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Lightness and Precision: Getting to Know Carla Juaçaba’s Work

Technical precision combined with environmental concern and exploratory and investigative character make Carla Juaçaba one of the great representatives of Latin American architecture today. Carioca, born in 1976, Carla Juaçaba attended the University of Santa Úrsula and attributes much of her experimental and interdisciplinary style to this educational institution. It is not by chance that during her academic training her great inspiring masters were the architect Sergio Bernardes and the visual artist Lygia Pape, insinuating her interest in the multiple disciplinary branches that can compose architecture. In this sense, while still at graduation, Carla worked together with architect Gisela Magalhães, from Oscar Niemeyer’s generation, in scenography and expography projects.

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Pontal Museum / Arquitetos Associados

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Expanding the Modern Legacy: The Work of Bernardes Arquitetura

With a production inspired by the legacy of Sérgio and Claudio Bernardes, from Rio, Bernardes Arquitetura is “fruit of a history that spans three generations with more than a thousand projects”. Created in 2012 by Thiago Bernardes, the office has over 7 partners and branches in Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and Lisbon.

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Tropical Architecture: Getting to Know Jacobsen Architecture's Work

Intense integration between the built environment and its natural context: this is the premise that surrounds the projects of Jacobsen Arquitetura, from Rio de Janeiro. Founded 45 years ago, the office emerged from the union between architects Paulo Jacobsen and Cláudio Bernardes, who worked together until Bernardes' death in 2001. After that, Paulo joined forces with Thiago, Cláudio's son, starting a new office. The partnership with Thiago Bernardes fell apart in 2012, giving rise to the formation of Jacobsen Arquitetura, whose partners are Paulo and Bernardo Jacobsen (Paulo’s son) and Edgar Murata.

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Haight Clothing Store / AIA Estúdio + Raphael Tepedino

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  110
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2021
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Clécio Regis, Dameg, Fina Flor, Punto Filo, Santa Irreverencia, +1
  • Professionals: Santa Irreverência

Laje Parque Pavilion – ArtRio 2021 / Evora Arquitetura

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Glória, Brazil
  • Architects: Evora Arquitetura
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  2500
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2021
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Acp Eventos, Cubica, Irmarfer, Lonarte, Pdvex, +1

Annex House of Books / Siqueira + Azul Arquitetura

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  425
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2020
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Alice Cerâmica, Altena, ArqLed, Arquivo Contemporâneo, Deca, +11
  • Professionals: Laer Engenharia

Secret Garden / Diego Raposo + Arquitetos

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  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  40
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2021
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Artevideo, Casa e Forma, Construvidros, Della Luce, Galeria Hathi, +2

Paul Clemence Releases Images of Diller Scofidio + Renfro's Discontinued Museum of Image and Sound

Paul Clemence has released a new series of images showcasing the incomplete construction of Diller Scofidio + Renfro's Copacabana Museum of Image and Sound (MIS). The project first took shape in 2014 but was completely suspended in 2016. Although the project has been untouched since then, a recent announcement by Governor Cláudio Castro promised the revival of construction works at the museum, with an expected public opening in early 2023.

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Copenhagen named UNESCO World Capital of Architecture for 2023

Following Rio de Janeiro’s inaugural hold of the title, Copenhagen has been named World Capital of Architecture for 2023 by UNESCO and will host the International Union of Architect’s World Congress 2 years from now. At its second edition, the initiative supported by UNESCO in partnership with UIA is meant to highlight the role of architecture and urban planning in shaping a sustainable future and tackling global challenges. Designated triennially, the city World Capital of Architecture will become an international forum for debate around issues related to the urban environment.

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Olympic Urbanism: The Afterlife of Olympic Parks and Stadiums

Since their inception in 1896, modern-day Olympics have been regarded by hosting cities as an opportunity to project to the world a specific image of themselves, to subsidize large infrastructure projects, or to rapidly unfold redevelopment schemes. Past the frequently discussed eye-catching stadiums, there is a complex story of Olympic urbanism, which encompasses the large scale developments catalyzed by the event. Exploring the urban and architectural legacy of the Games, the success stories, the white elephants, and the administrative agendas, the following discusses what the Olympics leave behind in the hosting cities.

Asa House / Bernardes Arquitetura

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Río de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  3385
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2018
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Archdesign, BW Assoalhos, Eleve, Eurocentro, M3, +3
  • Professionals: Greenwatt, Studio Iluz

"Brazil is Synonymous with Inequality": Aerial Images Reveal Wealth Gap in Brazilian Cities

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Most people are familiar with the concept of social and economic inequality, but although it affects a large part of the world's population, it is still somewhat abstract for many people. Photographer Johnny Miller intends to make it visible through his project Unequal Scenes, capturing images of spatial inequality from a very revealing perspective: aerial imagery.

The project started in South Africa, a country that is socially and spatially marked by apartheid, and now has been taken to Brazil to document scenarios in which extreme poverty and wealth coexist within a few meters, showing how distance is not only a measurement of physical length but can also imply more complex aspects, deeply rooted in our society.

Cabanas Tiny House / Duda Porto Arquitetura

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  40
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2016
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Arquivo Contemporâneo, Atermide (Dimlux), Casa Julio, Deca, Foscarini, +10

Francis Kéré: "I Am Privileged to Be Able to Serve My Community"

As part of our partnership with the 27th World Congress of Architects, we are sharing here an interview with architect Francis Kéré, a speaker confirmed for the UIA2021RIO, conducted by architect Miguel Pinto Guimarães.

Rio Bonito House / Carla Juaçaba

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Lumiar, Brazil
  • Architects: Carla Juaçaba
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  70
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2005

Itamonte Garage / Zebulun Arquitetura

Itamonte Garage / Zebulun Arquitetura - Interior Photography, Restoration
© Federico Cairoli

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  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  70
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2019
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Brasil Imperial, Celite, Cimento Mauá, Cimento Tupi, Cnox, +12

L’Oreal Innovation Center / Perkins and Will

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  • Architects: Perkins&Will
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  150000 ft²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2016
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Holcim, dormakaba, Erco, Interface, Sherwin-Williams, +26