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.
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 2021, 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.
Participation in Projects
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
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
