Our mission
Our mission is to redefine luxury living by crafting exceptional properties that blend timeless elegance with modern innovation. We are committed to delivering unparalleled quality, bespoke design, and sustainable practices in every project.
Our dedication to excellence ensure that each development offers an exclusive lifestyle experience, characterised by sophisticated aesthetics, meticulous attention to detail, and world-class amenities.
Innovative design that embraces the essence of Madeira. Our exquisite property designs strive to be in harmony with surrounding nature.
Designed with one thing in mind, ultimate relaxation through the clever blend of natural materials, neutral tones and vibrant highlights.
Madeira Island boasts all year round sunshine and breathtaking views which is why we feel outside space is just as important as the inside.
We strive to exceed the expectations of our discerning clients, fostering lasting relationships built on trust, integrity and unparalleled service.
Over 120 years of combined experience
Our 5 Company Directors have over 120 years of combined experience of designing and building beautiful homes. Learn more about them below.
Jamie Austin
LAW DIPLOMA, COLLEGE OF LAW, UK
BA MARKETING, STRATHCLYDE UNIVERSITY, UK
Experienced business start-up specialist with a background in a diverse range of business sectors.
Hands-on business growth professional and consultant to over 140 businesses from over 40 distinct industries.
Seasoned creative designer in areas such as architecture and online brand identity.
Founder of 12 businesses in 9 distinct industries spanning 7 countries.
PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS
- Designer of 11 luxury villas
- 6 luxury home refurbishments
- 7 luxury home builds
- 4 luxury apartment refurbishments
Neville De Souza
MA ARCHITECTURE, CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY, UK
BA (HONS) ARCHITECTURE, CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY, UK
Property professional versed in creating, running, and growing property development and investment companies.
Unique background spanning Architecture, Planning, and Commercial Development including Funding.
Track record in luxury property brands and high quality developments.
PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS
- Developer of over 100 luxury houses and apartments
- Runner up in the UK National Housebuilder Awards 2 years running
- Development Management of schemes of up to 2,000 homes
Antonio Rodrigues
BA (HONS) DEGREE IN ENGINEERING
Former Civil Engineer for over 20 years.
Former Member of the Board of AM Mesquita Civil Engineering.
Former Engineer for one of Madeira's largest construction companies.
Founder of AMR Soluçoes de Engenharia engineering company in 2014.
Co-Founder of Paisagem Cromatica construction company in 2018.
Member of the Order of Engineers in Portugal.
PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS
- Developer of in excess of 15 apartment buildings
- Developer of in excess of 35 homes.
- Provider of significant civil engineering works to City Halls throughout Madeira
Manuel Moreira
Site Technician (CAP IV)
Seasoned construction site manager and construction inspection technician specialising in both private and public works.
Extensive experience in managing private construction projects, particularly luxury villas.
22 years of experience in Madeira and 10 years previous experience as an employee of a construction and public works company on mainland Portugal.
For the past 8 years Moreira has specialised primarily in coordinating construction work, subcontracting, ordering materials, preparing budgets, cost control and quantity surveying.
Luis Rodrigues
Over 20 years of experience in the construction industry with skills ranging from excavation and site planning right through to project management and team management.
15 of the last 20 years spent as the owner and manager of his own construction companies.
Most recently prior to Xylo, Luis was Co-Founder of Paisagem Cromatica construction company tasked with managing a team in excess of 40 construction workers.