architecture

agua_carioca

Ooze is undertaking a study of natural, self-regulating and small-scale water management in informal neighbourhoods in Rio de Janeiro.

Ooze wants to conduct a series of interviews with policy makers, urban designers, NGOs and residents. On the basis of the interviews, Ooze will make a design proposal for the neighbourhood of Maré that incorporates spatial, ecological and social aspects. The results of the study will be presented at the end of 2012 in the CAU (Centro de Arquitetura e Urbanismo) in Rio de Janeiro.

usolicited architecture

Recife might be known for its close historical ties with Holland, but to others it is known as one of the fastest economical growing areas in Brazil. This means a huge building potential but also large-scale urban problems, such as: infrastructure-problems, problems with public space and vacant buildings.

brazilian design

video: 

Brazilian Design: Modern & Contemporary Furniture highlights many new talents, the work of Domingos Tótora, for his sensitivity and expertise in creating high-quality handicrafts made with recycled cardboard; Carlos Motta, with his ability to alternate between the use of light and heavy woods; Rodrigo Almeida, for his constructive coherence in the accumulation of unusual materials and Zanini de Zanine for his eclectic creation and mastery of various techniques.

NYTimes

• sesc

NY Times article “Brazil’s Unique Culture Group Stays Busy Sharing the Wealth” about Danilo Miranda, director of SESC (March 27 2012)

“Our fundamental guiding principle is to use culture as a tool for education and transformation, to improve people’s lives, and we’re in a position to fulfill that mission, thank God,” Mr. Miranda said. “Over the last decade our budget has been doubling every six years or so. It’s incredible, no?”

producaocultural

Brazilian web platform gathers people involved in the cultural field from the whole country.