Salvador de Bahia
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Project • By Diego Viana • Art Galleries
Ateliê Ivan Brandão
The choice of clay bricks is a tribute to the rich cultural heritage of the region, connecting the renovated space with the local history and architecture. This choice not only restores the visual identity of the historic center but also provides an environment that inspires creativity and well-being.
Manuel Sá
The duality of the space, serving as both an art studio and a residence, is enriched by the unique atmosphere created by the clay bricks. This integration between art and living is reinforced by the texture and color of the bricks, which become part of the aesthetic and functional expression of the environment, promoting a sensory and visually enriching experience for the users.
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News • News • 25 May 2023
Mixtura completes the uniquely contextual convent of the Franciscan Fraternity of Bethany in Brazil
Designed by Mixtura, a practice of young architects from Italy, the new convent of the Franciscan Fraternity of Bethany is now complete. The 5,300 square meter project includes large spaces for prayer, hospitality, and areas for residents from the surrounding local community of Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, to meet.
Cesare Querci
The design concept comes from an extensive participatory design process between the architects and the community. The resulting complex features primarily low-tech buildings where locally derived wood textures inform the structure and the cladding. The classic typology of the convent, which is oriented around a single closed cloister, is reinterpreted here by multiplying the number of cloisters. In tota... More