Journal
Project notes, material studies, and studio writing.
Design notes · Aug 2026
A house shaped by afternoon light
On the Casa Pinheiros project and the decision to orient the house around its western elevation.
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Materials · Jul 2026
Working with local stone
Notes from the Hotel Serra project on using Minas Gerais quartzite and the economics of local material sourcing.
Project notes · Jun 2026
Casa Brava — project notes
Internal notes on the Casa Brava project: the site, the brief, and the decisions we are still thinking about.
Design notes · May 2026
The architecture of shade
On the veranda, the brise-soleil, and the deep overhang as the most underused tools in tropical residential architecture.
Materials · Apr 2026
Choosing stone for Casa Brava
The long process of selecting the right natural stone for the Casa Brava terracing and pool surround.
Interview · Mar 2026
A conversation with João Silva
We spoke with structural engineer João Silva about his approach to concrete construction and working with small architecture studios.
Materials · Feb 2026
Material notes: Cumaru
Cumaru has appeared in several of our recent projects. Notes on specification, sourcing, and weathering behaviour.
Design notes · Jan 2026
Light, heat, and the São Paulo apartment
On the particular conditions of apartment renovation in São Paulo and what determines success or failure.