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Atelier Colormix / Basiches Arquitetos Associados

Atelier Colormix / Basiches Arquitetos Associados - Exterior Photography, Store, Facade, Table, ChairAtelier Colormix / Basiches Arquitetos Associados - Interior Photography, Store, Facade, Chair, TableAtelier Colormix / Basiches Arquitetos Associados - StoreAtelier Colormix / Basiches Arquitetos Associados - Interior Photography, Store, Facade, Table, ChairAtelier Colormix / Basiches Arquitetos Associados - More Images+ 35

São Paulo, Brazil

Giudice House / ARKITITO Arquitetura

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Alto de Pinheiros, Brazil
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  415
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2022
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Atlas Concorde, Arkos, Cerâmica Portinari, Construtora Domenge, Coral Tintas, +4

Successes and Contradictions in Urban Center Retrofitting: The Case of São Paulo

Considered the fifth most populous city in the world as of 2022, São Paulo is confronted with a multitude of challenges befitting its over 22 million inhabitants. Among the numerous urban issues faced, the depopulation of the city's historic center has been a recurring topic for at least four decades, with governments announcing measures that could potentially reverse the situation. In the meantime, the same center has witnessed a rise in housing occupations in abandoned buildings, highlighting the importance of its redefinition and residential potential.

New York, Milan, and Venice Amongst Participants in C40's Reinventing Cities Competition 2024

“Reinventing Cities,” C40’s renowned global design competition, has just announced its fourth edition. The competition’s main goal is to “transform underutilized sites or buildings into beacons of sustainability and resilience and act as a showcase for future zero-carbon urban developments.” This year, 15 cities have stepped up the challenge, inviting professionals from various disciplines to reimagine underutilized urban sites and design transformations prioritizing sustainability and inclusivity.

With a commitment to zero-carbon, urban resilient projects, Reinventing Cities has engaged over 3,500 businesses worldwide with 40 projects currently under development globally. This year’s competition is characterized by its ambitious environmental and social objectives; with participating cities spanning continents, including Almere, Bilbao, Bologna, Brussels, Glasgow, Milan, New York, Palermo, Renca, Rome, San Antonio, San Francisco, São Paulo, Seattle, and Venice.

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Guarapari Apartment / Arquipélago Arquitetos + Pianca Arquitetura

Guarapari Apartment / Arquipélago Arquitetos + Pianca Arquitetura - Interior Photography, Apartment Interiors, Kitchen, Facade, TableGuarapari Apartment / Arquipélago Arquitetos + Pianca Arquitetura - Interior Photography, Apartment Interiors, Door, Table, ChairGuarapari Apartment / Arquipélago Arquitetos + Pianca Arquitetura - Interior Photography, Apartment InteriorsGuarapari Apartment / Arquipélago Arquitetos + Pianca Arquitetura - Interior Photography, Apartment Interiors, FacadeGuarapari Apartment / Arquipélago Arquitetos + Pianca Arquitetura - More Images+ 20

  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  1345 ft²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2022
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Selvvva

Heritage Apartment / Studio Guilherme Torres

Heritage Apartment / Studio Guilherme Torres - Interior Photography, Apartment Interiors, Beam, Table, ChairHeritage Apartment / Studio Guilherme Torres - Interior Photography, Apartment Interiors, Bedroom, BedHeritage Apartment / Studio Guilherme Torres - Interior Photography, Apartment InteriorsHeritage Apartment / Studio Guilherme Torres - Interior Photography, Apartment Interiors, FacadeHeritage Apartment / Studio Guilherme Torres - More Images+ 23

Bairro Itaim Bibi, Brazil

We Coffee Anália Franco / JPG.ARQ

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São Paulo, Brazil
  • Architects: JPG.ARQ
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  11 ft²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2023

Exploring Versatility: Residential Renovations at Oscar Niemeyer's Copan Building in São Paulo

The landscape of downtown São Paulo would not be the same without the presence of Copan. The building inserts Niemeyer's curves into São Paulo's dense verticality, creating a distinctive rhythm that becomes a landmark for all who encounter it. Besides accommodating around five thousand residents, the building serves various purposes, offering different typologies for its residential programs, varying apartment sizes, and prioritizing diversity among its tenants. Differences also emerge when we examine how each person inhabits a standard floor plan; renovations proposing distinct finishes and new layouts reflect the character of each resident but also showcase the inventiveness of the architects intervening in this classic structure. Thus, we gather here projects realized within this icon to demonstrate how each home is unique, even when created in series.

