Brazil

Selva houses explore the possibility of reconciling everyday urban life with a more immediate experience of nature. Located in Alto de Pinheiros, one of São Paulo’s traditional garden neighborhoods, the project comprises eight detached houses conceived as individual dwellings immersed in a continuous landscape. The architecture is organized around the presence of vegetation, treated not as a backdrop but as an active part of the spatial experience. Developed in collaboration with the landscape designer Caterina Poli, the garden introduces native species around the swimming pool, along the circulation areas, and into the visual field of the interiors, reinforcing the sense of living within a planted environment. Caption... More

Location: Tumbira Region, Amazon Forest - Brazil “How can we conceive an architecture made from the forest, for the forest, that becomes part of the forest?” In response to this central question, we arrived at the concept of the “nest,” evoking protection, hospitality, tranquility, and family, and the concept of the “path,” which explores community, shared experiences, forest trails, and the integration of people with nature. These concepts emerged from an in-depth analysis of the place, its people, nature, and culture, observing the interaction between vegetation and water in the igapós, the reflections on the water, the labyrinthine configuration of the islands, and the nests of yellow-rumped... More

Located in Itacaré, on the southern coast of Bahia, Txai Bungalow occupies an elevated slope facing the sea. From the site, the view opens almost 180 degrees over the ocean, above the existing palm and coconut trees. Isolated in the middle of nature, the house is organized through a direct relationship with the topography, the vegetation, and the climate. Lupércio Fotografia Lupércio Fotografia Lupércio Fotografia Lupércio Fotografia In this place, what matters is shade. The seawater, the coconut trees, and the light filtered through their leaves guided the main design decisions. This idea appears most clearly in the roof of the social space: a glass structure protects the room, while... More

Leonardo Zanatta Signs the Masterplan for the First Brazilian Architecture BiennialBased on the concept of “Invisible Borders”, the architect won a unanimous competition and signs the masterplan for the Pavilhão das Culturas Brasileiras, in Ibirapuera Park From March 25 to April 30, 2026, São Paulo hosts an unprecedented event. The first edition of the Brazilian Architecture Biennial (BAB) will occupy the Pavilhão das Culturas Brasileiras, PACUBRA, a building designed by Oscar Niemeyer in Ibirapuera Park that had remained closed for years and will now be returned to the public. Inspired by international models such as the Venice Biennale, yet dedicated exclusively to Brazilian production, BAB emerges with a... More

The Ascendente House was conceived from a reading of the voids between existing trees, adopting an approach of careful insertion and preservation. Its massing is organized in levels that follow the site, establishing a clear hierarchy between social, private, and service areas, while keeping the house continuously connected to the garden and vegetation.  Luisa Lage The main entry occurs at ground level, where living room and kitchen form a single integrated space. This area works as the core of circulation and daily life, with openings oriented toward the interior of the lot, encouraging filtered views, cross-ventilation, and a direct relationship with the landscape design. Also on this level, two guest suites are accessed from a... More

KUYA’BUKA is a 200m² restaurant project that embraces the diversity of the Cumbuca Restaurant. This project explores the fusion of lightness and brutality, diving into the past to recreate the present and provoke questions about the future. Rafael Ribeiro | 3P Studio Rafael Ribeiro | 3P Studio The restaurant space is conceived in three phases: the beginning represents the duality of materials; the center embodies warmth, where striking lines from floor to ceiling frame the landscape; and, finally, the peak, which offers direct contact with nature through furniture positioned in front of large windows. Rafael Ribeiro | 3P Studio Rafael Ribeiro | 3P Studio In this space, you will find textures, colors, raw ele... More

A generous central courtyard blurs the boundaries between interior and exterior in this building, promoting a fluid transition and reinforcing the connection between the built and natural environments. The intensive landscaping integrated into this space plays a fundamental role in enhancing the environmental quality of the complex, offering areas for rest and social interaction that complement the workspaces and promote well-being. Its operable skylight ensures the usability of the courtyard under various weather conditions. Pedro Mascaro Pedro Mascaro The accessible rooftop slab functions as an elevated plaza. This shared space not only provides moments of contemplation but also strengthens the connection with the urban landsca... More

