Bath & Storage | Bruno Rossi Arquitetos

Placed on the edge of the dam, a reservoir for the extensive surrounding farmland, in a city in the interior of São Paulo State, the need for this program arises from the demand of basic infrastructure for those who enjoy the small beach formed by the lake. Therefore, its facilities include a changing room, with toilet and shower, besides a warehouse for nautical leisure equipment.

Casa COVA | anonimous

One of Oaxaca’s fastest developing touristic destinations, Casa Cova is arranged on a land piece between the Pacific Ocean and the Oaxacan mountain range of 328 ft by 115 ft on the seaside, that sits just 230 ft away from the coast. The project’s program was designed as a vacation home for two families which involved creating two different compounds of private rooms that connect through the common recreational areas.

anonimous

Anonimous was founded as an act in which the attitude of a project is defined; taking the responsibility of reading and interpreting the different condition surrounding a project, such as, nature, context, humans, society, sustainability and economy.

The Art of Sport | Design Pendulum

The program brings together an interesting mix of facilities which includes the Art of sport – a sports training facility for young girls between ages 5-11, Family Tree – a child psychotherapy center and a community kitchen-dining space. The project is housed in a typical urban residential development on a 500 sq yd plot in South Delhi, located opposite the Deer Park on a busy main road. The Art of Sport, which is located at the basement level, is designed as the indoor sports training space fitted with sports flooring, equipment and a fresh air system.

Design Pendulum

Design Pendulum is a spatial design firm providing housing, architecture, interior design and exhibition design consultancy. Design Pendulum’s repertoire of architecture includes residential, institutional & commercial buildings & complexes and both new developments as well as revitalization projects. They also keenly seek measure drawing opportunities of heritage buildings whether traditional, vernacular or modern in architecture.

Refectory & Dressing Room | Bruno Rossi Arquitetos + Andre Scarpa Arq

The services pavilion, located in the rural area of the São Paulo state interior, seeks to be a shelter for the orange harvest workers. Its program accommodates dressing room and kitchen, with a table for meals, besides to serve as a space where workers find retreat to rest, relax and unwind.

Andre Scarpa

Andre Scarpa is an architectural firm located in Sao Paulo, Brazil and it is lead by André Scarpa and Rosário Pinho. They both are graduated from the Faculty of Architecture of the University of Porto in Portugal.

Brick Curtain House | Design Work Group

The Brick Curtain house is a perfect epitome of how a plane curtain itself. It stands out and connects to surroundings – both at the same time. The brick façade provides an ideal backdrop for the living area and major interaction spaces aesthetically adding simplicity and integrity to the design.

Design Work Group

In 2006, three like-minded individuals came together to create something astonishing and unique and hence founded Design Work Group. They are dedicated to creating projects with integrity, intelligence and flair. They have a team of young and experienced individuals including civil engineers, architects, urban designers and interior designer.

AMRA7 Apartment | Bruno Rossi Arquitetos + Piratininga Arquitetos Associados

A large mashrabiya – featuring windows with wooden trusses, an Iberian heritage typical of Brazilian architecture, draws your attention on Alameda Ministro Rocha Azevedo, near Avenida Paulista in São Paulo. It is a residential building designed in 1964 by the architects Alberto Botti and Marc Rubin, both partners at Botti & Rubin Associated Architects. The comprehensive approach by Bruno Rossi Arquitetos + Piratininga Arquitetos Associados enhanced the high quality of the original project. Their remodelling design valued the modern architecture and structural beauty of the building, based on its rigorous attention to detail, providing new openings for natural light and views, and better circulation.

Piratininga Arquitetos Associados

Piratininga Arquitetos Associados are an enterprise specializing in architectural projects, founded in 1984 and headquartered in the city of Sao Paulo, Brazil. They work with architectural designs in various professional segments: Planning, Building and Interiors, in addition to having a wide range of experience with Urban developments.

Fired brick Conundrum

Architect Vinu Daniel talks about the depleting state of country fired brick and the necessity of sustainability.

In the interview, Vinu talks about the depleting state of country fired brick, how the new high-quality fire brick has replaced it, and what is the environmental impact of such an event. He also introduces us to his beautiful projects and the way he runs his practice called Wallmakers.