Strategic
real estate
development
in Florida

+ 0 %

2015–2025

U.S. home prices nearly doubled over the last decade (S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National).

+ 0 %

2020-2024

Over these four years, Florida led U.S. population growth (U.S. Census).

US$ 0 T

Florida GDP

The 4th-largest state economy in the U.S., a scale that supports liquidity and investment (BEA, 2024).

Who
we are

MakeSpace

We create real estate opportunities in the United States

Sound fundamentals

We select location, product type, and price band based on real demand and context: decisions driven by data and experience, not trends.

Strategy and execution

From feasibility study to go-to-market, we combine design, operations, finance, and communications to accelerate absorption and build long-term value.

Market

Advantages

Transforming Orlando’s skyline
DEVELOPMENTS

Projects

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“3-Acre Project”

High end for those seeking luxury conveniences in a premium area of the city.

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Harbor Island Beach Club

Exclusive boutique resort in Melbourne Beach. Beach-to-river concept combining luxury residences, a private marina, and direct Atlantic access.

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Storey Drive

A rare urban resort on International Drive, Orlando. Large residential portfolio operating at the global epicenter of tourism and business.

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The Hub at Westside

Smart townhome community in Kissimmee that combines residential living, co-working, and native home automation for a new generation of professionals and investors.

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Exchange Business Center

Flexible corporate and commercial hubs in high-growth zones. Institutional-grade infrastructure planned to support and integrate surrounding residential communities.

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Lucaya Village

Mediterranean-style resort in Kissimmee featuring townhomes for short-term rentals. Full on-site infrastructure and a premium location just minutes from Walt Disney World.

People
Leadership

MakeSpace is led by executives with broad, proven experience in the Florida real estate market and direct involvement in project origination, structuring, and go-to-market execution.

Juliana Boselli Neves

Co-founder & Co-CEO • Licensed Real Estate Broker: #BK3252430

Born in Brazil and living in Orlando since 2002, Juliana is Co-Founder and Co-CEO of the Glasstone Group and a licensed real estate broker with a degree in Hospitality Management. With more than 15 years of experience in the Florida real estate market, she has built a strong track record in brokerage, property management and development. She has held leadership roles at the National Association of Realtors and Florida Realtors, served on advisory boards including Cogent Bank, and was honored with the Women Who Mean Business award from the Orlando Business Journal. She currently serves as Chairwoman of the Florida Realtors Global Council. Before focusing on real estate, she spent eight years leading the national expansion of the Earl of Sandwich restaurant brand in the United States, part of the Planet Hollywood group.

Marcelo Teixeira

Co-founder & Co-CEO

Brazilian entrepreneur and Co-CEO of the Glasstone Group, Marcelo has lived in Orlando since 2017 and brings 19 years of business experience across two countries, with an increasing focus on the U.S. real estate market. He holds a degree in Business Administration from UNA and a Business Administration degree with a Real Estate emphasis from Valencia College in Florida. In the U.S., he has worked in short-term rental management and, since 2022, has focused on urban development planning—a field in which the Glasstone Group has been expanding its presence in Orlando. Early in his career he co-founded F.Gênia Comunicação Multimeios, working as an advertising executive specialized in media investment management for brands such as Fiat Automóveis, Oi, Caterpillar, Komatsu and Água de Cheiro.

Peter Siemsen

Capital Partner & Strategic Shareholder

Lawyer and executive with extensive experience in corporate law, governance, and strategic management. Partner at one of the leading Intellectual Property firms in Latin America, with significant involvement in negotiations and the structuring of complex business deals. President of Fluminense Football Club from 2010 to 2016, leading a period of sporting achievements and advancements in professional management and institutional strengthening. Currently also acts as an investor and consultant, supporting projects that require strategic vision, disciplined execution, and a focus on long term sustainable value creation.

Norman Yurek Mc Kelligan Maiz

Capital Partner & Strategic Shareholder

An entrepreneur for 25 years in the technology, telecom, logistics and real estate sectors in Mexico and the U.S., Yurek spent 11 years at Cellstar, then the world’s largest wholesale mobile phone distributor. Combining a background in marketing with corporate finance, he developed expertise in strategic planning, operational turnarounds and startups. He volunteers with youth leadership initiatives including CISV International, Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), EO-GSEA and Students Shark Tank.

Walter Luiz Dalla Bernardina

Capital Partner & Strategic Shareholder

A Brazilian businessman with a well-established background in the private healthcare sector, Walter founded São Bernardo Saúde, an operator that became a regional reference for management, expansion and quality of care, achieving steady growth with a focus on operational efficiency. Over his career he developed expertise in structuring operations and strategic growth, contributing to the strengthening of Brazil’s private healthcare sector. He currently invests in real estate and capital markets with a focus on long-term value creation.

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