Arquitetura brasileira

Project by Studio Roma Arquitetura and Victor Romansini transforms a 1980s residence into a contemporary retreat and earns GBC LIFE for Interiors certification.Text: Hevi Comunicação / Photos: Renato Navarro Project: Victor Romansini e Studio Roma Arquitetura Set amid mature greenery in Holambra, a 2,000-square-metre property has been redesigned for a new chapter in its family’s life. Led by Studio Roma Arquitetura and Victor Romansini, the renovation preserves the architecture and landscape that have defined the house since the 1980s while introducing contemporary solutions for comfort, leisure and environmental autonomy. The brief was to create an unpretentious, welcoming country home designed for entertaining. In th... More

Designed by architect Leonardo Zanatta, the project uses the site’s natural level changes to create a monochromatic structure inspired by Brazilian concrete and neoconcrete art. In Campo Belo, São Paulo, a 380-square-meter experimental pavilion designed by architect Leonardo Zanatta and developed by Nortis Inc uses the site’s natural level changes to create a visually striking project with minimal earthwork. “This gives the ensemble a certain controlled monumentality. It is a building that becomes smaller in relation to the tall residential towers around it, yet asserts a strong visual presence for those passing by the street or moving through the project’s gardens,” says Leonardo. Israel Gollino... More

Early Childhood Education at Colégio Santa Maria operates in buildings constructed in the late 1960s, which were expanded and renovated in the 2000s. The proposal was to develop a retrofit project to modernize and update the spaces in order to meet new technological demands, uses, and pedagogical practices, while ensuring the preservation of architectural features that are part of the school's identity. Projects were carried out for the reception area, administrative sector, cafeteria, experimental kitchen, bathrooms, and library. The work had to be carried out in stages and during the summer and winter vacations so as not to interrupt the use of the spaces. To this end, the choice of processes, materials, and design strategies was f... More

Designed by Fernanda Marques,  Carbono transforms a 480 m² apartment on the eighth floor of a building in São Paulo’s prestigious Ibirapuera neighborhood into a true urban oasis, with sweeping views of the iconic park. The residence was created for a couple with three children seeking the spaciousness and comfort of a house, combined with the practicality of apartment living. Fernando Guerra Right at the entrance, the social area impresses with its sense of openness and lightness—qualities enhanced by a ceiling clad in oak wood. This key architectural feature connects the spaces and sets a warm, sophisticated tone throughout. Uncommon in urban apartments, the wood ceiling acts as a visual thread linking th... More

A solid white form that contrasts with its immediate surroundings. This is the principle behind the design of Casa Bosque, located on a narrow lot within a horizontal condominium of attached houses. This white canvas, being homogeneous, does not evoke the subjective mental image of a house and allows for an open perception of what is seen, offering a complete reading of the volume, without areas of concentration or elements that “pull” the eye. As artist Robert Ryman states, “white is merely a way to expose other elements, allowing other things to become visible.” By choosing this volume, the design begins with a unified concept where the design itself defines the flows and layouts contained within this rigid geometr... More

Located in Park Way, Brasília, the Cambraia Social Space is situated on a 20,000m² family property. This pavilion was designed as a multifunctional environment, serving as a gathering point for the family and a space for celebration and socialization, providing moments of leisure and relaxation for residents and their guests. Júlia Tótoli Júlia Tótoli Guided by the placement of the existing house and the pool to be renovated, the pavilion's positioning aimed to enhance the relationship with nature and the pre-existing architecture, ensuring the best flow for residents and visitors, and adapting to the natural characteristics of the land. Júlia Tótoli Júlia T&oac... More

With Brazilian roots but Italian wisdom, Saborella has been a reference since 1995 in the capital, serving high-quality artisanal ice creams. In 2014, the company approached the office to design its second store, now within a major shopping center in Brasília. Haruo Mikami Haruo Mikami Haruo Mikami The project was initially inspired by the model of European street cafes, which line the streets, providing contemplation of daily life while enjoying a cup of coffee. Thus, Saborella Café adopts this premise through a linear layout along the shopping square. Haruo Mikami Haruo Mikami The design seeks an elegant and timeless line, standing out for its narrow and functional structure, composed of two rows o... More

