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    PROJECT TIMELINE

    • 2021

      Elcio, Filipe and Gabriella met to discuss the possibilities arising with the revitalization of downtown São Paulo, with the legislation that would be enacted at the end of the year.

    • 2022

      Arenglo and Apparatus Architects signed a memorandum of understanding to develop retrofit projects in downtown São Paulo.

      Arenglo develops a methodology to map properties in downtown São Paulo, the main players and theses being applied by the real estate sector in downtown São Paulo and high end neighborhoods.

    • 2023

      Mauax joins Arenglo and Apparatus as financial planning of the operations being developed.

      Arenglo produces thousands of data points within the data capture strategy and together with Mauax elaborates the first thesis for real estate projects in downtown São Paulo.

      Arenglo begins the first negotiations for buildings.

    • 2024

      With the coordination of Arenglo, creative direction of Apparatus Architects and financial planning of Mauax, the group begins structuring the INC brand as the identity of the real estate development initiative in the Revitalization of Downtown São Paulo program.

      Clever Hope enters the project through an agreement for hospitality consulting.

      Arenglo secures preference rights for 3 buildings under contracts.

      Arenglo and Mauax finalize the first two feasibility studies for their multifamily property and lifestyle hospitality platforms.

      On December, INC enters into a termsheet with SBE Group, from investor, businessman and philantropist Sam Nazarian,to develop the first HQ Hotels & Residences project in Brasil, together with F&B brands under the group’s portfolio.

    OUR MISSION

    INC is a team dedicated to real estate development and committed to rejuvenating the landscape of the center of the city of São Paulo through a transformative retrofit project.

    Over the past 3 years we have performed a thorough research of the center in Sao Paulo, amassing data from the digital and the real worlds, investigating the current market and opportunities in different areas to deliver historic, high-quality assets.

    We are paving the way for a well-organized process even before our investors come on board.

    Ativos in situ

    Ícone 1

    +2000 assets under occupied or empty in the city center

    Ícone 2

    +60 assets of interest mapped

    Ícone 3

    20 pre screened and visited

    Ícone 4

    Six undergoing due diligence and negotiations

    Ícone 5

    Two under contract

    Products offered by INC:

    Long stay leases: buildings of up to 25 apartments, with typologies above 40 sqm / 430 sqf.

    Hospitalidade: ifestyle & luxury hotel operations with premium amenities.

    Comercial: active curatorship of tenants for the development of commercial activities on ground floor levels & other spaces, mainly for the activities benefited under the city center revitalization program.

    MAIN STAKEHOLDERS

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    Throughout the years Arenglo has added to its activities architecture and engineering project development, both in the public and private sectors, with multiple projects in Brazil, in the states of São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Pernambuco.


    Structural engineering projects include: the Tietê River Shipyard; The Salt Waterway, Port of Santos; Building and Warehouse complex in Rio de Janeiro for FUNASA, Ministry of Health; Renovation of the Nephrology and Kidney Transplant Clinic, São Paulo Sports Gymnasium, Porto Feliz; A Shopping Center complex and a Community and Sports Center, in São Bernardo; Office Building Complex for the Zoo of São Paulo, and various house complex and low rise residential buildings in the state of São Paulo.

    Over the past 3 years, under the coordination of Elcio Silva Ribeiro Filho, Arenglo has been developing new lines of business focusing in the Real Estate market in the city of São Paulo, specifically coordinating retrofit projects in the city center, focused in multifamily projects.

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    Founded in 2016, Apparatus Architects is an award-winning, international architecture and design office with offices in Brasilia and Lisbon. The office provides services in the fields of Architecture, Urban Planning, Graphic, Interior and Object Design. Apparatus Architects’ practice has been honored with the prestigious Architizer A+Awards in 2020, naming Apparatus Architects as one of the most innovative industry leaders and strongest emerging talents.


    Our team is composed of well-versed, forward-thinking, skilled architects and designers coming from diverse backgrounds, generating a unique environment for creative collaboration with human assets. Apparatus Architects operates in different scales and typologies, with special focus and interest in architecture, adaptive reuse and urban design. As an international firm, our office members are fluent in English, French, and. Portuguese among others. We provide an integrated service of all architecture and construction phases, ranging from the conceptual design to construction, documentation and licensing to site supervision. Additionally, we also offer project and planning consulting services.

    Apparatus currently works with BIM (Building Information Modeling) technology to ensure greater project control from the creative process to the executive project. This also allows for a better communication and workflow with our partners and collaborators. We value sustainability and accessibility in all our projects, investigating and implementing local, social and natural strategies generating ecological impact.


    As a research-driven office, we base our architectural thinking at the very core of our practice. We make our investigations relevant by being an intrinsic part of our conceptual process. This makes the research an essential part of our work. Developing and executing projects on a global scale, in different countries not only gives us valuable cultural and socio-economic insights but also unique opportunities and collaborations. We praise ourselves in being extremely sensitive to details and committed in creating bespoke projects and meaningful relationships with our clients.


