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Brazil
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Floating Above the Brazilian Forest
Designed for a lush seaside site outside São Paulo, ES House by Jacobsen Arquitetura lifts its living spaces above the forest canopy while minimizing its impact on the ground below.
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35 Years of the Campana Brothers’ Legacy Unfolds at MAM Rio
Championing the Brazilian designers’ three-decade-plus career, Campana Brothers – 35 Revolutions is the largest exhibition ever dedicated to the twosome.
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This Brazilian Getaway Is Designed for Indoor-Outdoor Living
Floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding door create ample access to two sheltered outdoor spaces created by the house's H-shaped plan.
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A Brutalist House in São Paulo Gets a Modern Refresh
Tucked within the chaotic urban fabric of São Paulo, this concrete home designed in the late 1970s was revived by architect Marcio Kogan of local firm Studio MK27.
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School in Remote Corner of Brazil Wins the 2018 RIBA International Prize
The 270,000-square-foot Children’s Village, designed by São Paulo–based firms Aleph Zero and Rosenbaum, was selected by a panel that included Elizabeth Diller and Kazuyo Sejima.
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In Rio, Saving the Remarkable Midcentury Murals of Paulo Werneck
The grandchildren of muralist Paul Werneck, who collaborated with Oscar Niemeyer and Roberto Burle Marx, restore a Rio de Janeiro terrace to its original, funky glory.
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Will the Olympics’ Failures Spark A New Urban Paradigm for Rio?
Without intending to, the trials and tribulations of the Olympics have revealed a potential, and radical, way forward for Rio de Janeiro.
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Profiles
A Design Prodigy Breathes New Life Into Brazilian Modernism
The prolific designer skillfully blends Modernist influences with his Brazilian heritage in more than 150 products.
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Profiles
Sergio Rodrigues, Icon of Brazilian Midcentury Design, Dies at 86
The celebrated Brazilian designer died Monday at 86.
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Lina Bo Bardi’s Personal Brand of Modernism
An original body of work gains recognition in the world of architecture
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Products
Q&A: The Campana Brothers on Their Eclectic Furniture Prototypes
New creations by the Campanas at their first solo show in the U.S.
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Brazil Preps for the World Cup By Building a Dozen Sustainable Stadiums
Brazil is doing its best to make World Cup stadiums as functional and iconic as they will be eco-friendly
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The Man Who Drew a Curve When the Right Angle Was the Rule
Brazilian architecture is devoted to Niemeyer. How does that effect the architecture of the country as a whole?
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Oscar Niemeyer Was Once Considered to Head the GSD
What could have been built if Niemeyer's carreer had been different? Two architects imagine the possibilities.
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Venice’s “Common Ground” Gives Way to Common Edge
Later this month the 2012 Venice Architectural Biennale will come to a close, so perhaps now is a good time to reflect on this year’s theme of “common ground.” I traveled to Venice in October to check out