We were contacted to design a device capable of fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and housing an integrated innovation center within the in a municipal park, in the city of Salvador, Bahia. The project arises from the re-signification of 16 40-foot High Cube containers used to form the new, unique, and vibrant piece for the entrepreneurial community of the city of Salvador, as well as to be a hub for new entrepreneurs. Diego Viana Based on the analysis of the terrain, solar orientation, existing circulation routes in the park, predominant ventilation, and shading of the trees, the location of the container blocks was developed, and their volumetric arrangement should invite users to enter and use the space. Starting from the b... More

The natural slope of an elongated plot serves as the starting point for the Casa dos Ipês, a project developed by Matheus Farah and Manoel Maia Arquitetura for a second residence in Porto Feliz, in São Paulo's countryside. The core concept was to prioritize rest, leisure, and the contemplation of the vast natural landscape at the back of the lot, creating a welcoming space for family and friends. Matheus Farah e Manoel Maia Arquitetura Matheus Farah e Manoel Maia Arquitetura Matheus Farah e Manoel Maia Arquitetura Laid out in a linear manner, the residence is organized into two overlapping volumes. The lower volume houses a basement gym on the left side and the ground floor spaces. Between two parallel walls mad... More

The Morro Vermelho Building (MV) is the new address of Rodrigo Biavati Arquitetos Associados and Esquadra Arquitetos, who together conceived a collaborative environment in a partnership that began in 2017 and where they currently share space and daily experiences. The office is located on the 12th floor of MV, covering 128m², and its design premise is to enhance the iconic features of this building, such as the modular character, exposed structure, natural lighting, and ventilation. Joana França Joana França Joana França The layout of workspaces and meeting rooms was guided by the structural modulation proposed by Lelé, with 1.10-meter spacings. This modulation extended to layout solutions, f... More

2-storey apartment (Duplex) totaling 160.0m² located close to the Ipiranga Museum, area - SP.The building, made up of 2 relatively low towers (9 floors), one of which is set back from the street (in which our apartment is located), brought a pleasant and less metropolitan atmosphere as it is located on a relatively low floor and has this “breathing” ” visual and sound with the distance from the street. Guilherme Pucci Guilherme Pucci Guilherme Pucci Guilherme Pucci Guilherme Pucci This immediately directed us to make the most of this feature and create an apartment where residents could have an inviting outdoor area with its beautiful view and tranquility on its second floor (characteristics... More

The project for the Brooklin apartment (São Paulo – Brazil) was created for a young couple with 2 small children who wanted a new home where they could raise their children and receive friends and family in a cozy, comfortable and at the same time sophisticated and modern.The residents' ties to several cities in Brazil meant that the project, in a certain way, paid homage to Brazil. Guilherme Pucci Guilherme Pucci Guilherme Pucci Guilherme Pucci Guilherme Pucci Materials:Thinking about this style, the materials in the common areas were predominantly cement and concrete, so present in Brazilian architecture (sometimes in the cement floor of the entire common area of the apartment, sometimes in the expos... More

The 140.0m² apartment is located in one of the most famous neighborhoods in São Paulo, the building is in the Perdizes neighborhood. Located on the first floor of the building, from the window of the living room and bedrooms, you can experience everyday life and street activity. Guilherme Pucci Guilherme Pucci Guilherme Pucci Guilherme Pucci Guilherme Pucci With the desire to make the apartment more spacious, airy, bright and especially to adapting to the Family's great pleasure in cooking and receiving Family and Friends with more comfort, the Kitchen becoming the protagonist of the apartment was the main focus of the project since its beginning. Guilherme Pucci Guilherme Pucci Guilherme P... More