JAA is an architecture studio that focuses its main activity on architectural design, being also present in other areas, namely in interior architecture, supervision, construction monitoring and consultancy.

ARCHITECT SENIOR

João Abreu

Born in Amarante in 1974.
Graduated in architecture by Universidade Lusíada do Porto.
Between 1996 and 2005, has participated in several projects developed by Hugo Silva Architecture Studio.
In 2005, together with another architect, created the architecture studio Bárbara Abreu & João Abreu, Arquitetos.
In 2007, together with other associates, creates the architecture studio ProjekXXI in Portugal and in Angola.
In 2012, creates his own architecture studio JAA | Just an Architect.

The JAA studio seeks to explore new interpretations of contemporary architecture, in order to obtain balanced relationships and forms.

We look for new challenges, with critical vision and that provoke spaces and dimensions, moving the client to obtain new sensations.

DESIGNER

Bruno Soares

ARCHITECT

André Sousa

ARCHITECT

Maria Inês Mendes

ARCHITECT

João Pedro Leite

ARCHITECT

Filipa Teixeira

Participation in Projects

Carlos Pais Arquiteto

Rui Ferreira Arquiteto

Joana Torgal Arquiteta 

Filipa Dias Arquiteta

João Vasconcelos Arquiteto

Luís Salvador Arquiteto

Miguel Ibraim Rocha Arquiteto

Laetitia Fernandes Arquiteta

Press

Publications

Observador On Time
Hostel DesArts
17 de Julho de 2017

Expresso Jornal
Benguela Blue Ocean
10 de Outubro de 2007

Angola Press
Benguela Blue Ocean
20 de Outubro de 2007

Angola Press
Benguela Blue Ocean
20 de Outubro de 2007

Jornal de Angola
Benguela Blue Ocean
4 de Novembro de 2007

RTP – Africa
Benguela Blue Ocean
9 de Janeiro de 2008

Villas & Golfe
Benguela Blue Ocean
Março | Abril 2008

Angola – Portugal Negócios
João Abreu
Novembro 2008 | Nº 76 | Pág.13

House Traders – Arquitectura. Design. Decoração
João Abreu
Série II. nº 25 Dezembro 2008 | Janeiro 2009

Especial Imobiliário
Seleção de Topo
Pág. 42 a Pág. 46

Associação Empresarial de Amarante
Jornal Vida Empresarial
João Abreu
Nº8 Setembro 2010 Pág. 9

Awards

Benguela Blue Ocean Masterplan – 1º Prémio
Best Real Estate Development in Constrói – Angola 2007

Benguela Blue Ocean Masterplan – 1º Prémio
Best Real Estate Development in Constrói – Angola 2008

18 Hotéis + 18 Postos de Turismo nas 18 Províncias Angolanas – 1º Prémio
Soares & Grego – Angola
Private Competition

Distinction | Nomination

Scoring – TOP 5% Melhores PME de Portugal – 2024
Scoring – Desempenho e Solidez Financeira

Scoring – TOP 5% Melhores PME de Portugal – 2023
Scoring – Desempenho e Solidez Financeira

Archdaily Brasil Obra do Ano 2022
Torre 261 | Amarante | Portugal

Archdaily Building of the Year 2022
Torre 261 | Amarante | Portugal

Archilovers Best of 2021
Torre 261 | Amarante | Portugal

Archdaily Brasil Obra do Ano 2022
House BS | Amarante | Portugal

Archdaily Building of the Year 2021
House BS | Amarante | Portugal

Associação Empresarial de Amarante
Sócio Benemérito – Comemoração do 70º Aniversário