Oscar Niemeyer‘s spectacular Marquesa bench is spotlighted in the September issue of Elle Decor’s What’s Hot – Dispatches From World Design feature. Representative of Niemeyer’s signature curves, which conjure the sinuosity of Rio de Janeiro’s mountainous landscape and sensual women, here … Continue reading
A series of short films by Brazilian architect Isay Weinfled have been recently made available, each being uploaded every two weeks in the app IW Filmes. Isay Weinfeld’s spectacular shorts give virtual tours of some of his most visionary and celebrated … Continue reading
Sixty years ago Sergio Rodrigues designed his first piece of furniture, marking the beginning of a celebrated career as designer and architect while branding Brazilian mid-century aesthetic along the way. That piece was the Mocho, which Rodrigues took inspiration from a … Continue reading
This Wednesday, August 13th from 5 – 6pm, the Consulate General of Brazil in New York will host a viewing and cocktail reception for the exhibition Esperança Terena, a photographic project by Eliseu Cavalcante that documents Brazil’s indigenous Terena community. … Continue reading
Brazilian gelataria A.B. Biagi, with shop in Nolita, is now serving sorbet and gelato at ESPASSO! For the month of August, A.G. Biagi’s ice-cream cart will be parked at ESPASSO’s TriBeCa showroom, offering Brazilian-inspired flavors, such as chocolate brigadeiro, Romeo and … Continue reading
Located in the famous beach town of Trancoso in Bahia, Brazil, architect Debora Aguiar created a contemporary beach house by integrating modern and rustic elements onto the paradisiacal setting. Replete with comfort, simplicity and elegance, the interiors of the Areia … Continue reading
Modern and contemporary Brazilian furniture pieces make part of the elegant interior design of the Cancun Louis Vuitton boutique. Selected for the project are re-editions of Branco & Preto‘s M3 sofa and M1 armchair, both originally designed in 1950, and the … Continue reading
