São paulo

The Oblique Pavilion is an ephemeral space, configured in a 12x9 area, located between three access streets at an event fair. The proposal arises from this challenge: to design a pavilion without pre-established facades, that could dialog with all its views, as well as allow fluidity on all sides. Studio Gui Uemura Studio Gui Uemura Studio Gui Uemura Because of this, the design is defined by the sum of angles and organic lines, which provides fluidity to a space that would be constantly busy on event days and also favors the sectoring of the program. Studio Gui Uemura Studio Gui Uemura Studio Gui Uemura In a single, closed volume at the back of the pavilion, we concentrate the entire administrative and servic... More

As the years go by, customs and living arrangements change. Previously, the floor plans of residential apartments were highly compartmentalized, with various separate rooms divided by walls, a room for staff, numerous bathrooms, among other distinctive features. However, increasingly, the newer generations seek more open and connected spaces with fewer obstacles and a lively atmosphere. This is how we conceptualized this renovation project together with the young couple who owns this apartment in the Itaim neighborhood. Pedro Napolitano Prata With 110m² of space, we proposed the demolition of all the walls in the social or common areas, integrating them into a single, fluid, and cozy space. Where there used to be a living room, d... More

On the ground floor of a 3-story building dating back to 1950, you will find Trifolium Flower Shop, a contemporary-style flower shop that opens directly onto the street, extending itself invitingly and closely to the sidewalk. Pedro Napolitano Prata Caption Pedro Napolitano Prata The shop covers just 35 square meters, but due to the removal of the existing ceiling, raising the ceiling height to 4 meters, the spatial sensation is comfortable. The lighting, with electrical conduits and tubular LED lights specially designed for the project, establishes the height of a conventional ceiling, giving proportion to the space. It was decided to highlight the sole exposed pillar in the shop, revealing its original materiality. Pedr... More

Situated in the iconic Louvre Building, designed by the São Paulo architect João Artacho Jurado in the 1950s, we proposed the almost complete demolition of the existing masonry in the apartment, reorganizing the space, bringing openness, and adapting the program to contemporary dynamics. We aimed to pay homage to this symbolic building by using its colors in the project's composition. Pedro Napolitano Prata Pedro Napolitano Prata Pedro Napolitano Prata We created a blue metal organizing volume that not only divides the spaces, concentrates the main wet areas of the apartment but also serves as a sculptural element, providing identity to the project. The kitchen, occupying one of the main sides of this volume, f... More

Located on a charming corner of the city, Bar Esquina do Souza was already an iconic place for locals and visitors. However, the challenge was to elevate this space to new levels, while maintaining its unique identity and modernizing its infrastructure to meet contemporary needs.  Pedro Napolitano Prata Pedro Napolitano Prata Pedro Napolitano Prata Pedro Napolitano Prata The project by MARCOZERO Estudio was conceived as a dialogue between the past and the present. By preserving original architectural elements, such as the exposed brick facade and iron details, the architects respected the history of the place. At the same time, they introduced modern elements that added functionality. Upon entering Bar Esquina do S... More

“The atlantic forest represents Brazil – more than the sea, the beaches and bikinis, more than soccer, more than a carnaval picture. To me it is the best representation of the brazilian landscape. For its proportions, its shapes, its diversity. This house is inserted in the forest and the wood covering tries to mimic it in the landscape – as if it was possible. The transparency, more than any aesthetic value, aims to justify the human presence in this place. The shape is simple, symmetrical, easy, opposing to the entropic, messy profile that the nature around it proportionates.”                                       &n... More

The two projects made by the Studio converged on the goal to match the magnitude of the space in which they are located and the elements that surround it. Fernando Guerra The first was the Pavilion with the leisure area, its program features a swimming pool, barbecue area, gourmet kitchen, wine cellar, games area, spa, massage room, and gym; all these spaces are distributed in a functional way on an open and connected plan, ideal for meetings, according to the client's brief - who is always receiving friends and family for celebrations. Fernando Guerra In addition to this demand, there was also the need to design a showroom to exhibit his horses to clients, so a large garden area was planned with details in its materiality that... More

The starting point of the project of this residence, in São Paulo, was the cobogó inserted in its facade and designed by Arthur Casas. Fernando Guerra The three-dimensional format of the covering preserves the view of the house's interior and provides privacy for the residents, a young couple with two small children. The rebar wall with a hanging garden on the side of the lot was designed to support the growth of vegetation, creating a pleasant green divider between the street and the house. Fernando Guerra The façade, made of molded-in-place architectural concrete, has the window frames and the light fixtures embedded at the moment of concreting. Its pigmentation required several tests and proof bodies to r... More

Conceived on a plot of land with sea view in the middle of the Atlantic Forest, this residence was planned so that it would seem to glide over the vegetation, positioning itself as a wide observatory of the ocean. Fernando Guerra Fernando Guerra To execute this idea, metal fins covered in wood were used, 4 meters high and supported by an "L" shaped metal structure, fixed to the concrete beams on the façade. In parallel, it was necessary to organize the program in a way that the bedrooms would be located on the lower floor, with large windows and balconies overlooking the forest. Arranged in two sub-levels, the first level accommodates the guest suite and office, while the second level was reserved for the other suites. Und... More

The original house had a nice layout and an interesting volumetry. On the other hand, the house still was in its original state, which happened in the 60s and needed an urgent transformation so that it could attend the new demands of the family and in its finishes to update the house to these days. Evelyn Müller In the ground floor the reorganization of the living room and the creation of a veranda were the most meaningful changes: now, the social area opens to the backyard, which was before isolated and forgotten. Evelyn Müller The dining room occupied the area where the gourmet is today and all the living looked only to where the swimming pool is today. When rearranging the social area, the living room took a better... More

The tower’s dynamic massing, nautical in nature, is reminiscent of a schooner running under full sail. Rising elegantly above its surroundings, it establishes a unique identity against the city skyline. H.G. Esch The building’s beauty is matched by its world-class functionality. In contrast to many of its neighbors, the tower achieves the maximum floor area that São Paulo allows, while also providing flexibility and efficiency for a variety of tenant types. With three-meter floor-to-ceiling heights, high-performance glass that maximizes access to natural light and views, state-of-the-art technology, a landmark identity, a distinct entry experience, and quality of detail and finish at every scale, Infinity Tower sets... More

Apartment renovationin Mooca neighborhood, located in the city of São Paulo - Brazil originally designed by the Brazilian architect David Libeskind, in the 60`s. We were commissioned by a grandfather and grandmother to renovate the apartment where they raised their children for more than 35 years. The apartment had received many small modifications throughout the decades resulting in a space without coherence, as it is common to many Brazilian homes. Since the children had now grown up and left home, the couple wished that the apartment could be remodeled so they could live their old years and to enjoy the visit of their grandchildren.   The project was a long process of reflection with the clients that went on for about 4 yea... More