Brazil

The Wallpaper* Architects Directory has turned 20. Conceived in 2000 as our index of emerging architectural talent, this annual listing of promising practices, has, over the years, spanned styles and continents; yet always championing the best and most exciting young studios and showcasing inspiring work with an emphasis on the residential realm. To mark the occasion, in the next months, we will be looking back at some of our over-500 alumni, to catch up about life and work since their participation and exclusively launch some of their latest completions. Defined by a striking cantilever, Casa Cigarra is a composition of architectural volumes, green spaces and water in the Brazilian countryside, created by 2009 Wallpaper* Architects Directory alumnus FGMF Arquitetos.

By Ellie Stathaki Last updated 28 July 22

By Christopher Stocks Last updated 26 July 22

After graduating from the Accademia Architettura Mendrisio in Switzerland, Italian Matteo Arnone and Spaniard Pep Pons moved to Brazil to set up their studio, Atelier Branco in São Paulo in 2012. Soon after, the firm started to attract international attention, winning the Gold Medal at the Triennale di Milano in 2018 and the Dedalo Minosse International Prize for Commissioning a Building – OCCAM Under 40 in 2019 for their Casa Biblioteca.

By Ellie Stathaki Last updated 25 July 22

By Ellie Stathaki Last updated 25 July 22

Brazilian architect Ruy Ohtake, the master of Brazilian modernism, has passed away in São Paulo, at 83 years of age. To honour his memory, we revisit the Tomie Ohtake Residence, which he designed in 1968 for his parents and named after his mother, abstract painter Tomie Ohtake. Scroll down, to read this interview from the Wallpaper* archive, first published in 2001

By Ellie Stathaki Last updated 19 July 22

The Ourânia building by Studio MK27 in São Paulo takes boutique urban housing to the next level

By Ellie Stathaki Last updated 1 July 22

Retracing the ‘succession of miracles’ from Jorge Zalszupin, an icon of Brazilian design who has passed away aged 98

By Scott Mitchem Published 18 August 20

The capital of Brazil was inaugurated on 21 April 1960, following a four-year construction period and containing landmark works by a roaster of Brazilian modernists; this year, Brasilia celebrates its 60th anniversary. 

By Ellie Stathaki Published 21 April 20

By Cinthia Rodrigues Published 30 October 17

By Carly Ayres Published 28 March 17

By Ann Binlot Published 7 December 15

By Jessica Diamond Published 25 August 15

By Ellie Stathaki Published 26 May 10