Rio de janeiro

 Located on the corners of Igarapava and Sambaíba streets, in the lower part of Alto Leblon, in the city of Rio de Janeiro, the Igara Building has an architectural design by Citée Arquitetura, by partners Fernando Costa and Celso Rayol, landscaping by Embyá and Interiores of Manga Rosa Arquitetura. Dani Leite Dani Leite André Nazareth Igara is inspired by the names of the streets that surround it, consolidating a direct relationship with the vocation of the place. The conception of the project used the etymology of the word 'Igarapava', a term of Tupi origin that means 'Canoe Port', and the meaning of 'Sambaíba', the name given to a sarmentous shrub native to the Brazilian cerrado. Cit... More

Ícono Parque, a residential complex located in the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro, with architecture by Cité Arquitetura + Pontual Arquitetura for SIG Engenharia and the Opportunity group, is a mixed-use project that uses the concept of active facade, making its implementation a major activation of the block in which it is located, adding commerce and life to the Flamengo neighborhood.  Pedro Vannucchi Pedro Vannucchi Pedro Vannucchi Walking in the area where it is located is a daily occurrence due to the great diversity of services and stores. Therefore, the project sought to encourage this habit and, even more, to stimulate urban life in the streets surrounding the building. The implementation of the... More

Within the project’s lot lays an original Oscar Niemeyer house, it is compact given the metropolitan location. Through the acquisition of the next-door property, the resulting intervention and expansion allowed the transformation of the urban landscape, which welcomed to its surroundings a garden marked by vertical and horizontal delineations. A new leisure annex was constructed over an expressive plane which extends, as if hovering, between pool and garden. Ruy Teixeira Developed as three independent constructions, the project is fully interconnected by pathways structured as passages, walkways, and stairs, providing complete integration. The interior architectural features were adapted, giving way to a new form of appropriatio... More

The spaces we created were designed for leisure and moments of rest. Unveiling the landscape toward the Atlantic Ocean, with a panoramic view of the Cagarras Islands archipelago, the location determined the concept of the project. MCA Estudio We sought to enhance the openings to the outside, the orientation towards the widest view and the extension of beach elements. The general use of compositions made by natural and organic materials aimed to inspire a welcoming environment. MCA Estudio The strong presence of natural Freijó wood, alongside the sandy texture of travertine marble, aide in drawing up the construction and strengthening the design of the ensemble, marked by horizontal and vertical planes. These components w... More

Rocca is a building of few apartments in a prime location in Rio de Janeiro.The front of the Rocca Urca residential launch is made of white metal and wood frames. Rocca was made for being light and elegant, the style reflects the way of living in a modern way.It  consists of a residential tower with four apartments, one apartment per floor. The available typologies: -Apartment with 2 suites, 1 parking space, 95 m² -Three-Bedroom Apartment, 2 Suites, 1 Vacancy, 135 m² -Three-Bedroom Apartment, 2 Suites, 2 Spaces, 150 m² -Penthouse with 3 suites, 2 spaces, terrace, 343 m² More

The pre-existing building had numerous interventions to accommodate a service station of the traffic department from Rio de Janeiro. In order to recover the traces of its original form, the internal partitions that constituted small rooms, the lining that was covering the roof design and the existing bricks were demolished.With a clear floor plan, we designed new structures for the bar, kitchen, bathrooms, staff area and warehouse. All the interventions were thought based from the collection of works by the artist (and one of the partners) Jonas Aisengart, which are very colorful. We adopt a gallery-neutral architecture to highlight his art - paintings and sculptures - and the other items that make up the space - cages, lamps, plants and di... More

The duo’s ambient in CASACOR Rio de Janeiro is an urban refuge oriented to the exuberant nature in the local   The duo BC Architects signs the UNLIMITED Urban Refuge in CASACOR Rio de Janeiro, which, this year, brings the ‘Live House’ thematic, and happens from September 18 to November 4, in the Monteira Aranha Group Property, in the Gloria neighborhood. Projected by Bruno Carvalho and Camila Avelar, thinking minds behind the office success, the space prioritizes the internal and external integration, and values the use of natural materials. Interconnected, the construction of the house of 201m², facilitates the circulation between spaces and do not create a barrier among rooms. The UNLIMITED pool, with four m... More

Located in one of the main streets of Leblon, this project is characterized by a color palette applied in different textures, bringing together a light and cozy atmosphere to the corporate building. The floor in slate tiles was applied on the ground floor, while on the other storeys the same slate appears in regular tiles, in the working rooms, hallways and services.The irregular slate flooring appears again on the rooftop, which holds a solarium with a panoramic view on the city. Inside the building a little shaft brings illumination to the hallways and the offices, besides allowing cross ventilation and creates an enclosed garden on the ground floor. Its facade, strong and simple stands out from the neighbors without being overwhelmi... More

Author of the project: architect Fabiano Ravaglia, ahead of FPR Studio.Property type: new apartment, recently built by the building developer.Location: Icaraí, Niterói, RJ.It is a complete project, including renovation and decoration, where all rooms were renovated.Total project timeframe: two months for the project and six months for construction on-site.Apartment’s total area: 95m².What were the main changes (during the construction process and on the structure) needed to make the construction feasible: the client bought the apartment with an alternative floor plan including an option to open one of the bedrooms to the living area, which was done previously.Profile of the resident: young lawyer around 30 years old, single with no children... More

Location: Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro/RJ - Brazil.Renovation and decoration project.What were the main changes (during the construction process and on the structure) needed to make the construction feasible? Were there any modifications made to increase and make more of the space available? The project included a complete renovation from the demolition of the access to the guest’s toilet turned into an on-suite bathroom, to the demolition of the hallway wall to create an open concept to the living room.New or old apartment? Old apartment.Total project timeframe? One month of design project and three months for renovation and construction on site.Profile of the residents? Concerning age group, children, profession/occupation field, I could say:... More

- Author of the project: Fabiano Ravaglia- Location: Glória - Rio de Janeiro- Renovation and decoration project.- Main changes during the construction process and on the structure needed to make the construction feasible: the apartment had transformations, which resulted in great environmental comfort, with more natural light and better air circulation through the opening of one of the bedrooms to widen the living room and also through shifting the existing windows for doors to the outdoor area. Using new finishing generates the visual impact, that sectorized spaces and gave new textures to the rooms.- Old property.- Total project timeframe: three months.- Resident’s profile: Single man, 48 years old, no kids and works as a theater producer... More

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Mixed use structure Brazil is going through a crucial moment in the international scenario. Both the World Cup 2014 and the Olympic Games in 2016 requires several changes throughout the country but particularly in Rio de Janeiro. Aiming at the requirements of these events, the project presented is originated from the mixed use: a convention center, a hotel, a business center, shops and apartments. All the aspects are very well integrated by the public square wich is the main feature of this project. It invites the public space into the private building and so it becomes an open block. Unique within a chaotic environment. PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY: The project is mainly composed by a reinforced concrete structure with colu... More