Brazil

SL House by Padovani Arquitetos boasts a harmonious relationship between architecture, nature, and wellbeing

By Tianna Williams Published 30 July 26

Influential and visually arresting, Brazilian modernism has left a mark, not only on the country's history but also on the 20th-century movement's global evolution; our guide explores its impact

By Harriet Thorpe Published 5 July 26

Dramatically cantilevered on a hilltop in Minas Gerais, Tetro Arquitetura's Xingu House elevates Brazilian modernism with sensuous and sculptural statements

By Jonathan Bell Published 10 June 26

A philanthropic initiative curated by Galerie Philia aims to introduce children to design through collaborative creative workshops

By Anne Soward Published 27 May 26

In Bragança Paulista, Alameda House by Padovani Arquitetos includes a distinctive spatial feature that helps it slot nicely into its sloped site

By Tianna Williams Published 27 May 26

The fair’s focus on spotlighting contemporary art from the African diaspora is expanding

By Gameli Hamelo Published 13 May 26

Casa Pinhal, by Cornetta Arquitetura, is designed to be in tune with its forested setting – and made using sustainable construction methods to boot

By Ellie Stathaki Published 6 May 26

In Campinas, Brazil, Andrade Morettin Arquitetos has designed the first building of Casa Figueira, a district developed by Iguatemi as a new vision for contemporary Brazilian urbanism

By Harriet Thorpe Published 28 April 26

After decades of stagnation, Brazil has become one of the world’s hottest markets for hospitality development

By Scott Mitchem Published 21 April 26

Brazilian architect Fernanda Marques looked to the work of Tadao Ando in designing this tranquil family retreat

By Tianna Williams Published 12 April 26

From a home tucked between two Brazilian mountain ranges to a triangular concrete monolith in Lithuania, these are the architectural projects that caught our attention this month

By Anna Solomon Published 31 March 26

Bravissima House, a bespoke home by Arthur Casas in the southern Brazilian state of Santa Catarina, is a carefully planned escape engulfed in nature

By Ellie Stathaki Published 26 March 26

For this Brazilian house project, architect Beatriz Meyer discovered a calming valley plot to create a family base, and she was faced with her most difficult client yet – herself

By Tianna Williams Published 24 March 26

The Brazilian dealer, collector and curator’s home is a tribute to his country’s design legacy, integrating museum-quality furniture by the likes of José Zanine Caldas, Lina Bo Bardi and Geraldo de Barros

By Anna Solomon Published 13 March 26

Hosting Aberto5, the 2026 iteration of the art and design exhibition in Brazil, Eduardo Longo’s Casa Bola is an inspirational example of utopian architecture you can visit

By Malaika Byng Published 5 March 26

Explore the nominated urban locations making an impact in design, architecture and contemporary culture

By Sofia de la Cruz Published 10 December 25

Casa Muxarabi takes its name from the lattice walls that create ever-changing patterns of light across its generously scaled interiors

By Jonathan Bell Published 26 November 25

Biblioteca dos Saberes (The House of Wisdom) by Kéré Architecture is inspired by the 'tree of knowledge', and acts as a meeting point for different communities

By Tianna Williams Published 25 November 25

CoDa Arquitetura’s Moiré apartment in the Brazilian capital uses smart materials to create visual contrast and an artful welcome

By Tianna Williams Published 20 November 25

When designing this home in Cunha, upstate São Paulo, architect Roberto Brotero wanted the structure to become 'part of the mountains, without disappearing into them'

By Tianna Williams Published 6 November 25

Non-profit cultural institution Pivô is reactivating a Lina Bo Bardi landmark in Salvador da Bahia in a bid to foster artistic dialogue and community engagement

By Michael Snyder Published 2 November 25

In the suburbs of Itupeva, Serena House by architects Padovani acts as a countryside refuge from the rush of city living

By Tianna Williams Published 22 October 25

Designed by Bloco Arquitetos, Itapororoca House is a treetop residence in Bahia, Brazil, offering a large wrap-around veranda to invite nature in

By Tianna Williams Published 19 October 25

Tomorrow (October 16 2025), JIG Studio lands in London. The design collective will serve as a gallery, retail destination and cultural platform for Brazilian creatives

By Anna Solomon Published 15 October 25