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.
In 2021, Luiz Volpato Arquitetura crafted Casa Bürgel, a house nestled in Curitiba, Brazil. The design maximizes on the steep terrain and nearby forest, creating a balance between scale and natural surroundings. Its elevated, prism-like structure fuses with the landscape, featuring expansive glass surfaces to enhance the connection with nature and provide privacy.
Hause Building in Londrina, Brazil, designed by Bohrer Arquitetos, features flexible spaces and customizable designs, offering private areas between 127 and 139 square metres. With three floor plan options, the project incorporates a variety of finishes to reflect contemporary lifestyles. This integration of design elements aims to harmonize the urban environment with the building’s communal areas, enhancing the overall living experience while maintaining a sophisticated aesthetic.
The Kuya’buka restaurant in Florianópolis, Brazil, designed by 3P Studio, showcases a fusion of lightness and brutality. The restaurant’s design is characterized by striking lines, organic textures, and a connection to nature through large windows. The project also involves DG Arquitetura, ensuring a vibrant exploration of past, present, and future, and creating a unique dining atmosphere.
Nest Apartment by Bohrer Arquitetos combines Scandinavian minimalism with modernist influences in Curitiba, Brazil. Completed in 2024, the 103-square-metre space features a neutral palette, textured materials, and curved furniture.
Zalc Arquitetura redesigned the 240-square-meter Apartment FT in São Paulo, Brazil, in 2020. The renovation prioritized functionality and integration, featuring changes like decorative hydraulic tiles and a green-toned mashrabiya in the entrance hall.
The project focused on social areas, integrating the terrace and living room. Intimate areas saw minimal intervention, preserving children’s suites and transforming others. Exclusive design pieces and strategic color use highlight the aesthetic continuity throughout the space.
ARKITITO Arquitetura has completed Simão Álvares Apartment in São Paulo, Brazil. Designed in 2023, the apartment features uncovered structural elements and an exposed brick wall, complemented by neutral tones and colourful furnishings. The project preserves the original wooden floors while introducing new beige hexagonal and reddish-brown square tiles in wet areas.
In São Paulo, Brazil, Marina Linhares guided the transformation of a penthouse apartment for a passionate collector of Brazilian folk art in 2023. The interior design embraces open, integrated spaces, providing a streamlined and practical lifestyle. With a focus on comfort, Linhares curated furniture that complements the resident’s vast art collection, enhancing the vibrant tapestries, and works by artists like Volpi, Niemeyer, and Véio against neutral, white walls.
The residence offers an unparalleled living experience, embodying Brazil’s dynamic spirit.