architecture in brazil (161 articles)
mf+arquitetos slots 'casa das pedras' into the mountainous terrain of minas gerais, brazil
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wooden screens provide shade and privacy while also creating an evocative and transparent design.
wooden screens provide shade and privacy while also creating an evocative and transparent design.
mf+arquitetos' wooden screens + garden walls establish harmony in collector's residence
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wooden screens allow light to travel throughout and create intricate geometric patterns across the interior surfaces.
wooden screens allow light to travel throughout and create intricate geometric patterns across the interior surfaces.
sporadically scattered objects adorn form bureau's fine arts high school in sao paulo
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the space resembles a giant playground with abstract objects scattered around sporadically, where each object hides a certain function behind its simple form.
the space resembles a giant playground with abstract objects scattered around sporadically, where each object hides a certain function behind its simple form.
amata + triptyque plan timber building in são paulo that absorbs carbon dioxide
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each 1m³ of reforested wood has absorbed one metric ton of atmospheric carbon dioxide from the environment.
each 1m³ of reforested wood has absorbed one metric ton of atmospheric carbon dioxide from the environment.
kengo kuma-designed culture center in são paulo is japan house's first outpost
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oriented towards the passing street, a welcoming façade made from cypress trees greets visitors and provides access to a secluded courtyard.
oriented towards the passing street, a welcoming façade made from cypress trees greets visitors and provides access to a secluded courtyard.
SUBdV's factory and office annex in são paulo combines tropical + digital aesthetics
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the design combines high-tech architectural strategies with local low-tech construction to create a ‘tropicalized’ digital aesthetic.
the design combines high-tech architectural strategies with local low-tech construction to create a ‘tropicalized’ digital aesthetic.
perkins + will builds a tropical house around a tree in são paulo
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the home's expansive living, dining, common areas and kitchen are enveloped by stone walls and are integrated with the surrounding greenery.
the home's expansive living, dining, common areas and kitchen are enveloped by stone walls and are integrated with the surrounding greenery.
jean nouvel plans to populate são paulo's rosewood tower with trees and lush greenery
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once complete, the 100 meter-tall building will contain two restaurants, a bar and caviar lounge, three swimming pools, a spa, and a fitness area.
once complete, the 100 meter-tall building will contain two restaurants, a bar and caviar lounge, three swimming pools, a spa, and a fitness area.
triptyque wraps arapiraca towers in são paulo with portugese azulejos tiles
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the eight randomly distributed blue and white towers are connected by metallic footbridges and form the new residential development in the vila madelena district.
the eight randomly distributed blue and white towers are connected by metallic footbridges and form the new residential development in the vila madelena district.
bloco arquitetos' arresta house in brazil works in accordance to the thermal amplitude
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the inclination of the facade protects the interior from the harsh afternoon sun.
the inclination of the facade protects the interior from the harsh afternoon sun.
1:1 architetura:design places concrete box house on sunny site in brazil
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measuring at only 65 sqm, the volume was born out of the concept of a pool house.
measuring at only 65 sqm, the volume was born out of the concept of a pool house.
1:1 arquitetura:design ventilates brazilian home using perforated folded walls
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cobogó walls create a folded pattern throughout the façades of casa clara, a low-rise private home designed for a young family.
cobogó walls create a folded pattern throughout the façades of casa clara, a low-rise private home designed for a young family.
FGMF arquitetos shields mirante house with vertical louvers and natural vegetation
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overlooking an artificial lake near são paulo, the dwelling is positioned on a sloping plot, flanked by two neighboring buildings.
overlooking an artificial lake near são paulo, the dwelling is positioned on a sloping plot, flanked by two neighboring buildings.
zoom injects fluidity + materiality into apartment in são paulo
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focusing on the idea of continuity, the studio has installed a floor-to-ceiling rebar shelf system that dialogues with the surrounding context.
focusing on the idea of continuity, the studio has installed a floor-to-ceiling rebar shelf system that dialogues with the surrounding context.