    This and our continuously evolving practice embody the very foundation of Apparatus Architects.

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    Mauax is a Fintech company founded in 2022, as a family office investment vehicle, was born from a clear vision: to revolutionize the way companies access financial services—swiftly and seamlessly. Understanding that every business opportunity is unique, and that common delays in securing credit can stifle growth.


    The mission is to eliminate these bottlenecks by offering tailored financial solutions that empower entrepreneurs to focus on what they do best: innovating and expanding their businesses.


    At Mauax, the aspiration is to be more than just a financial services provider. The aim is to be true partners in the journey to success. A commitment to cultivating long-term relationships that yield mutual benefits fosters a supportive ecosystem for clients. The team is always on standby, ready to deliver personalized service and ensure that the most effective financial solutions tailored to each company’s specific needs are identified.


    There’s a belief in the transformative power of small businesses and their vital role in driving economic growth. That’s why there is a commitment to equipping them with the tools and support necessary to not just survive, but to thrive.


    Mauax is responsible for the financial planning of the project.

    TEAM & COLLABORATORS

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    A lawyer who graduated from the Law School of Mackenzie Presbyterian University (UPM), Elcio is the co-founder of INC and is responsible for market discovery and negotiation, asset market research, big data and small data analysis, relationships with partners (construction companies, architectural firms, real estate brokers, legalization advisors, advertising agencies, commercial partnerships). Elcio co-founded CONTRA! Digital Agency, working with groups such as Pernod Ricard, BASF, Petrópolis; as a lawyer, he was an associate at the prestigious law firm Dias Carneiro Advogados, working in areas such as Banking, Project Finance and M&A.


    Economist graduated from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) and MBA USP/ESALQ (class of 2025), Philipe is co-founder of INC and responsible for financial modeling and operational management, negotiation and intermediation with investors, financial institutions. Philipe is also a founding partner of MAUAX, a credit and financial services fintech, based in Brasilia. Philipe’s previous experience also includes Asset Management at BNP Paribas and the Central Bank of Brazil.

    ARCHITECTURE & CREATIVE DESIGN

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    Filipe is a co-founder of INC and founding partner of Apparatus Architects (Paris-Malaquis Academy of Fine Arts, AA MPhil Architect AA Honours, ADE-HMNOP) Filipe has gained extensive work experience in consecutive years as an architect at the Pritzker Prize-winning Jean Nouvel Ateliers in Paris and Sydness Architects in New York. At Ateliers Jean Nouvel, Filipe worked on the construction drawings for Jane’s Carousel and the Glass Tower, located in New York City; at Sydness Architects, he has held a series of private competitions, high-end condominiums in Manhattan and on projects for towers in New York and Miami; on-site experience of the restoration and expansion of the Bristol Hotel in Paris, by Anthony Bechu; an intense experience in interior architecture with the French decorator Pierre Hervé Walbaum, where he developed interior architecture projects and high-end restorations in historic castles and palaces in Florence, Vienna, Moscow and others in France.


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    Gabriella is the co-founder of |INC| and Founding Partner of Apparatus Architects (UniCEUB Brasília, FAUP Porto, AA MPhil Architect). Despite being born in the modernist capital Brasilia, Gabi was raised in Geneva and Washington DC before returning to Brasilia. After gaining significant experience, she decided to pursue her studies in London and delve deeper into “Political Terrain”, attended MPhil in Projective Cities at the Architectural Association, under the supervision of Chris Lee (Serie Architects) and Sam Jacoby. His studies explored the idea of Brasilia as a Megaform. Gabriella was a guest lecturer at Oxford. Later, his academic career was recognized in 2016 by FAUP in Porto, where he obtained a Master’s degree in Architecture. In addition, Gabriella’s time in London was tempered by the vivid cultural scene, where she specialized in Art Curation at TATE Modern.

    ENTERTAINMENT, BRANDING & MARKETING

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    Franco Frugiuele is the co-founder and creative director of Heavy Co., pioneering events that redefine the party experience. With a postgraduate degree in Marketing and Digital Communication (ESPM-SP), his experience involves a 12-year trajectory working in advertising agencies such as Ogilvy & Mather, Moma Propaganda and managing accounts for brands such as Mercedes-Benz Automobiles, Claro, Volvo Cars and JAC Motors, among others. He took on the creative direction of campaigns for brands such as H.Stern, Arezzo, Capodarte, Havaianas, Lo de Lui, Rainha and Aya Pitaya. Under his leadership, the Heavy Co group gave life to brands such as Heavy Love, Deliria, Heavy Bloco, New Year’s Eve Baleia and the iconic New Year’s Eve Heavy Love in the paradise of Praia do Preá, in Ceará. The group has collaborated with renowned brands, including Dior, Gucci, Adidas, Nars, Schutz, Biossance, Melissa, Ellus, Colcci and Fiever. A highlight of Heavy Co. is the Listening Club Bar - Heavy House, - situated in the vibrant heart of the Pinheiros neighborhood, welcoming more than 10,000 monthly visitors.