Conceived as the main residence for a family in a condominium in the metropolitan region of São Paulo, Float House stands out for its privileged location: a corner plot on a flat street, in the highest part of the condominium.
Architecture firm
Sergio Sampaio Archi + Tectonica
Location
Barueri, São Paulo, Brazil
Photography
Leonardo Finotti
Collaborators
Site management: Sergio Sampaio Archi + Tectonica - Site coordination: Estúdio Folha - Air conditioning and climate control: Arcoserv - Waterproofing: Way Engenharia - Text/Communication: Matheus Pereira - Suppliers: Aluminum frames [Euroline], Pool lining [Palimanan], Kitchen equipment [Eletromec]
Structural engineer
Arquimedes Costa
Landscape
Sergio Sampaio Archi + Tectonica
Construction
JHMA Construções
Typology
Residential › House
Located in the Itaim Bibi neighborhood in São Paulo, the newly inaugurated Italian cuisine restaurant, Il Carpaccio, has its design led by architects Felipe and Jordan Perez from Brazilian architecture company FJ55 Arquitetos.
Project name
Il Carpaccio Restaurant
Architecture firm
FJ55 Arquitetos
Location
São Paulo, Brazil
Photography
André Mortatti
Principal architect
Felipe Castilho Perez, Jordan Castilho Perez
Design team
Mariana Barros Torigoshi, Clara Santana Gardelin, Kamila Mathias
Interior design
FJ55 Arquitetos
Collaborators
Matheus Pereira (Text/Communication). Manufacturers: Uniflex Gabriel (Retractable roof), Halton do Brasil (Kitchen exhaust system), Tramontina (Cooking systems), Josper (Wood-fired oven), EDR Adegas (Wine cellars), Nykan do Brasil (Stainless steel cladding), Marmoraria Montblanc (Marbles and quartzites), Dallepiagge (Hydraulic tiles), Marcenaria MK (Carpentry), Ville Decorações (Benches and cushions), Lightworks Lighting (Lighting fixtures), J Pompeo (Olive trees)
Construction
LK2 Construtora
Landscape
Flora Nativa Vale
Lighting
Lightworks Lighting
Client
Il Carpaccio Restaurant
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant
The lush mango tree located at the back of the property convinced the clients that this should be the chosen house within Residencial Ubá, in São Paulo (Brazil), in a project located in a very green area of São Paulo.
Architecture firm
Jacobsen Arquitetura
Location
São Paulo, Brazil
Photography
Filippo Bamberghi
Design team
Paulo Jacobsen, Bernardo Jacobsen, Edgar Murata, Marcelo Vessoni, Jinny Yim, Bárbara Campelo, Eduardo Aparício, Juliana Dalkmin, Paula Miele
Landscape
Rodrigo Oliveira
Typology
Residential › House
In 2011, Natura, a Brazilian multinational company of cosmetics and beauty products, promoted an architectural competition on invitation to its new administrative headquarters in São Paulo. The project chosen among nine participating teams is located on the borders of Via Anhanguera, one kilometer from Marginal Tietê.
Project name
NASP - Natura Headquarters São Paulo
Architecture firm
Dal Pian Arquitetos
Location
São Paulo, Brazil
Photography
Nelson Kon, Pedro Mascaro
Principal architect
Lilian Dal Pian, Renato Dal Pian
Design team
Carolina Freire (coordinator); Amanda Higuti, Bruno Pimenta, Carolina Fukumoto, Carolina Tobias, Cristina Sin, Cristiane Sbruzzi, Filomena Piscoletta, Giovana Giosa, Júlio Costa, Lídia Martello, Luís Taboada, Marina Risse, Natalie Tchilian, Paola Meneghetti, Paulo Noguer, Ricardo Rossin, Sabrina Aron and Yuri Chamon
Collaborators
Acoustics: Harmonia Acústica. Cenotechnics: Cineplast. Frames consultancy: Crescêncio Consultoria. Building Automation: Jugend Controle Predial. Accessibility: Pimenta Associados. Waterproofing: Proasp Assessoria e Projetos. Earthworks and Drainage: Fat’s Engenharia. Helipad: Sigger. LEED Certification: CTE Engenharia e Planejamento. Legal Consultancy: H2, Tekton, IGP, Negrisolo&Negrisolo. Project Management: ARC Controle de Investimentos
Landscape
Sérgio Santana Paisagismo
Structural engineer
Modus Engenharia
Environmental & MEP
Chapman-BDSP
Lighting
Franco Associados
Typology
Commercial › Office Building
Developed by architects André Almagro and Gabriele Farias, from Alfa 2 Arquitetura, OLX’s new headquarters arrives in the financial and cultural heart of São Paulo with the aim of promoting greater connection and quality of life for the employees. The hybrid concept adopted by the company directly influenced the design decisions and the layout func...
Architecture firm
Alfa 2 Arquitetura
Location
Avenida Paulista, 1100, São Paulo, Brazil
Photography
Nathalie Artaxo
Principal architect
Gabriele Farias, André Almagro
Design team
Marcos Fornaciari, Daynna Palmeira
Interior design
Alfa 2 Arquitetura
Landscape
Alfa 2 Arquitetura
Civil engineer
Out Engenharia
Environmental & MEP
Out Engenharia
Lighting
Alfa 2 Arquitetura
Construction
Out Engenharia
Tools used
SketchUp, Revit, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign
Material
Acoustic ceiling baffles, acoustic wall panels; textiles; cement floors
Typology
Commercial › Office
Newly arrived in São Paulo with their two children, Juliana and Gabriel desired to renovate their new apartment.
Project name
Gabriel and Juliana's Apartment
Architecture firm
Goiva Arquitetura
Location
Jardins, São Paulo, Brazil
Design team
Karen Evangelisti and Marcos Mendes, former partners at Iná Arquitetura. Karen and Marcos are currently partners at Goiva Arquitetura.
Environmental & MEP engineering
Typology
Residential › Apartment
In Hindu tradition, Maya is the goddess of illusion. Based on this concept, Mareines Arquitetura developed Grass Farm, a project that integrates into the landscape in a chameleon-like way, generating different perspectives depending on the point of observation.
Architecture firm
Mareines Arquitetura
Location
São Paulo, Brazil
Principal architect
Ivo Mareines, Matthieu Van Beneden
Visualization
Mareines Arquitetura
Typology
Residential › House
The project for Casa D31 located on the beach of Riviera de São Lourenço, São Paulo coast, was designed to receive a young couple with two children, who were looking for a beach house to house and receive family and friends on the weekend, enjoying moments of leisure and rest and that, at the same time, could connect with the elements of the native...
Architecture firm
Raiz Arquitetura
Location
Riviera de São Lourenço, São Paulo, Brazil
Photography
Leonardo Giantomasi
Principal architect
Elias Souza, Alexandre Ferraz
Design team
Team: Leila Lemos / Sabrina Borotto / Guilherme Alonso Souza / Alexandre Nascimento • Interns: Laura Aguiar, Livia Guazzelli, Nabila Sukrieh e Tatiana Ordine
Site area
Land area: 533.08 m²
Structural engineer
Osny Machado de Lima Junior
Landscape
Semente Nativa (Mauricio Nunes Veiga)
Construction
Raiz Arquitetura
Material
Concrete, Wood, Glass, Stone
Typology
Residential › House
