Contemporary architecture thrives on encounters. On visions that intersect, cultures that engage in dialogue, and values that recognize one another. It is within this territory of convergence that the partnership between Tegra Incorporadora — one of the leading references in Brazil’s upper-middle and high-end real estate market — and Piero Lissoni, one of the most renowned names in international design and architecture, takes shape.
Operating in cities such as São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, Tegra has built its trajectory by combining solidity, innovation, and responsibility. The developer offsets 100% of the carbon emissions from its launches and construction projects and is certified as an AQUA Developer, a seal that attests to high socio-environmental standards. Controlled by the Canadian asset manager Brookfield, Tegra consolidates its position as a Brazilian company with a global vision.
From this mindset comes an unprecedented movement in the country: bringing Piero Lissoni to lead a new line of residential projects in Brazil. Architect, designer, and art director, Lissoni is internationally recognized as one of the masters of contemporary design, developing projects in architecture, interiors, landscaping, product, and graphic design. He serves as art director for iconic brands such as Boffi, Living Divani, Porro, Lualdi, Alpi, and Sanlorenzo. His work has received some of the most important international awards, including the Compasso d’Oro, the Good Design Award, and the Red Dot Award.
The Tegra + Lissoni partnership represents an international collaboration that values Italian elegance and Brazilian essence, prioritizing nature and experience — a way of living designed for the metropolis, with sophistication without excess.
This concept takes shape in RIIO + Lissoni, a project located in Barra da Tijuca, one of the most sought-after areas in Rio de Janeiro. Known for its beaches, modern infrastructure, and complete range of services — shopping centers, restaurants, schools, and high-standard hospitals — Barra stands out as a place where quality of life and urban living coexist.
In an interview with Tegra, Giovanni Tremolada, founder of Vermontex, deepens the interpretation of the project from an essential perspective: the human scale. For Giovanni, the human character of RIIO + Lissoni is not only reflected in the fact that the buildings have four or five floors, but above all in how the project integrates with nature and its surroundings. In a metropolis like Rio de Janeiro, where few developments prioritize this synergy, the proposal designed by Lissoni stands out for restoring a more sensitive, fluid, and conscious dimension to contemporary living.
Specializing in luxury furniture design and recognized for curating iconic Italian brands, Vermontex acts as a bridge between European creative thinking and Brazil’s high-end market. Giovanni Tremolada’s presence in this dialogue reinforces the company’s role not only as a product supplier, but as a cultural agent capable of interpreting, translating, and connecting major international projects to the local context.
More than a real estate launch, RIIO + Lissoni symbolizes a new way of thinking about architecture, design, and lifestyle. A project born from the meeting of excellence, global vision, and sensitivity — values that unite Tegra, Piero Lissoni, and Vermontex in the same narrative of authentic sophistication.