Architect Bárbara Fischer of Bravio Studios Transforms Handmade Rug Remnants into Wearable Art.Innovation in design isn't just about new technologies; it's about reimagining the familiar. Bravio Studios, led by architect Bárbara Fischer, exemplifies this philosophy by transforming rug remnants into luxury handbags. This approach...
Cocooned in Calm: An Apartment in São Paulo by André Braz.Bringing an old home into the present, for better or worse, means undoing a bit of the past. Or, if you’re architect André Braz, a lot of it. As he tells it, his latest project, a soup-to-nuts remodel of a 1970s, 134-square-metre...
Gallery-like Ambience: São Paulo Apartment by Gurgel D’Alfonso.This São Paulo apartment by Gurgel D`Alfonso exudes a gallery-like ambience, offering an elevated backdrop for a meticulously curated selection of Brazilian furniture. Located in a small-scale modernist building dating back to the 1950s,...
Casa Liquida: Annex for a Sao Paulo Artistic Residency by Luiz Pataro.Casa Liquida (Liquid House) is an artistic residency in São Paulo conceived by Julia Feldens. Since 2015, Julia and her two children have shared their home with artists who use the space for experimentation and communal living. The...
Warm, Organic & Raw: Mother Earth HQ by Memola Estudio and Vitor Penha.There’s something quite domestic about the way this building presents itself. Perhaps it’s the proportions of the facade windows. Maybe it’s the expansive first floor balconies lined with greenery. It’s presence to the street even...
Material Research: Rícino Lamps by Estúdio RAIN.Brazilian design studio Estúdio Rain has developed Rícino, a series of lamps that filter light with plant-based polyurethane made from castor oil. With an almost incorporeal appearance, the collection elevates the natural aesthetic...
Suspended Space: Pelusi Residence in Saõ Paulo by Carolina Maluhy.Offering views of both the urban skyline and tropical vegetation, this Sao Paulo penthouse has almost no division between the different spaces, all of them connected through one flooring material — travertine marble — to achieve visual...
(Entre)Tempos: A Tribute to Jorge Zalszupin.Polish-born, naturalised Brazilian designer and architect Jorge Zalszupin (1922- 2020), would have turned 99 on June 1st. As an homage to his legacy, ETEL, the official editor of his designs since 2005, presented an exhibition set inside...
Bakery Interiors Good Enough to Eat.A new-age bakery is no longer a place to simply buy delicious bread. Hell, no! This is where we can expect to discover fully immersive sensory experiences informed by colour, shape, and texture, reminiscent of the food on offer. We...
