In 2011, Natura, a Brazilian multinational company of cosmetics and beauty products, promoted an architectural competition on invitation to its new administrative headquarters in São Paulo. The project chosen among nine participating teams is located on the borders of Via Anhanguera, one kilometer from Marginal Tietê.
Project name
NASP - Natura Headquarters São Paulo
Architecture firm
Dal Pian Arquitetos
Location
São Paulo, Brazil
Photography
Nelson Kon, Pedro Mascaro
Principal architect
Lilian Dal Pian, Renato Dal Pian
Design team
Carolina Freire (coordinator); Amanda Higuti, Bruno Pimenta, Carolina Fukumoto, Carolina Tobias, Cristina Sin, Cristiane Sbruzzi, Filomena Piscoletta, Giovana Giosa, Júlio Costa, Lídia Martello, Luís Taboada, Marina Risse, Natalie Tchilian, Paola Meneghetti, Paulo Noguer, Ricardo Rossin, Sabrina Aron and Yuri Chamon
Collaborators
Acoustics: Harmonia Acústica. Cenotechnics: Cineplast. Frames consultancy: Crescêncio Consultoria. Building Automation: Jugend Controle Predial. Accessibility: Pimenta Associados. Waterproofing: Proasp Assessoria e Projetos. Earthworks and Drainage: Fat’s Engenharia. Helipad: Sigger. LEED Certification: CTE Engenharia e Planejamento. Legal Consultancy: H2, Tekton, IGP, Negrisolo&Negrisolo. Project Management: ARC Controle de Investimentos
Landscape
Sérgio Santana Paisagismo
Structural engineer
Modus Engenharia
Environmental & MEP
Chapman-BDSP
Lighting
Franco Associados
Typology
Commercial › Office Building
Developed by architects André Almagro and Gabriele Farias, from Alfa 2 Arquitetura, OLX’s new headquarters arrives in the financial and cultural heart of São Paulo with the aim of promoting greater connection and quality of life for the employees. The hybrid concept adopted by the company directly influenced the design decisions and the layout func...
Architecture firm
Alfa 2 Arquitetura
Location
Avenida Paulista, 1100, São Paulo, Brazil
Photography
Nathalie Artaxo
Principal architect
Gabriele Farias, André Almagro
Design team
Marcos Fornaciari, Daynna Palmeira
Interior design
Alfa 2 Arquitetura
Landscape
Alfa 2 Arquitetura
Civil engineer
Out Engenharia
Environmental & MEP
Out Engenharia
Lighting
Alfa 2 Arquitetura
Construction
Out Engenharia
Tools used
SketchUp, Revit, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign
Material
Acoustic ceiling baffles, acoustic wall panels; textiles; cement floors
Typology
Commercial › Office
Newly arrived in São Paulo with their two children, Juliana and Gabriel desired to renovate their new apartment.
Project name
Gabriel and Juliana's Apartment
Architecture firm
Goiva Arquitetura
Location
Jardins, São Paulo, Brazil
Design team
Karen Evangelisti and Marcos Mendes, former partners at Iná Arquitetura. Karen and Marcos are currently partners at Goiva Arquitetura.
Environmental & MEP engineering
Typology
Residential › Apartment
In Hindu tradition, Maya is the goddess of illusion. Based on this concept, Mareines Arquitetura developed Grass Farm, a project that integrates into the landscape in a chameleon-like way, generating different perspectives depending on the point of observation.
Architecture firm
Mareines Arquitetura
Location
São Paulo, Brazil
Principal architect
Ivo Mareines, Matthieu Van Beneden
Visualization
Mareines Arquitetura
Typology
Residential › House
The project for Casa D31 located on the beach of Riviera de São Lourenço, São Paulo coast, was designed to receive a young couple with two children, who were looking for a beach house to house and receive family and friends on the weekend, enjoying moments of leisure and rest and that, at the same time, could connect with the elements of the native...
Architecture firm
Raiz Arquitetura
Location
Riviera de São Lourenço, São Paulo, Brazil
Photography
Leonardo Giantomasi
Principal architect
Elias Souza, Alexandre Ferraz
Design team
Team: Leila Lemos / Sabrina Borotto / Guilherme Alonso Souza / Alexandre Nascimento • Interns: Laura Aguiar, Livia Guazzelli, Nabila Sukrieh e Tatiana Ordine
Site area
Land area: 533.08 m²
Structural engineer
Osny Machado de Lima Junior
Landscape
Semente Nativa (Mauricio Nunes Veiga)
Construction
Raiz Arquitetura
Material
Concrete, Wood, Glass, Stone
Typology
Residential › House
Located in the city of Nova Granada, in the countryside of São Paulo, the Casa Granada project stands out for the fusion between the construction solutions of the architecture office Estúdio HAA! and the specificities and demands of the clients.
Project name
Casa Granada
Architecture firm
Estúdio HAA!
Location
Nova Granada, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Photography
Evandro Oliveira
Principal architect
Homã Alvico
Collaborators
Marcela Céspedes, Luiza Andrade, Felipe Zevoli
Construction
Felipe Zevoli
Typology
Residential › House
The project, signed by Cité Arquitetura, provides a cozy and intimate space in perfect harmony with the surrounding landscape. About an hour from São Paulo, Japan House (Casa Japão) is a refuge for creating and reliving memories. Located in a gated community with large expanses of preserved forest, the project, developed by Cité Arquitetura, was de...
Project name
Japan House (Casa Japão)
Architecture firm
Cité Arquitetura
Location
São Paulo, Brasil
Principal architect
Celso Rayol, Fernando Costa
Design team
Mateus Fragoso, Mateus Keiper, Eduarda Volschan, Pedro Brito, Daniel Nardelli, Luiza Loureiro, Júlia de Queiroz.
Collaborators
Project coordinators: Daniel Osório, Lúcia Andrezo, Thiago Godoy, André Caterina, Vanessa Moreira.
Structural engineer
Ávilla Engenharia
Environmental & MEP
Mechanical and building installations: Rich Engenharia; Swimming pool: Rich Engenharia
Landscape
Salvetti Paisagismo
Construction
Machado Freire
Material
Soal Esquadrias, Parquet SP, Portobello, Docol, Imóbilies Madeiras
Typology
Residential › House
Located in the Ipiranga neighborhood, São Paulo, this 190m² apartment was developed by interior designer, Marcela Rocca, for a mother with two children. Already familiar with the work of the professional who had prepared a quote years before, she had no doubts about hiring her for the new property.
Project name
Apartament Ipiranga
Architecture firm
Marcela Rocca Arquitetura & Interiores
Location
São Paulo, Brazil
Photography
Photographer Emerson Rodrigues
Principal architect
Marcela Rocca
Design team
Marcela Rocca
Collaborators
Marcela Rocca
Interior design
Marcela Rocca
Environmental & MEP engineering
Supervision
Marcela Rocca
Typology
Residential › Apartment