Haruo Mikami

São Geraldo Pavilion / SAINZ arquitetura + Marina Pimentel Paisagismo

March 28, 2021

Architects: SAINZ arquitetura
Landscape Architects: Marina Pimentel Paisagismo
Area: 850 m²
Year: 2019
Manufacturers: GRAPHISOFT, Castellato, Hunter Douglas, São Geraldo, VR - HTC Vive
Professionals: Odisio Engenharia

Construction and Design Trends of 2021: The Recurring, The Popular, The Relevant and The Substantial

February 01, 2021

As we look back at the architecture projects we have published in 2020, as part of our yearly review, we were able to distinguish many recurring elements and solutions in terms of materials, programs, and functions.

Since the architecture industry moves slightly slower than others, we found that many things in the construction and design that have been building up these past years have come out making strong statements this 2020. We believe, therefore, that trends in the architecture world could be defined not only by what has been recurrent and popular but also, what has proven to be relevant and substantial.

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Architecture with Built-in Furniture: 10 Projects with Brick Fixtures

Subscriber Access | December 05, 2020

Many architects work in a variety of areas, designing everything from the layout of a city block to the most minute details of a building. A common trend among these projects is that the furnishings, the very things that make a structure usable and livable, are often afterthoughts for the project's creators and only become important when the structure is already built.

Strategies to Improve Study Spaces at Home

Subscriber Access | September 17, 2020

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In early 2020, along with the implementation of worldwide social isolation measures, we published several articles in order to help our readers increase productivity and comfort in their home offices. After months of continued isolation, surveys show that more than 80% of professionals want to continue working from home even after quarantine ends. In addition, a good number of companies are similarly satisfied with current work practices, showing a high tendency to adopt this practice indefinitely, since the majority of companies observed that remote work was as or more productive than face-to-face work.

However, with respect to children and home studying during the pandemic, the result was not as positive. One of the main reasons for this difference is that it can be difficult to get students to concentrate and motivate themselves for a long time in front of screens. Lack of physical interaction with other children is also a contributing factor. Yet until the global situation improves, it is likely that the return to schools will continue to be postponed. With this situation in mind, we decided to share in this article a series of efficient strategies to transform study spaces at home into better spaces for learning.

Vila Rica House / BLOCO Arquitetos

July 23, 2020

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Architects: BLOCO Arquitetos
Area: 400 m²
Year: 2017
Manufacturers: Cleimar Marcenaria, Marmoraria Alvorada, Talentus Esquadrias

Ricco Burger Restaurant / BLOCO Arquitetos

June 26, 2020

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Architects: BLOCO Arquitetos
Year: 2017

Monochromatic Kitchens: 3 Design Strategies with a Single Color

June 24, 2020

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A monochrome environment is a space in which most architectural elements are of a single color. Although it is common for architects to design black or white monochromatic spaces due to its neutrality, it is possible to use almost any color to design a space, taking advantage of their infinite tones, undertones, and shades.

ED Apartment / Daher Jardim Arquitetura

June 16, 2020

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Architects: Daher Jardim Arquitetura
Area: 968 ft²
Year: 2019
Manufacturers: Deca, Dimaço, Docol, Eliane Revestimentos, Granito, +1Persiflex-1

636 House / CODA arquitetos

April 07, 2020

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Architects: CODA Arquitetura
Area: 348 m²
Year: 2019
Manufacturers: Alumi, Cubo Azulejaria, Degraus e forro de madeira, Monte Pedras, São Geraldo/ Portinari, +1Vallori-1

Grid House / BLOCO Arquitetos

March 22, 2020

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Architects: BLOCO Arquitetos
Area: 400 m²
Year: 2016
Manufacturers: Alemdaluz, Marmoraria Alvorada, artline
Professionals: Vítor Odísio Engenharia

15 Details of Metal Structures and Facades for Residential Projects

Subscriber Access | February 08, 2020

The use of steel in both the past and present is mainly associated with the success of grand industrial and civic structures. But due to the commercialization and standardization of steel profiles, its use in residential projects (thanks to its mechanical properties and fast installation) has resulted in complex and interesting solutions on a domestic scale.

Dive into these 15 construction details from residential projects that have made use of steel structures and cladding.