StudioVA Arquitetos, led by principal architect Vinicius Almeida, designed the Ricardo Home apartment in São Paulo, Brazil, in 2024. The project emphasizes urban aesthetics and integrated spaces, blending exposed concrete with wooden and porcelain flooring. Key features include custom carpentry, modular seating, and a distinct kitchen-dining area. The apartment serves as both a personal retreat and a welcoming space for entertaining friends and family.
Itaúna House, renovated by Siqueira+Azul in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, combines an original Oscar Niemeyer house with a modern expansion. Designed in 2017, this project transforms an urban landscape, adding a garden and leisure annex.
The designers integrated three independent constructions, interconnected with pathways, and enhanced façades with large pivoting panels. The leisure annex incorporates natural materials like stone and concrete. An oculus allows viewing the upper courtyard, blending various elements seamlessly.
Brazilian architect Laurent Troost has completed Casa da Sombra, a house with concrete walls designed to filter sunlight in Manaus, Brazil. Created in 2023, the design caters to a resident with photophobia, with gardens integrated into the structure to provide shading.
The “Vista do Paraíso” apartment in Canasvieiras, Florianópolis, Brazil, was renovated by Tulli Studio in 2023. This intimate 62.52m² abode creatively merges its interiors with nature, employing biophilic design elements. With an inviting ambiance, it introduces comfort for guests, perfectly suited for short-term rentals, thanks to modern practicality that includes seamless connections among living spaces.
Nestled in São Bento do Sapucaí, SP, Brazil, the Lagar Oliq Complex, designed by Play Arquitetura, now features a restaurant. Echoing the design language of a trio of structures on-site, the eatery was executed over two years and completed in 2021. The newest structure wraps around the older ones, creating an elaborate assembly described in detail by Play Arquitetura.
Perched in the lively center of São Paulo, Brazil, the Leopoldo House presents a remarkable apartment complex crafted by PSA Arquitetura. Finalized in 2023, this residential wonder seamlessly integrates contemporary design with urban life.
The Two Lost Kids Apartment in Curitiba, Brazil, epitomizes the colorful and creative world of content creators Thalita and Gabriela Zukeram. Designed by Moca Arquitetura in 2023, the space serves as both a functional home and a playful set for the duo’s productions. Featuring vibrant colors, geometric shapes, and modern finishes, the apartment includes iconic design pieces like Togo armchairs and a custom Ello lamp.
Embedded within a lush tropical forest in São Paulo, Brazil, the Toque Toque House by Nitsche Arquitetos blends privacy with nature. Designed in 2022, this summer residence features a laminated timber structure elevated on a concrete basement to navigate the steep slope. The design prioritizes flexibility, offering panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean from the upper elevation among the treetops.