Rio de janeiro

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

In 2014–2015, Svetozar Andreev’s architectural studio (Hotei-Russia) developed the design for THE COMPLETE Wellness Spa Hotel, a major spa resort in Maricá — a new, rapidly growing attraction point in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Сopyright © 2014-2026 Svetozar Andreev The complex was conceived as a modern resort that seamlessly blends contemporary wellness architecture with elegant tropical modernism, a high level of comfort, and a careful attitude toward historical heritage. The resort is situated on a 30,000 m² site directly on the prime Atlantic oceanfront. Its key advantage is a private sandy beach and direct access to the sea. Сopyright © 2014-2026 Svetozar Andreev The complex includes:... More

At Samambaia Pavilion, the architectural layers create unique sensations. The raw concrete on the lower level evokes solidity and shadows, while the intermediate floor integrates void and vegetation, connecting to the outside. At the top, the white steel and the sky brings light and contrast. Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption More

In Estaleiro House, the simplicity reveals the essence of a refuge. In this place, the important thing is to feel the breezes, the connection between the grass and the forest and the contact with the soil. Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption More

The building is located in the Gamboa neighborhood, in the Port Zone of Rio de Janeiro, in an area preserved by the Rio Heritage Institute. The project proposes the restoration of the original external facades, maintaining their historical relevance. Felco With the interior demolition almost complete, the occupation remains mixed-use – commercial establishment on the ground floor and residences on the upper floor – and both benefit from the high ceilings through the mezzanines.  The Asfalto gallery opens the ground floor of the Gamboa building. The works of art are displayed in two main rooms, connected by an arched portico, original to the building, now peeling and with its solid bricks exposed, also revealing the p... More

Cité Arquitetura's project favors family life, with details that enhance comfort in every room. Rio de Janeiro, 2024 – Designed for a couple and two children, the 67m² Brisa Residence, signed by Cité Arquitetura and located in Osasco, in Greater São Paulo, has as its premise the integration of spaces, emphasizing conviviality, the entry of natural light and ventilation and the needs of everyday life.  Leila Viegas Leila Viegas The use of sober, light materials and a well-defined palette of tones create an air of calm and lightness throughout the apartment, maintaining cohesion between the rooms and increasing the feeling of spaciousness.     Leila Viegas Leila Viegas In th... More

 Located on the corners of Igarapava and Sambaíba streets, in the lower part of Alto Leblon, in the city of Rio de Janeiro, the Igara Building has an architectural design by Citée Arquitetura, by partners Fernando Costa and Celso Rayol, landscaping by Embyá and Interiores of Manga Rosa Arquitetura. Dani Leite Dani Leite André Nazareth Igara is inspired by the names of the streets that surround it, consolidating a direct relationship with the vocation of the place. The conception of the project used the etymology of the word 'Igarapava', a term of Tupi origin that means 'Canoe Port', and the meaning of 'Sambaíba', the name given to a sarmentous shrub native to the Brazilian cerrado. Cit... More

Ícono Parque, a residential complex located in the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro, with architecture by Cité Arquitetura + Pontual Arquitetura for SIG Engenharia and the Opportunity group, is a mixed-use project that uses the concept of active facade, making its implementation a major activation of the block in which it is located, adding commerce and life to the Flamengo neighborhood.  Pedro Vannucchi Pedro Vannucchi Pedro Vannucchi Walking in the area where it is located is a daily occurrence due to the great diversity of services and stores. Therefore, the project sought to encourage this habit and, even more, to stimulate urban life in the streets surrounding the building. The implementation of the... More

Within the project’s lot lays an original Oscar Niemeyer house, it is compact given the metropolitan location. Through the acquisition of the next-door property, the resulting intervention and expansion allowed the transformation of the urban landscape, which welcomed to its surroundings a garden marked by vertical and horizontal delineations. A new leisure annex was constructed over an expressive plane which extends, as if hovering, between pool and garden. Ruy Teixeira Developed as three independent constructions, the project is fully interconnected by pathways structured as passages, walkways, and stairs, providing complete integration. The interior architectural features were adapted, giving way to a new form of appropriatio... More

The spaces we created were designed for leisure and moments of rest. Unveiling the landscape toward the Atlantic Ocean, with a panoramic view of the Cagarras Islands archipelago, the location determined the concept of the project. MCA Estudio We sought to enhance the openings to the outside, the orientation towards the widest view and the extension of beach elements. The general use of compositions made by natural and organic materials aimed to inspire a welcoming environment. MCA Estudio The strong presence of natural Freijó wood, alongside the sandy texture of travertine marble, aide in drawing up the construction and strengthening the design of the ensemble, marked by horizontal and vertical planes. These components w... More

The pre-existing building had numerous interventions to accommodate a service station of the traffic department from Rio de Janeiro. In order to recover the traces of its original form, the internal partitions that constituted small rooms, the lining that was covering the roof design and the existing bricks were demolished.With a clear floor plan, we designed new structures for the bar, kitchen, bathrooms, staff area and warehouse. All the interventions were thought based from the collection of works by the artist (and one of the partners) Jonas Aisengart, which are very colorful. We adopt a gallery-neutral architecture to highlight his art - paintings and sculptures - and the other items that make up the space - cages, lamps, plants and di... More

The duo’s ambient in CASACOR Rio de Janeiro is an urban refuge oriented to the exuberant nature in the local   The duo BC Architects signs the UNLIMITED Urban Refuge in CASACOR Rio de Janeiro, which, this year, brings the ‘Live House’ thematic, and happens from September 18 to November 4, in the Monteira Aranha Group Property, in the Gloria neighborhood. Projected by Bruno Carvalho and Camila Avelar, thinking minds behind the office success, the space prioritizes the internal and external integration, and values the use of natural materials. Interconnected, the construction of the house of 201m², facilitates the circulation between spaces and do not create a barrier among rooms. The UNLIMITED pool, with four m... More

Located in one of the main streets of Leblon, this project is characterized by a color palette applied in different textures, bringing together a light and cozy atmosphere to the corporate building. The floor in slate tiles was applied on the ground floor, while on the other storeys the same slate appears in regular tiles, in the working rooms, hallways and services.The irregular slate flooring appears again on the rooftop, which holds a solarium with a panoramic view on the city. Inside the building a little shaft brings illumination to the hallways and the offices, besides allowing cross ventilation and creates an enclosed garden on the ground floor. Its facade, strong and simple stands out from the neighbors without being overwhelmi... More

Author of the project: architect Fabiano Ravaglia, ahead of FPR Studio.Property type: new apartment, recently built by the building developer.Location: Icaraí, Niterói, RJ.It is a complete project, including renovation and decoration, where all rooms were renovated.Total project timeframe: two months for the project and six months for construction on-site.Apartment’s total area: 95m².What were the main changes (during the construction process and on the structure) needed to make the construction feasible: the client bought the apartment with an alternative floor plan including an option to open one of the bedrooms to the living area, which was done previously.Profile of the resident: young lawyer around 30 years old, single with no children... More