We help leading investors turn projects into successful commercial ventures
We started operating in the shopping centre segment in 1993, as Coimbra Shopping, a pioneering new-generation shopping venue and the first we oversaw, opened its doors to the public. At the time, Engexpor was a young company with less than 10 years of experience in project and construction management.
Since then, the shopping centre segment has grown and earned an excellent reputation abroad, as leading Portuguese entrepreneurs engaged in a remarkably successful internationalisation process.
This path reflects our own history in the shopping centre segment. We helped drive growth from the very beginning by working together with renowned entrepreneurs that undertook the building and development of the biggest shopping centres across the country and subsequently expanded their operations to other European countries, namely Romania, Italy and Spain, as well as Brazil. Driven by the strong momentum currently experienced in Brazil, where shopping centre construction and renovation is booming, we continue to grow and enjoy a strong reputation as one of the most prestigious and best-known companies in the country.
The knowledge and experience we have acquired over more than two decades of managing the construction of new shopping centres and the expansion and/or renovation of existing facilities are key in enabling us to generate value for our clients. Our profound insight into our clients’ needs, goals and aspirations gives us the capabilities we need to turn their projects into successful ventures that meet the highest quality standards.
It is precisely this approach that has earned us the trust of entrepreneurs, as we know that by helping to build inspiring shopping venues, able to offer a unique experience to shoppers, we are indeed improving performance, efficiency and profitability.
And this is also the reason why some of the most prominent developers have chosen to partner with our company, namely Sonae Sierra, MDC, Inter IKEA Center Group, Chamartin Inmobiliaria, Bouygues Imobiliária, Mundicenter, Ceetrus (formerly Immocham) and Jereissati Centros Comerciais, amongst others.
Lisboa e Vale do Tejo
Centro Comercial Vasco da Gama
Internationally recognized quality and prestige
The Expo 98 set the theme and the Vasco da Gama Shopping Center architecture continues to evoke memories of oceans and seas, recreating the environment of a large vessel inside. Designed by the architect José Quintela, the project showcases an innovative design and unique architectural features, also with an open central space from the ground floor to the ceiling.
Armazéns do Chiado
Tastefully reconstructing in Lisbon’s prime location
The unmistakable work of the architect Siza Vieira gave life to this project to reconstruct the former Grandes Armazéns do Chiado Shopping Center, destroyed in the fire of 1988. A concept that prioritizes the need to maintain balance between history and reconstruction, between architecture and its urban use, creating new synergies in Chiado and Baixa Lisboeta.
Amoreiras Shopping Center
Renovation of the first shopping centre in Portugal modernises Lisbon landmark
Twenty-seven years after its opening in 1985, the Amoreiras Shopping Centre underwent renovation works, which allowed the first mall to open in Portugal to remain a prime shopping destination for Lisbon residents.
Alegro Alfragide
A high-quality project in one of the country’s most important commercial centers
For the first Alegro branded shopping center, Immochan chose Engexpor to manage the project and construction and to coordinate the installation of shopkeepers at the development, which emerged from the conversion and expansion of the old Galeria do Jumbo.
Dolce Vita Tejo
Destination of excellence for entertainment and leisure
Inaugurated in 2009, the Dolce Vita Tejo has since invested heavily in implementing the innovative shopping resort concept, which aims to transform the shopping mall into a leisure and entertainment destination to reinvent the visitor experience by creating welcoming spaces and a range of cultural, sports and leisure activities for families.
Almada Fórum
Iconic project is a landmark in the Lisbon area
The biggest shopping centre to the South of Lisbon and one of the biggest in Portugal, the Almada Forum is a recognised benchmark in the country’s shopping centre segment, standing out for its design, quality construction standards and prestigious offer.
Fórum Montijo
Architecture inspired by local communities
The first project in Portugal to combine a shopping centar and a retail park in its design, the Fórum Montijo was also innovative from the perspective of architecture in harmony with the environment, a concept seeking to create buildings from agricultural holdings and the region’s typical bullfighting squares that inspired the project. Using natural light and vast hallways where numerous, permanent works of public art are on display, specially created for this space and commissioned to Portuguese and foreign artists, and another strong feature of this shopping mall.
LoureShopping
The first shopping centre to obtain environmental and accessibility certifications, LoureShopping builds innovative Green Park
The opening of LoureShopping played a very significant role in providing the Loures region with innovative, high-quality shops and leisure facilities. As well as a wide variety of shops, the shopping centre boasts a Green Park extending over more than five hectares in the surrounding area, accessible to visitors and the community in general.
Fórum Sintra
Impressive architectural and construction quality in urban Sintra
Resulting from the extension and conversion of the former Feira Nova hypermarket, Forum Sintra is a modern structure located by the IC 19 motorway that stands out for its striking design. Opened in 2011, the Forum Sintra boasts a commercial area of 55,000 m², including three floors, 182 shops, 20 restaurant areas and 7 cinema rooms.
North
Mar Shopping
The Largest IKEA Group Shopping Center in Europe
It opened to the public in 2008 and had the distinction of being the first in the world to integrate an IKEA store inside a shopping center, with the development’s GLA comprising more than 100,000 m², an impressive dimension for the Portuguese market.
Dolce Vita Douro
A benchmark in Northern Portugal
Inaugurated in Vila Real in 2005, the Dolce Vita Douro is the largest shopping center in the Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro region and has consolidated its position as a regional benchmar
Espaço Guimarães
In the city center, breathing life into Guimarães residents
The Espaço Guimarães Shopping Center is a modern, state-of-the-art facility, featuring two supplementary formats: a shopping and a retail park, which allow visitors to access a wide range of activities on the same premises, in the center of Portugal’s “birthplace city”.
