Art, architecture and travel in Brazil
Let Wallpaper* guide you through the worlds of art, design and architecture in Brazil - and discover where to go and what to see when you travel to Brazil.
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A garden dwelling is focused on its relationship with Brazil’s Atlantic Forest
A 21st century garden dwelling, House of Circular Terraces by Denis Joelsons, was designed around its connections with the Brazilian Atlantic Forest
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Modern courtyard house elevates site in Brasília through private oasis
A courtyard house conceals a private oasis behind its veiled brick façade in Brazil
By Jonathan Bell Published
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This extended 1970s classic home is a greatest hits of Brazilian design
This expansive São Paulo residential complex blends 1970s classic references, modernist design from all eras, bold new additions and a thorough internal restoration
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Fasano Itaim brings the hospitality brand full circle back to São Paulo
Fasano Itaim is the luxury Brazilian hospitality brand’s second outpost in São Paulo – and it just opened with a design by Studio MK27
By Scott Mitchem Published
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A spectacular treetop house in Brazil snakes through the forest canopy
Tetro architects have created an idiosyncratic treetop house in the forests of Nova Lima, a modern retreat raised up high above the forest floor
By Jonathan Bell Published
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A home for babassu harvesters in Brazil is centred on community
A rural hub in Brazil connects the babassu harvesters, a female community of workers in Maranhão
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Bottega Veneta celebrates Brazilian culture in São Paulo’s modernist Casa de Vidro
Italian fashion house Bottega Veneta reveals the latest chapter of its ‘The Square’ project, a travelling cultural series that seeks to provide a dialogue with countries around the world
By Jack Moss Published
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Brazil scoops 2023 Golden Lion award for national participation at the Venice Architecture Biennale
The Brazil Pavilion won the prestigious 2023 Golden Lion award for best national participation, as announced at the Venice Architecture Biennale in Italy this weekend - along with more honours for individual and country-led installations
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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The Museum of Amazonian Science offers global hope and sustainability
An 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
By Scott Mitchem Published
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Guto Requena’s Terrace Apartment in Brazil brings outdoor living in
The Terrace Apartment by Estudio Guto Requena is a plant-filled, urban tour de force by the Brazilian architect – and his own home
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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A spectacular Brazilian church evokes the spirit of Niemeyer and Costa
ARQBR Arquitetura e Urbanismo has shaped a dramatic new concrete Brazilian church that emerges from the landscape of the country's Highlands
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Humberto Campana welcomes us to his new São Paulo studio
As one half of Estudio Campana, Humberto Campana built a reputation for elevating found objects into playful furnishings. We visit his new São Paulo studio as he embarks on a solo career
By Beta Germano Published
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Brazil family house by Estúdio Zargos bridges the gap between town and country
Estúdio Zargos designed this elegant modernist house for a steep site in Brazil’s Belo Horizonte
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Treehouse in the Brazilian forest draws on its wooded context
A treehouse by Studio MEMM blends organic forms and architectural gestures to create a space from which to enjoy the wooded natural surroundings
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Flag House brings Brazilian modernism to Canada’s Whistler
Flag House, Canada, by Studio MK27 wins Best Ski Retreat at the 2023 Wallpaper* Design Awards
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Wentz presents innovative furniture incorporating ocean plastic waste
The ‘Mar’ collection by Guilherme Wentz is informed by the sea and features computerised 3D-weaving techniques to transform ocean-borne plastic
By Scott Mitchem Published
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34th São Paulo Bienal arrives at Luma Arles for first European presentation
An exhibition of highlights from the 34th São Paulo Bienal is at Luma Arles, marking its European and tour finale
By Martha Elliott Published
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Espasso launches Arthur Casas furniture in Miami
Design Miami 2022: Espasso presents new Arthur Casas furniture, unveiling the Tapajós collection inspired by Brazilian heritage
By Maria Sobrino Published
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This Brazil mountain retreat is a ‘timeless ruin‘
Bocaina-Paraty House is a timeless Brazil mountain retreat by architects Cicero Ferraz Cruz and Fábio Mosaner
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Brazilian creatives launch Boteco Brasil: a curated World Cup pop-up experience in London
By Ellen Himelfarb Last updated
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The Campana Brothers team up with Fabio Salini on a 'Dangerous Luxury' jewellery line
By JJ Martin Last updated
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World View: Letter from Brazil
The 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
By Scott Mitchem Last updated
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Local studio Saito Arquitetos puts its stamp on David Libeskind’s São Paulo block
The redesign takes its cues from the client’s rich collection of books and passion for cinema
By Ellie Stathaki Last updated
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Marcio Kogan brings Brazilian design to Vietnam with Caye Sereno
By Daven Wu Last updated
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Oscar Niemeyer (1907 - 2012)
By Ellie Stathaki Last updated
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Crisa Santos designs spiritual landmarks in São Paulo park
By Harriet Thorpe Last updated
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House B in São Paulo invites the great outdoors inside
By Ellie Stathaki Last updated