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Masterplan Marupi and Commercial Center and Public Square in Atins awarded by IAB Sergipe and Maranhão!
It is with great joy that we share that two of our projects have been selected for the IAB 2023 Awards, in the state departments of Sergipe and Maranhão! The Commercial Center and Public Square in Atins, completed in early 2023, was awarded by IAB-Maranhão in the category of Buildings and Projects. The Masterplan developed […]
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Capivari State Park in TRAMA Magazine
The latest edition of the Ecuadorian architecture and design magazine, TRAMA, featured the participation of Nature Urbana through photographs and graphic pieces of Capivari State Park in Campos do Jordão-SP. Completed in 2022, the project has become one of the main examples of landscape architecture and buildings associated with public spaces from the office, gathering […]
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Masterplan Marupi selected at the VI Baku International Architecture Awards
We are delighted to share that one of our most recent projects, the Marupi Masterplan, was awarded at the sixth edition of the Baku International Architecture Awards. Among over 200 submissions, Marupi received the second prize in the category of unbuilt projects, alongside twenty other selected entries. The award, organized by the Ministry of Culture […]
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Natureza Urbana awarded by the BUILD Architecture Awards 2023
We are pleased to announce that we have recently been awarded the title of Best Landscape Architecture Firm in Latin America by the BUILD Architecture Awards 2023 and also the Bus Terminal and Urban Park in São Luís was recognized as the Best Urban Park Design Project. Organized by the British magazine BUILD, this prestigious […]
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Thoughts on the integration of nature and urban development
Recently we have been invited to share our views about development models based on the integration of nature and urban centers on Somos Cidade podcast. Somos Cidade Movement aims to develop and promote urban practices for better development and management of cities, in order to create places for people. Pedro Lira, our founding partner, shared […]
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Architecture as an articulator of transformation initiatives
The era of starchitects, celebrity architects who aimed to carry out dazzling works without major concerns with the surroundings, lost its already diminished meaning in the post-pandemic world.
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How partnerships with the private sector can improve public spaces
Each project has its particularity and proposals are structured in defined axes. Their characteristics help to establish principles and indicators that permeate each project.
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Discover one of the most visited parks in Brazil, Iguaçu
The location of the Iguaçu National Park makes it a great attraction not only for Brazilians, but also for Argentines, Paraguayans and all South American inhabitants.
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Natureza Urbana featured in two publications on Strategic Planning on the Spanish platform Planur-e
We recently gained recognition on the Spanish digital platform Planur-e with two articles discussing the importance of strategic planning in achieving territorial integration, local biodiversity conservation, and spatial transformation through landscape architecture, even in such different scenarios. The first article, published in edition #25 of Planur-e and authored by Manoela Machado and Breno Pilot, “Tourism […]
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Terminal and Urban Park in São Luís in the Vitruvius Projects journal
Recently, an important work carried out by Natureza Urbana was featured in an article on the Vitruvius Portal, one of the main platforms specialized in architecture, urban planning, art, and culture, with a strong presence since the year 2000. “Strategies for the redefinition of public spaces” is the title of the article, written by Breno […]
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International publication “Playful Cities Design Guide” featuring the Terminal and Urban Park in São Luís
The publication organized by CatalyticAction in partnership with Arup, The LEGO Foundation, and PlacemakingX gathers inspiring practices and ideas on how to design and construct playful spaces in contemporary cities, making them accessible, inclusive for different ages and groups, and multifunctional. By emphasizing play as a range of unpredictable, spontaneous, curious, and creative activities, the […]
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9th Tomie Ohtake AkzoNobel Architecture Award Finalist: Terminal and Urban Park in São Luís
Tomie Ohtake AkzoNobel Architecture Award seeks to map and recognize contemporary architectural productions that encompass innovative ways of thinking, producing, transmitting, and transforming spatialities. In its 9th edition, 10 projects were selected in the professional category among 190 entries from 17 Brazilian states, in addition to 3 academic projects. The Terminal and Urban Park, which […]
