I am an architect with over 20 years of experience in real estate development, project management and strategic coordination across Portugal and Brazil. I bring a hybrid profile that spans architectural conception, leadership of multidisciplinary teams, and interface with promoters, investors and licensing authorities. My track record includes coordinating the development of more than 500 residential units and translating business vision into project execution. I have led major developments from initial product definition to licensing and delivery, maintaining design coherence, schedule discipline and financial control while engaging stakeholders (developers, investors and licensing authorities) across Portugal and Brazil. Highlights include EDEN CINTRA (15 luxury villas in Sintra), SKYCITY (355 units) and DREAMLIVING (90 apartments).…

JOÃO AMARO CORREIA

I am an architect with over 20 years of experience in real estate development, project management and strategic coordination across Portugal and Brazil. I bring a hybrid profile that spans architectural conception, leadership of multidisciplinary teams, and interface with promoters, investors and licensing authorities. My track record includes coordinating the development of more than 500 residential units and translating business vision into project execution. I have led major developments from initial product definition to licensing and delivery, maintaining design coherence, schedule discipline and financial control while engaging stakeholders (developers, investors and licensing authorities) across Portugal and Brazil. Highlights include EDEN CINTRA (15 luxury villas in Sintra), SKYCITY (355 units) and DREAMLIVING (90 apartments).…

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I am an architect with over 20 years of experience in real estate development, project management and strategic coordination across Portugal and Brazil. I bring a hybrid profile that spans architectural conception, leadership of multidisciplinary teams, and interface with promoters, investors and licensing authorities.

My track record includes coordinating the development of more than 500 residential units and translating business vision into project execution. I have led major developments from initial product definition to licensing and delivery, maintaining design coherence, schedule discipline and financial control while engaging stakeholders (developers, investors and licensing authorities) across Portugal and Brazil. Highlights include EDEN CINTRA (15 luxury villas in Sintra), SKYCITY (355 units) and DREAMLIVING (90 apartments).

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Work Experience

Architect / CEO at KHÔRA Architects
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024
Led full development of EDEN CINTRA — 15 high-end villas in Sintra — from licensing through delivery. Coordinated SKYCITY (355 units: 65 townhouses, 40 villas, 250 apartments) and DREAMLIVING (90 apartments), ensuring design, schedule and budget alignment. Responsible for product definition, design team and consultant management, municipal licensing and financial control. Primary contact with promoters, investors and licensing authorities.
Director - Architecture Department at JPS GROUP
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Led the architecture department, overseeing urban rehabilitation and new development projects in Lisbon. Coordinated rehabilitation of 26 apartments (7+19 units), managing technical teams and licensing. Led THE VILLAGE (12 villas) and participated in the SKYCITY project launch. Implemented quality control and regulatory compliance processes across the portfolio.
Architect / Urban Designer at IVAN REZENDE Arquitectura
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015
Projectos de referência: Jardim Sul Mall (shopping centre, São Paulo), SoHo Restaurant e Casa das Oliveiras (villa de luxo, Rio de Janeiro). Competências em coordenação de projectos complexos, design de interiores de alto nível e gestão de clientes exigentes.
Architect / Urban Designer at FRENTE TEJO
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Requalificação da Frente Ribeirinha do Tejo — projecto de escala urbana com interface com entidades públicas.
Architect at Independent Projects
January 1, 2002 - Present
Projetos independentes desde 2002 — Villas, apartamentos e edifícios residenciais em Portugal (Açores, Leiria, Foz do Arelho, Santiago do Cacém, Ourém) e Brasil (Rio de Janeiro).
Architect / CEO at KHÔRA Builders
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024
Led full development of EDEN CINTRA — 15 high-end villas in Sintra — from licensing through delivery. Coordinated SKYCITY (355 units: 65 townhouses, 40 villas, 250 apartments) and DREAMLIVING (90 apartments), ensuring design, schedule and budget alignment. Responsible for product definition, design team and consultant management, municipal licensing and financial control. Primary contact with developers, investors and licensing authorities.
Architecture Department Director at JPS GROUP
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Led the architecture department, overseeing urban rehabilitation and new development projects in Lisbon. Coordinated rehabilitation of 26 apartments (7+19 units), managing technical teams and licensing. Led THE VILLAGE (12 villas) and participated in the SKYCITY project launch. Implemented quality control and regulatory compliance processes across the portfolio.

Education

Degree in Architecture at Faculdade de Arquitectura, Universidade Técnica de Lisboa
January 11, 2030 - March 18, 2026
Licenciatura em Arquitectura at Faculdade de Arquitectura, Universidade Técnica de Lisboa
January 11, 2030 - April 10, 2026

Qualifications

Ordem dos Arquitectos – Nº 8763
January 11, 2030 - March 18, 2026
Ordem dos Arquitectos – Professional Registration
January 11, 2030 - April 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Other

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