Manuel Sá

The Virtues and Limits of Photography in the Representation of Architecture: Five Photographers Share their Perspectives

07:30 - 28 February, 2019

As a way of representing architecture, photography has certain undisputed qualities. With it, it is possible to present to a project from a distant corner of the globe to people anywhere in the world, showing everything from general views to internal spaces and constructive details - extending the reach and, in a way, the access to the architecture.

But like any other form of representation, it is not infallible. Even as technological advances allow for ever more well-defined images and editing software offer tools to retouch and even alter aspects of the built space, photography by its very nature lacks the means to convey sensory and tactile aspects of architecture. It is not possible - at least not satisfactorily - to experience the textures, sounds, feelings, and scents of spaces through static images.

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Four Stunning Renovated Apartments in Oscar Niemeyer-Designed Buildings

04:00 - 10 January, 2019

To live in a residence designed by a renowned architect is a dream for many, however, a dream that will most likely never come true. But, there is an alternative. Many architecture enthusiasts have rented or even bought apartments in iconic buildings designed by their favorite architects.

In regards to the work of Oscar Niemeyer, fluidity and flexibility may best express his plans and typologies.

Below, we've selected four apartments in buildings designed by Neimeyer that reinterpret his original plans.

Material and Immaterial Poetry: The Work of Lina Bo Bardi

09:30 - 5 January, 2019

Italian-born architect Lina Bo Bardi is one of the most important figures of Brazilian design. Her ability to blend architecture, politics and popular culture made her an icon throughout the country and world, while her relentlessness to break from traditionalisms made Brazil the ideal location for her work.

Bo Bardi's architecture incorporates both materiality and culture. In addition to the concrete and solidified elements, she designed pieces based on cultural factors and intense political discussions. She wished to break the barriers between intellectuals and everyday people.

AM House / comoVER Arquitetura Urbanismo

16:00 - 24 December, 2018

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Architects

comoVER Arquitetura Urbanismo
Location

Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
Category

Houses
Responsible Architects

Fernando Gobbo e Larissa França
Area

3975.1121 ft2
Project Year

2016
Photographs

Manuel Sá

PR Apartment / pianca+urano

12:00 - 18 October, 2018

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Architects

pianca+urano
Location

República, São Paulo - SP, 01045-001, Brazil
Category

Apartment interiors
Authors

Guilherme Pianca, Rafael Andrade
Architect in Charge

Guilherme Pianca
Area

100.0 m2
Project Year

2016
Photographs

Manuel Sá

Coffeetown Salvador / TRPC Arquitetos

19:00 - 8 October, 2018

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Architects

TRPC Arquitetos
Location

Av. Sete de Setembro, Salvador - BA, Brazil
Category

Renovation
Authors

Adalberto Vilela, Tiago Schultz, Vanessa Sampaio
Area

270.0 m2
Project Year

2018
Photographs

Manuel Sá

Blue House / Bruno Levy

09:00 - 11 September, 2018

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Architects

Bruno Levy
Location

Butantã, Brazil
Category

Houses
Area

222.23 m2
Project Year

2015
Photographs

Manuel Sá

Loft JD / Bruna Pires

13:00 - 8 August, 2018

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Architects

Bruna Pires
Location

R. Dep. Laércio Corte, 1430 - Vila Andrade, São Paulo - SP, 05706-290, Brazil
Category

Renovation
Area

100.0 m2
Project Year

2018