Scott Mitchem
Scott Mitchem is one of the longest-tenured Wallpaper* contributors, joining the team in 1999 after attending Purdue University and moving to New York City from his hometown of Chicago. He started as an editorial associate, later served as Brazil Editor-at-Large while living in São Paulo, and is currently a contributing editor based in Miami. Scott covers design, architecture, travel, and all things Brazil while working as an executive in design and real estate development and working towards a Master’s Degree at Georgetown University. He has written for many other publications and was one of several authors who recently contributed to The Architecture of Studio MK27, a book by Rizzoli chronicling the history of the acclaimed Brazilian architecture studio founded by Marcio Kogan.
Latest articles by Scott Mitchem
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What can a converted car park in Buenos Aires teach us about urban green space?Set on the site of a former car park, Ola Palermo is an adaptive reuse, urban greening project by ODA; we catch up with the New York-based studio’s founder Eran Chen to discuss his fantastically pragmatic approach
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Brazilian designer Guilherme Wentz’s new collection creates sanctuary at homeHis stunning new pocket collection of home accessories was designed for a market of one, but luckily, the covetable Objects for Silence are available to all
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Tune into the rhythm of São Paulo at the Arthur Casas-designed Pulso HotelHoused within a dramatic tower designed by Brazilian architect Arthur Casas, Pulso Hotel is where art, gastronomy and luxury hospitality revel
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Evan Kinori's honest furniture designs embody a minimal, refined-rustic aestheticEvan Kinori presents 'Apple, elm, cotton' at JDJ Gallery (until 26 May 2024), marking the designer's expansion from fashion to furniture
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Arthur Casas’ Pacaembu House wins Best Urban Bolthole in Wallpaper* Design Awards 2024Pacaembu House by Arthur Casas is a São Paulo residence that feels like an idyllic escape
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Fasano Itaim brings the hospitality brand full circle back to São PauloFasano Itaim is the luxury Brazilian hospitality brand’s second outpost in São Paulo – and it just opened with a design by Studio MK27
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The Museum of Amazonian Science offers global hope and sustainabilityAn environmentalist’s ambitious project includes the Museum of Amazonian Science in Brazil and fulfils his vision of powering up the local bioeconomy and saving humanity
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Wentz presents innovative furniture incorporating ocean plastic wasteThe ‘Mar’ collection by Guilherme Wentz is informed by the sea and features computerised 3D-weaving techniques to transform ocean-borne plastic
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Casa Higienópolis: a São Paulo mansion reborn to display the best of Brazilian style and historyCasa Higienópolis is the latest revival project by retail company Iguatemi, a mansion merging neoclassical style and Brazilian flair
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1 Oak, New YorkBy Scott Mitchem Last updated
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BOFFO Building Fashion pop-up store, New YorkBy Scott Mitchem Last updated
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World View: Letter from BrazilThe World View series shines light on the creativity and resilience of designers around the world as they confront the challenges wrought by the Covid-19 pandemic. Working with our international contributors, we reach out to creative talents to ponder the power of design in difficult times and share messages of hope. Brazilian designers have been characteristically composed, and coming together in the face of the country’s mounting crisis, reports Scott Mitchem
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Carlos Motta at Espasso, NYBy Scott Mitchem Last updated
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BMW Guggenheim Lab, New YorkBy Scott Mitchem Last updated
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Architecture & Design Film Festival, New YorkBy Scott Mitchem Last updated
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Arthur Casas has crafted a world unto itself, with ancient Japanese woodworking techniques, at Kosushi MiamiBy Scott Mitchem Last updated
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Trenchermen — Chicago, USABy Scott Mitchem Last updated
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Experience LA's design scene with a stay at Stephen Kenn's new micro-hotel conceptBy Scott Mitchem Last updated
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Tony Chi designs the new Fueguia 1833 store in New YorkBy Scott Mitchem Last updated
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Tuju — São Paulo, BrazilBy Scott Mitchem Last updated
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Brazilian architect Arthur Casas has outdone himself with Kosushi’s latest revampBy Scott Mitchem Last updated
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Attimo — São Paulo, BrazilBy Scott Mitchem Last updated
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Juana la Loca — Bogotá, ColombiaBy Scott Mitchem Last updated
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Clean lines and right angles at Fasano’s new property in BrazilBy Scott Mitchem Last updated