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Loft (In)Terno / Ticiane Lima Arquitetura & Interiores

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São Paulo, Brazil
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  1582 ft²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2023
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Aldi Flosi, Atelier Bruno de Lazzari, Brasigran, Delta Rio Elevadores, Dpot, +15

Tito 2 Apartment / Pietro Terlizzi Arquitetura

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  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  187
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2022
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Alpha Serralheria, Clami, Eurocuccina , Lumini, Mula Preta, +4

Sorry for the Dust Bookstore / Nitsche Arquitetos

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  • Architects: Nitsche Arquitetos
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  194 ft²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2023
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Vira Iluminação

Subdued Maximalism: Exploring the Works of Studio Guilherme Torres

The unique language employed by each architect serves as the foundation for analyzing their work. Over time, this distinctive style becomes more evident, allowing for the identification of past influences and references. Simultaneously, it showcases a continuous evolution of this language, manifesting as a formal progression that aligns with the contemporary context. The projects by Studio Guilherme Torres serve as exemplary instances of this developmental journey, spanning from its inception to the present day.

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Escritório Faria Lima GK / Felipe SS Rodrigues

Escritório Faria Lima GK / Felipe SS Rodrigues - Exterior Photography, Decoration & Ornament, Facade, CityscapeEscritório Faria Lima GK / Felipe SS Rodrigues - Interior Photography, Decoration & Ornament, Kitchen, Facade, Door, Chair, TableEscritório Faria Lima GK / Felipe SS Rodrigues - Interior Photography, Decoration & Ornament, Garden, Facade, ChairEscritório Faria Lima GK / Felipe SS Rodrigues - Interior Photography, Decoration & Ornament, Facade, Door, Table, ChairEscritório Faria Lima GK / Felipe SS Rodrigues - More Images+ 26

  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  200
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2023

Abboud Apartment / FGMF

Abboud Apartment / FGMF - Interior Photography, Apartment Interiors, Door, Table, LightingAbboud Apartment / FGMF - Interior Photography, Apartment Interiors, Kitchen, Beam, Table, Countertop, ChairAbboud Apartment / FGMF - Interior Photography, Apartment Interiors, Kitchen, Chair, TableAbboud Apartment / FGMF - Interior Photography, Apartment Interiors, Kitchen, Beam, Door, Table, ChairAbboud Apartment / FGMF - More Images+ 13

  • Architects: FGMF
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  175
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2021
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Schneider Electric, Arnaldo Danemberg, Arquivo Contemporâneo, Codex Home, Colormix Revestimentos, +22

Heartman Offices / Pitá Arquitetura

Heartman Offices / Pitá Arquitetura - Interior Photography, Office Buildings, Door, ChairHeartman Offices / Pitá Arquitetura - Interior Photography, Office Buildings, Facade, Beam, Chair, TableHeartman Offices / Pitá Arquitetura - Interior Photography, Office Buildings, BedroomHeartman Offices / Pitá Arquitetura - Interior Photography, Office Buildings, Table, Lighting, ChairHeartman Offices / Pitá Arquitetura - More Images+ 16

Centro Histórico de São Paulo, Brazil
  • Architects: Pitá Arquitetura
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  840
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2023
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Interface, Boobam, Cremme, Deca, Fernando Jaeger, +23

Cravinhos Apartment / Helena Meirelles arquitetura + Rodrigo Quintella Messina

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International Broadcasting Center of Universidade de São Paulo (CDI-USP) / Onze arquitetura

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  • Architects: Onze arquitetura
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  13500
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2015
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Alloy, Deca / Duratex, Eliane, Fermax, Hydro-Alcoa, +9

RR Apartment / Nati Minas & Studio + Flipê Arquitetura

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  • Architects: flipê arquitetura, Nati Minas & Studio
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  2153 ft²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2022
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Sherwin-Williams, ALG Marcenaria, Alamanda, Arte Leitura, Atec, +23