The project lays on the last plot available directly by the seashore of the Leblon neighborhood. Enclosed on three sides by other buildings, and with strict height limitations to prevent shadows on the beach, it had a spectacular view to be explored. Pedro Mascaro Pedro Mascaro The building connects with the neighbors, from previous decades and from different styles, neither imitating them nor competing with them. Tom’s light and sinuous façade relates to the surroundings at the same time as it presents itself as something new. Pedro Mascaro Pedro Mascaro For a smooth transition from the street to the lobby, Burle Marx’s sidewalk design is extended into the building, honoring the iconic geometric pat... More

Developed for HVM Incorporadora, Maya is an Architectural Manifesto that dares to redefine what it means to live well in the Brazilian Midwest. The project, which aims to dissolve the boundary between luxury and nature, transforms exposed concrete into a living celebration of the power of the Pantanal wetlands. Pedro Mascaro Pedro Mascaro HVM Maya was born from an essential premise: living in a building without renouncing the sensory experience of living in a house integrated with nature. The project is simultaneously a response to the territory and a proposition for a new way of inhabiting. From the beginning, the strategy was clear: to bring the neighbor park into the architecture, dissolving the boundaries between landscape, m... More

Márcia Leal Studio is an interior renovation of a small commercial space in Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil, conceived as a hair studio that prioritizes experience, permanence, and emotional comfort. Designed for a single professional, the project explores how spatial organization and material choices can transform a neutral interior into an environment with strong identity and a welcoming atmosphere. The layout is structured around a large multifunctional central table, which acts as the social and spatial core of the studio. More than a functional element, the table organizes circulation and daily activities, encouraging moments of pause, conversation, and waiting. All other functions — workstations, reception, storage, pantry... More

Luxury Holding, one of the world’s most influential luxury retail groups, selected Perkins&Will São Paulo to design the new headquarters for its Brazilian subsidiary. The project occupies a 350 square meter corporate floor designed to accommodate multiple brands under one roof while supporting different teams and ways of working. From the outset, the brief called for an environment that could represent the group’s global standards without feeling generic, and that could do so with a clear sustainability focus. Fran Parente Rather than creating separate areas for each brand, the architects developed a shared spatial language that allows flexibility and cohesion. The result is an office that feels unified, adaptab... More

Heloísa and Leonardo, with strong family ties in the small town of Calambau (Presidente Bernardes, Minas Gerais, Brazil), wanted to build a house in the rural area of the town. However, they realized that being in the city would be more cozier and more accessible. They spent four years for searching for a residence in the main square, where socializing and accessibility would be easier. As soon as they found a house, they immediately contacted the office.  Evelyn Muller The clients were very hands-on and detail-oriented. From the beginning of the project, we noticed their appreciation for rituals of well-being, warmth, and affection. Therefore, we set out to create a harmonious and serene environment filled with history. ... More

Located in the capital of São Paulo, in the neighborhood Jardim Paulista, Edifício Therezinha was the client 's choice for her new home. Built in the 1970s, featuring modern influences and rationalist touches, the facade design stood out for the abundance of windows, allowing generous sunlight into the apartment. Caption The office's role in helping select the property made a significant difference, as layout studies were conducted during the purchase negotiations, ensuring the client the ability of the project to meet her needs. With an area of 134m2, originally the apartment consisted of two suites, one bedroom, a restroom, a living room with a balcony, and a kitchen integrated with the laundry. Caption The clien... More

Set on a 12.26 x 20.34-meter lot, Casa de Mi begins with the renovation of a 15-year-old residence that had never been habited. The original structure, consisting of three bedrooms, a compact living room, and a linear kitchen, revealed its greatest potential in the generous backyard, which ultimately guided the design process: to create a home centered on family gatherings, the client’s most important wish. Alexandre Jesus Alexandre Jesus Alexandre Jesus The strategy was to preserve the existing structure while making precise interventions, expanding only the essentialspaces for everyday living. The primary suite was enlarged to ensure comfort and privacy, while the rear of the lot was transformed with new additions: a... More