rural brazilian house by una arquitetos is a composition of interlocking volumes
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the dwelling has been built in the foothills of the mantiqueira mountain range, and seeks to establish a dialogue with its natural context.
the dwelling has been built in the foothills of the mantiqueira mountain range, and seeks to establish a dialogue with its natural context.
mira arquitetos houses CNM headquarters in a floating volume of glass + steel
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encased in a floating metallic volume, mira arquitetos' design for the CNM HQ is defined by concrete, glass, steel + water.
encased in a floating metallic volume, mira arquitetos' design for the CNM HQ is defined by concrete, glass, steel + water.
rio's refettorio gastromotiva turns waste food into meals for those without homes
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situated on the edge of a small square, adjacent to one of the neighborhood's main thoroughfares, the building has been designed to establish a close relationship with its »
situated on the edge of a small square, adjacent to one of the neighborhood's main thoroughfares, the building has been designed to establish a close relationship with its community.
jacobsen arquitetura clads GAF house in são paulo with alternating timber panels
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the dwelling's living spaces at ground level remain open to a secluded yet spacious garden that captures sunlight throughout the day.
the dwelling's living spaces at ground level remain open to a secluded yet spacious garden that captures sunlight throughout the day.
philippe starck unveils first images of cidade matarazzo's hotel in são paulo
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starck — appointed artistic director of the project — faced the challenge of transcending the standards of luxury and elegance.
starck — appointed artistic director of the project — faced the challenge of transcending the standards of luxury and elegance.
casa MCNY in brazil by mf+arquitetos has retractable floor-to-ceiling shutters
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located in franca, brazil, the property extends in a linear trajectory across the longest edge of the plot, offering continual views of an adjacent garden.
located in franca, brazil, the property extends in a linear trajectory across the longest edge of the plot, offering continual views of an adjacent garden.
arquea arquitetos adds wooden curtain to brazil's building
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cozy and provocative, this small building stands out for its proportionality of form and its architectural simplicity.
cozy and provocative, this small building stands out for its proportionality of form and its architectural simplicity.
aleph zero's white cubic houses in brazil include colorful window frames
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while the fenestration is repeated across each of the three buildings, the colors change, lending each dwelling an individual character.
while the fenestration is repeated across each of the three buildings, the colors change, lending each dwelling an individual character.
metro arquitetos opens casa triângulo, a contemporary art gallery in são paulo
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translucent polycarbonate panels allow natural light to enter during the day, while transmitting the gallery's artificial illumination by night.
translucent polycarbonate panels allow natural light to enter during the day, while transmitting the gallery's artificial illumination by night.
campana brothers clad family home in são paulo with natural palm fibers
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the brazilian design-duo's first residential project features a shaggy façade made of 'piassava' and simultaneously functions as a tropical heat shield.
the brazilian design-duo's first residential project features a shaggy façade made of 'piassava' and simultaneously functions as a tropical heat shield.
studio MK27 fits out luxury three-floor penthouse in são paulo
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as well as an indoor pool, a winter garden and a gym, the spacious library room is wrapped in floor-to-ceiling wooden shelving.
as well as an indoor pool, a winter garden and a gym, the spacious library room is wrapped in floor-to-ceiling wooden shelving.
estudio guto requena adds interactive skin to rio olympics 2016 pavilion
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inside, a gigantic surface of mirrors brings up the question of what it would be like to dance inside of a disco ball.
inside, a gigantic surface of mirrors brings up the question of what it would be like to dance inside of a disco ball.
bloco arquitetos designs clubhouse in volta redonda, rio de janeiro
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despite being situated 15 minutes from the city center, the new 'alphaville residential condominium' is encountered among mountains practically free of building interferences.
despite being situated 15 minutes from the city center, the new 'alphaville residential condominium' is encountered among mountains practically free of building interferences.
8 eye-catching examples of modernist brazilian architecture
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with the rio olympics well underway, we take a look at some of the country's most eye-catching structures.
with the rio olympics well underway, we take a look at some of the country's most eye-catching structures.