Arrábida Shopping
Expansion and restyling modernise iconic shopping centre in northern Portugal
Opened in 1996, Arrábida Shopping underwent extensive renovation works in 2006 – four years after being acquired by Sonae Sierra. The works carried primarily involved the restyling and expansion of the existing building, in order to create a new leisure and restaurant area.
Center
Coimbra Shopping
Project marking Engexpor’s shopping mall debut
Inaugurated in 1993, the Coimbra Shopping is one of the first of a new generation of shopping centers in Portugal.
Fórum Coimbra
Iconic shopping venue in Central Portugal wins highly prestigious international awards
Opened in 2006, Forum Coimbra is an eco-friendly, sustainable urban project that stands out for its high-quality construction and striking design, which has earned it several international architectural awards.
Leiria Shopping
Built to meet the most demanding environmental quality, safety and comfort criteria
Opened in 2010, Leiria Shopping brought to the district capital a wide variety of highly reputed national and international brands and several local shops, operating together in a modern facility, built in compliance with the most demanding construction and architectural standards.
South
Algarve Shopping
Open-air design inspired by the architecture of the region
With a strong commercial, recreational and cultural component, combined with unique architecture based on the region’s characteristics, Algarve Shopping is an important center for the dynamization of the Albufeira region, one the of the most important tourist and commercial areas in the Algarve.
Aqua Portimão
Largest shopping center in the western Algarve
Designed by Sua Kay Architects, the development stands out for its modern architecture, high-quality construction and the diversity of its range of stores, which combine local businesses and big international chains, some of which made their debut in the Algarve when the shopping center opened.
Brazil
Passeio das Águas Shopping
The largest shopping mall and leisure center in the state of Goiás
Built at the intersection of Goiânia’s two largest streets, Avenida Goiás and Avenida Perimetral Norte, the Passeio das Águas Shopping has become an important center of commerce and services for the city. As well as being the largest shopping mall in the state of Góias, it is also the largest in the Central-Western region of Brazil, with over 78,000 m² GLA and over 180,000 m² of total built area, including 5,000 parking spaces.
Shopping Bosque Grão Pará
Belém’s first sustainable shopping center
Offering a modern architectural design focusing on green areas and in harmony with local culture, the Bosque Grão-Pará Shopping Center gives the city of Belém a dash of modernity, sophistication and innovation. In addition to its extensive commercial range, the shopping mall excels with its spacious and comfortable food court with over 30 restaurants and an excellent view of the Environmental Park.
Shopping Iguatemi Fortaleza
The biggest shopping and leisure destination in Fortaleza
Engexpor took charge of project management for the sixth phase of expansion at Iguatemi Fortaleza Shopping, which comprised 200 stores on two new floors and 2,600 new parking spaces. Designed by the La Guarda Low architecture studio, the project won the 2015 Abrasce award in the Expansion/Renovation category. It brought to life a concept that creates circular movement and affords a coexistence court with the largest wooden covering in the country, with architectural beauty that enchants its visitors.
Jardim Pamplona Shopping
Sustainable living in one of São Paulo’s prime locations
A project designed by Fabio Aurichio, Managing Partner of the L35 ACIA Arquitetura international group, the Jardim Pamplona Shopping Mall was planned and executed as a sustainable project, with efficient management and economic use of natural resources from the works phase. This building, with polymer concrete ventilated façade, is considered the most effective way to ensure insulation.
Shopping Metrópole
Revitalisation keeps the current mall that for 40 years is part of the experience of São Paulo
Restoration, convenience, comfort and connection with the city. They are the main vectors that underlie the renovation of Shopping Metrópole, the most traditional of São Bernardo do Campo and one of the main ones of Greater São Paulo, with a total of 45 thousand square meters. In this intervention, which covers the façade and interior spaces, Sonae Sierra Brasil once again entrusted Engexpor with project and construction management.
Shopping Metrô Tatuapé
Renovation modernizes facilities and shopping center image
Located in the heart of the upscale neighborhood of Tatuapé, Shopping Metrô Tatuapé is one of the largest shopping, leisure, and entertainment centers in São Paulo, with a total of approximately 300 stores that annually attract more than 29 million visitors.
Franca Shoppinga
Renovation and extension improve offer and increase popularity
A pioneering, benchmark shopping venue in the São Paulo State interior, the Franca Shopping centre is being renovated, expanded and modernised to offer additional shopping and leisure facilities to its more than 400,000 monthly visitors.
Bossa Nova Mall
New concept prioritises convenience and quality
Engexpor was responsible for managing the Retailers Committee in order to coordinate the installation of 47 shops and restaurants at the new Bossa Nova Mall, a modern, prestigious shopping centre in Rio de Janeiro.
Shopping Butantã
Restyling increases comfort and attractiveness
Engexpor was responsible for managing project and renovation works at Shopping Butantã, the first shopping centre owned by the Carrefour Group, named after the neighbourhood on which it is located, in west São Paulo. Modernisation works were carried for the main purpose of increasing comfort and attractiveness to visitors.
Shopping Praça Nova Araçatuba
New shopping centre stands out for its eco-friendly solutions
Built in compliance with high quality standards and based on modern, efficient, eco-friendly solutions, Shopping Praça Nova provided the city of Araçatuba with an innovative shopping venue that transformed local commerce in the city and the entire region.
Uberlândia Shopping
Innovative, sustainable landmark in the Minas Gerais region
Located in Minas Gerais, in the region known as the “Mining Triangle”, Uberlândia Shopping is named after the city where it stands. The opening of this sophisticated, unique shopping centre represented an important milestone for the region, by offering new shopping, cultural and leisure experiences.