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The Role of Female Architects in Contemporary Architecture in the Brazilian Context
The architect and urban planner Camila Reis, partner and coordinator of our project team, recently defended her master’s thesis in the postgraduate program of the School of Architecture and Urbanism at the University of São Paulo (FAU-USP), in the field of Architectural Design, with the theme “The Role of Female Architects in Contemporary Architecture in […]
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A new model of concession for tourism in Poços de Caldas-MG
In early March 2023, the concession contract for the tourist attractions circuit in Poços de Caldas-MG came into effect, whose management and operation was assumed by the company Citur (Integrated Tourism Circuit of Poços de Caldas), which will be responsible for carrying out improvement and qualification works for tourism in the city. Natureza Urbana, in […]
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Parque Estadual Capivari in PROJETO Magazine
Recently an article about the Renovation of Capivari State Park developed by Natureza Urbana was published in one of the most influential architecture magazines in Brazil. For 44 years, the PROJETO Magazine has brought together the main trends and references for architecture professionals with regular publications on projects, debates, interviews, and news. Located in one […]
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Pedro Lira lectures in Master’s program on Cities at the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC)
The new Online Master’s program on Cities: El Urbanismo Próximo, was developed by the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC), based in Barcelona, in partnership with Plataforma Redes in order to discuss and elaborate questions and challenges for the development of contemporary cities, focused on Latin America. Pedro Lira, our founding partner, was invited […]
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Praça da Saudade and Parque Capivari highly commended in SRC Design Award
In the last august two of our projects received Highly Commended mentions in the SRC Design Award 2021, as outstanding works in proposing creative solutions for dynamic and innovative urban landscapes. Our award-winning projects were the proposals for urban requalification of the Capivari State Park, in Campos do Jordão-SP, and Praça da Saudade, in São […]
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Bus terminal and Urban Park in São Luís in the german magazine IAKS-Sb
Our project for the Bus Terminal and Urban Park in São Luís-MA was the subject of an article in the latest issue of the german magazine SB / International Magazine for Sports, Leisure and Recreational Facilities. The magazine is bimonthly published by IAKS / International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities, praising various works of […]
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Capivari Park Stage opening and major event for Campos do Jordão
Campos do Jordão’s first Summer Festival took place in the renovated Capivari Park during january and february of 2022. The city is one of the main tourists destination in the countryside of São Paulo, for those who chase the beatiful mountain landscape of these lands. The event took place alongside with the opening of Capivari […]
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Public markets: gastronomy and socioeconomic development
Public markets were consolidated as fundamental areas in the formation of urban identities and for the development of local commerce.
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Concession of the Iguaçu National Park
We were privileged and proud to participate in the structuring of the Iguaçu National Park concession, in a consortium with BF Capital and Azevedo Sette Advogados. Natureza Urbana was responsible for the technical-operational modelling, proposing the design of visitation, services and interventions (infrastructure projects), with the aim of strengthening the visitor’s experience with nature. The […]
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Natureza Urbana on Archdaily
Some of our built projects are on Archdaily, which is a great portal for projects and news in the field of architecture and urbanism. There are projects carried out in São Luís do Maranhão, focused on urban regeneration, requalification of cities and urban infrastructure. The full news here, just click.
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IAB 2021 Award
Natureza Urbana has four projects awarded by the IAB 2021.
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New paths in Serra do Mar
The Caminhos do Mar Nucleus is located in Serra do Mar Park and has 274 hectares of Atlantic Forest and historical monuments dating back to the early twentieth century. It’s well worth the ride!
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The future of a postcard, Ibirapuera Park (Parque Ibirapuera)
n addition to its socio-environmental relevance, Ibirapuera Park is a historical icon and landmark in Brazilian modern architecture, housing a set of listed buildings designed by architect Oscar Niemeyer.
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