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction contractor for the Casa Ode project in Nova Odessa, SP.
• Foz EngenhariaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction partner for the Casa Terracota project, responsible for executing the 559.23 m² covered area residential project.
• Dutra EngenhariaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction partner for the Casa Beton project, responsible for executing the 737.55 m² residential construction.
• CPA EngenhariaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction contractor for the Casa Pau-Brasil project in City Boaçava, São Paulo.
• Seije EngenhariaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction partner for Casa Pedra project at Haras Larissa, responsible for executing the 625.8 m² residential construction.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• UNA Arquitetos: Mid-sized São Paulo architecture practice focused on high-end residential and commercial projects with a hands-on integrated approach; closest direct peer in size and methodology to stage.AEC.
• Studio Roberto Negrete: São Paulo-based architecture firm with comparable footprint in high-end residential design and integrated project management, similar in scale to stage.AEC.

Broad incumbents

• Isay Weinfeld Arquitetura: Internationally acclaimed São Paulo studio with deep high-end residential and hospitality portfolio; competing incumbent in the same premium client segment.
• Studio Arthur Casas: One of Brazil's most internationally recognized architecture studios, with a strong portfolio in high-end São Paulo residential and hospitality. Direct premium-segment competitor despite broader scope.
• FGMF Arquitetos: Award-winning São Paulo firm with comparable emphasis on contemporary residential architecture and integrated design-to-delivery process; competes for the same HNW and developer clients.
• mk27 (Márcio Kogan): São Paulo architecture practice known for contemporary residential design, integrated delivery, and international exposure; competes for the same premium São Paulo developer and HNW clients.
• Bernardes Arquitetura: Renowned Rio/São Paulo architecture firm where all three stage.AEC co-founders previously worked. Comparable in its premium residential and integrated project approach, but at materially larger scale and brand recognition.
• Perkins&Will São Paulo: Global architecture and design firm with a São Paulo office serving commercial, residential, and developer clients; relevant comparable in terms of integrated design and project management at larger scale.
• Gui Mattos Arquitetura: Established São Paulo-based architecture firm where two of stage.AEC's three co-founders previously worked. Operates at significantly larger scale in the same high-end residential and commercial market, making it a direct incumbent peer.

Emerging players

• AEW Arquitetos: São Paulo practice with a similar focus on high-end residential commissions and a small, founder-led team; comparable in operational model and target clientele.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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