This summer house is an interesting laboratory for ecological practices in architecture, engineering and landscaping. The idea behind this house is to bring adventure to family life, allowing great contact with nature, especially for children.
Project name
Guapuruvus House
Architecture firm
Cornetta Arquitetura
Location
São Roque, São Paulo, Brazil
Principal architect
Pedro Cornetta
Design team
Cornetta Arquitetura
Collaborators
Renan Antiqueira, Luigi Borges Campos
Interior design
Cornetta Arquitetura
Civil engineer
Pedro Neto de Queiroz Lima
Structural engineer
Redwood
Environmental & MEP
Latar Engenharia
Lighting
Cornetta Arquitetura
Supervision
Pedro Cornetta
Visualization
Cornetta Arquitetura
Construction
Pedro Neto de Queiroz Lima
Material
Glulam (glue laminated timber), NLT (nailed laminated timber), steel structure, light steel framing (walls), concrete, masonry
Typology
Residential Architecture › Single Family House
In the vision of architects Ivo Mareines and Matthieu Van Beneden, partners at Mareines Arquitetura, having creative freedom in developing the Arpoador Triplex project in Rio de Janeiro was essential to achieving an organic and natural aesthetic.
Project name
Arpoador Triplex
Architecture firm
Mareines Arquitetura
Location
Arpoador, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Photography
André Rodrigues
Principal architect
Ivo Mareines, Matthieu Van Beneden
Environmental & MEP engineering
Typology
Residential › Apartment
The proposal of the brazilian office Biselli Katchborian for the new administrative headquarters of the the Government of the State of São Paulo, which was recognised as “Honorable Mention” in the public competition for the project, aims to establish the area as a new centrality by understanding the city's transformation processes.
Project name
Administrative HQ for the Government of the São Paulo State
Architecture firm
Biselli Katchborian
Location
São Paulo, Brazil
Principal architect
Mario Biselli, Artur Katchborian
Visualization
Biselli Katchborian
In the south of Bahia, Brazil, Casa Bahia blends the contemporary vision of Daniel Fromer and Marina Linhares with the landscaping by Rodrigo Oliveira. Discover how design and tropical nature merge on the Costa do Descobrimento.
Architecture firm
Daniel Fromer
Location
Trancoso, Bahia, Brazil
Principal architect
Daniel Fromer
Interior design
Marina Linhares
Landscape
Rodrigo Oliveira
Typology
Residential › House
Located in a quiet cul-de-sac in Vila Madalena, a São Paulo neighborhood known for its artistic and welcoming spirit, Refúgios Urbanos' new headquarters promises to reflect the company's purpose: to be a true refuge from the fast pace of São Paulo.
Project name
New headquarters of Refúgios Urbanos
Architecture firm
Almiro Dias Arquitetos
Location
Vila Madalena, São Paulo, Brazil
Photography
Marcello Orsi
Built area
200 m² inside + 286 m² outside
Interior design
Tatiane Waileman Arquitetura
Typology
Commercial › Office
Museum expands its exhibition capacity by 66% and introduces innovative architectural solutions, maintaining a respectful dialogue with Lina Bo Bardi's iconic building.
Project name
The Pietro Maria Bardi
Architecture firm
METRO Arquitetos
Location
Masp, São Paulo, Brazil
Photography
Leonardo Finotti
Principal architect
Martin Corullon, Gustavo Cedroni
Collaborators
Renata Mori, Rafael Souza, Matheus Soares Alves, Fernando Comparini, Eduardo Toscano, Andréa Lakatos, Paula dal Maso, Rebeca Guglielmo, Amanda Amicis, Fabiane Sakai, Stella Bloise, Breno Felisbino
Structural engineer
Cia de Projetos - Heloísa Maringoni
Environmental & MEP
Harmonia Acústica e MHA
Lighting
Fernanda Carvalho e PAula Carnelós
Supervision
Tallento Engenharia
Construction
Racional Engenharia
Client
MASP Museu de Arte de São Paulo
Typology
Cultural Architecture › Museum
Developed by Patrícia Martinez Arquitetura, an architecture office based in São Paulo, Brazil, the LWF residence reflects the elegant signature from the architecture to the details of the interior design.
Architecture firm
Patricia Martinez Arquitetura
Location
São Pedro Beach, Iporanga Condominium, São Paulo's North Coast, Brazil
Principal architect
Patrícia Martinez
Collaborators
Wood: Neobambu Lunawood. Precast slabs: Stone. Flooring: Portobello. Cabinets and kitchen: Ornare. Kitchen and gourmet countertops: Dekton. Bathroom countertops: Aglostone White. Crockery and metals: Deca. Suppliers: 55 Design, A. Porta, Alessandra Delgado, Artrend, Bed&Design, Boobam, Botteh, Breton, Carbono Design, Carlos Motta, Casa Ática, CasaPronta, Clami, Codex, Colormix, Cris Bertolucci, dpot, Estar Móveis, Estudio Bola, Estudio Orth, Fernando Jaeger, Flavia Del Pra, Futon Company, Grarimpo, Hábito, Hio, Jabuti Atelier, JRJ, Lumini, Mezas, Oslo, Patio Brasil, Phenicia Concept, Quaker Decor, Reka, Srta. Galante, Stra Galante, Tidelli, Tora Brasil, Uniflex, Wentz, Woodskull
Structural engineer
ITA Engenharia em Madeira
Typology
Residential › House
Natan Hostins Design designed the renovation of this apartment, located in the city of Gaspar, state of Santa Catarina – Brazil, for a young couple – she is a stylist and he is a lawyer. Focusing on the specific needs of the clients, the project adapted the original plan, transforming each room into a unique expression of comfort and style.
Project name
Apartment NB
Architecture firm
Natan Hostins Design
Location
City Gaspar, State of Santa Catarina, Brazil
Principal architect
Natan Hostins
Design team
Natan Hostins, Eloisa Ender, Giovana de Paula
Collaborators
Natan Hostins, Eloisa Ender, Giovana de Paula
Interior design
Natan Hostins
Environmental & MEP engineering
Ative Engenharia e Construções
Civil engineer
Cristiano Sagaz
Structural engineer
Cristiano Sagaz
Material
Panels in MDF Nogueira Florida (Duratex), Taj Mahal Quartzite, Verde Guatemala Marble, Branco Paraná Quartzite, Reflecta Bronze Glass, Golden Metals
Construction
DS Construtora
Supervision
Natan Hostins
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, V-ray
Typology
Residential › Apartment
