ceramic tiles in blue and green hues cover tapered ayuru forest temple in brazil

Atelier Marko Brajovic crafts AYURU utilizing mainly bamboo

The AYURU project, conceived by Atelier Marko Brajovic, embodies the essence of a Forest Temple inspired by the delicate landing of a bird in a new territory. Crafted primarily from bamboo, the structure pays homage to both indigenous heritage and futuristic design principles, seamlessly blending into its natural surroundings.

With dimensions of eight meters in height and sixteen meters in external diameter, the AYURU space offers a versatile area suitable for various events and practices. Additional areas on the East and West sides extend the potential program of uses, accompanied by amenities such as parking spaces, bathrooms, storage, and a support kitchen, accessible via stone paths integrated into the complex’s layout.

The structural system of AYURU draws from ancestral indigenous architecture of Brazil, employing Guadua Angustifolia bamboo for its sixteen pillars, each eleven meters in length, and a dense network of transverse beams. At the heart of the structure lies an iron ring that distributes forces across its radial geometry while allowing for natural light and ventilation.

AYURU Forest Temple boasts a symmetrical layout

The roof of the space is adorned with ceramic tiles glazed in high-temperature ovens, boasting a unique blue-green hue meticulously crafted through extensive testing. Inspired by the ever-changing colors of a bird’s wing, the roof tiles mesmerize with their transformative appearance under different lighting conditions.

Internally, AYURU features a symmetrical layout centered around a core area finished with a soil-cement floor crafted from local clay, complemented by decking areas made from eucalyptus sourced from the Cunha region. Nearly all structural materials used in the project are locally sourced, including bamboo from the Mambucaba region in the bay of Ilha Grande.

Atelier Marko Brajovic‘s AYURU serves as a Forest Temple within Aldeia Rizoma, situated in Paraty, and promotes ecological accommodations, well-being programs, and immersive events in nature.

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project info:

name: AYURU
architect: Atelier Marko Brajovic | @markobrajovic

creative director: arq. Marko Brajovic

operations director: arq. Bruno Bezerra

parametric architecture: arq. Priscila Sati

BIM model architect: arq. Luísa Marinho

collaborating architect: arq. Ana Nascimento

communication: Mana Murphy

bambo engineer: Alejandro S. Cieslik

contractor: Júlio Cesar da Silva

consultant: EE Escritório de Engenharia Materiais Bambu (Guadua Angustifolia), Pico do Frade Agropecuária LTDA Telha (germânica), Ita Itu Materiais de Construção Deck (Pinus autoclavado), Usina Araucária

photography: Fabio Lumanke – Eduardo Ohara Junior | @ohara

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