Rubio & Luongo Arquitetura Ltda

Name

Rubio & Luongo Arquitetura Ltda

Legal name

Rubio & Luongo Arquitetura Ltda

Website

https://rubioluongo.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Design Services

NAICS

Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Real Estate Development & Feasibility Advisory (Highest-and-Best-Use, Entitlements Support) (BPAJANAC)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Building information modeling
• Facade design services
• Residential architecture projects
• Corporate architecture projects

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Architecture and Design Services: The firm generates revenue through professional architecture services, including feasibility studies, preliminary projects, legal projects, facade design, BIM modeling, executive projects, and sales support materials. Revenue is earned through project-based fees for commissioned architectural design work for real estate developers and construction companies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Rubio & Luongo Arquitetura Ltda is a São Paulo-based architectural firm that designs residential, corporate, and mixed-use real estate developments for B2B clients (real estate developers and construction companies). Its core offerings span feasibility studies, preliminary design, legal/regulatory projects, facade conception, BIM-based 3D modeling, executive project documentation, and sales support materials, delivered by a multidisciplinary team of over 30 specialists.

Product overview

RubioLuongo Arquitetos operates as a full-service architecture firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of architectural services. The core service offering includes Estudo de Viabilidade, Estudo Preliminar, Projetos Legais, Concepção de Fachada, BIM, Projeto Executivo, and Apoio para Material de Vendas. The firm specializes in three main project categories: Residential Projects, Corporate Projects, and Mixed-Use Projects, with additional Special Projects for unique developments. With over four decades of experience and a multidisciplinary team of more than 30 specialists, the firm delivers integrated architectural solutions from initial feasibility studies through executive project documentation, with particular expertise in facade design and BIM methodology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Estudo de Viabilidade (Feasibility Study) Feasibility study service that analyzes project viability, evaluating technical, financial, and regulatory aspects before project initiation. Designed for real estate developers and construction companies assessing the viability of new developments.
• Estudo Preliminar (Preliminary Study) Preliminary study service that develops initial design concepts and explores design directions for architectural projects, before full design development. Targeted at real estate developers commissioning new builds.
• Projetos Legais (Legal Projects) Legal project services that ensure compliance with municipal, state, and federal regulations and obtain necessary governmental approvals for construction projects. Targeted at real estate developers and construction companies seeking regulatory approval.
• Concepção de Fachada (Facade Design) Facade design service focused on creating distinctive building exteriors with emphasis on volumetric studies, materials innovation including ventilated facades and porcelain tiles, and sustainable solutions. Targeted at real estate developers commissioning residential, corporate, and mixed-use projects.
• BIM (Building Information Modeling Service) Building Information Modeling service providing 3D digital modeling for project visualization, clash detection, interdisciplinary coordination, and documentation across all project disciplines. Used by real estate developers and construction companies as the technical backbone of project design through facility management.
• Projeto Executivo (Executive Project) Executive project development service that produces detailed technical documentation for construction implementation, supporting builders and contractors during execution. Targeted at real estate developers and construction companies.
• Apoio para Material de Vendas (Sales Support Materials) Sales support material service that creates visual documentation and marketing assets — including 3D renders and project imagery — to support real estate sales efforts by developers.
• Residential Architectural Projects Residential building projects delivered for real estate developers, including apartments, condominiums, and housing developments across the São Paulo metropolitan area — spanning affordable to high-end and aging-in-place segments.
• Corporate Architectural Projects Commercial office building projects delivered for real estate developers, including corporate towers, business centers, and office complexes — including Triple A classified buildings in São Paulo.
• Mixed-Use Architectural Projects Mixed-use developments combining residential and commercial spaces in integrated building complexes, delivered for real estate developers in São Paulo.
• Special Architectural Projects Specialized architectural projects delivered for developers with unique requirements, including large-scale fitness centers and other distinctive developments beyond the residential, corporate, and mixed-use categories.
• Modelo BIM 3D (3D BIM Model) 3D BIM modeling service showcasing digital building information models for project visualization and coordination, used by developers and construction teams to align disciplines before construction.

Quantifiable outcome

• AQUA-certified projects can reduce water consumption by up to 60% through rainwater harvesting and greywater systems, and reduce energy and water costs by up to 30% compared to non-certified buildings.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Arquitetura Legal SP (Mariana Bressane)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRubioLuongo conducted an exclusive interview with Mariana Bressane, an architecture and legislation specialist at Arquitetura Legal SP, to discuss the regulatory changes and framework of PIU Setor Central (Urban Intervention Project for the Central Sector of São Paulo). The partnership represents content co-creation and knowledge sharing to educate the market on municipal urban planning legislation.
• Duarte Garcia — Mariana Bressane, Gabriela Braz Aidar, Marcella Martins MontandoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRubioLuongo conducted multiple exclusive interviews with lawyers from the Duarte Garcia law firm — including Gabriela Braz Aidar and Marcella Martins Montandon — about municipal land use and occupancy legislation changes in São Paulo (Revisão da Lei Municipal de Uso e Ocupação do Solo). These interviews provided expert legal analysis on regulatory updates relevant to the firm's project pipeline.
• Urban Land Institute (ULI)minorOthersRubioLuongo references ULI research reports in its blog content, specifically a July 2024 report on third places and urban transformation. The firm cites ULI as a source of market intelligence and urban planning research that informs its design philosophy.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Gensler: Global architecture and design firm with extensive corporate, commercial, and mixed-use portfolio. Comparable in corporate/office typology where RubioLuongo has credentials like Edifício Berrini Plaza, but with much broader services and global scale.
• Perkins&Will: Global architecture firm with strong presence in Brazil through major corporate, healthcare, and education projects. Comparable in commercial/corporate and institutional architecture market, but with much larger scale and broader typology portfolio than RubioLuongo.
• Foster + Partners: Global architecture firm with portfolio of high-profile corporate towers, residential, and mixed-use projects including Brazilian work. Comparable at the corporate/mixed-use typology level where RubioLuongo has Triple-A credentials, but operates at vastly larger scale globally.
• BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group): Global architecture practice with portfolio of high-profile mixed-use and residential projects. Comparable at the mixed-use typology level RubioLuongo serves, but operates at international mega-project scale.

Direct peers

• Triptyque Architecture: Brazilian architectural firm with offices in São Paulo and Paris, working on residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. Comparable as a São Paulo-based author-driven architecture practice serving real estate developers with similar project typology mix.
• Studio Arthur Casas: São Paulo-based architecture and design studio with comparable focus on residential, corporate, and mixed-use projects. Comparable in author-driven design approach, premium São Paulo client base, and emphasis on design-led authorship in Brazilian real estate.
• Isay Weinfeld: São Paulo-based architecture and design practice with strong portfolio of high-end residential, hotel, and commercial projects. Comparable as a São Paulo premium author-driven architecture practice with similar developer client profile.
• Studio MK27 (Marcio Kogan): São Paulo-based architectural studio of Marcio Kogan focused on high-end residential, commercial, and hospitality projects across Brazil and internationally. Directly comparable as a São Paulo premium architectural practice with similar author-driven design model, comparable team scale, and overlapping real estate developer client base.
• FGMF Arquitetos: São Paulo-based architecture firm led by Fernando Forte, Renato Lourenço, and Marcelo Maia, with strong portfolio in residential, corporate, and institutional projects. Comparable in Brazilian architecture market presence and developer-client focus.
• Bernardes Arquitetura: Brazilian architecture firm with São Paulo presence, working on residential, commercial, and interior projects. Comparable as a Brazilian architecture practice of similar scale and project typology focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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