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As the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 kicks off in Abu Dhabi, Emirates Nature–WWF and Natureza Urbana are pleased to present a new report that positions ecotourism as a powerful tool for conservation and community-led development. With forewords by H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism, and Laila Mostafa Abdullatif, […]

Architect and urban planner Júlia Ximenes, partner-coordinator of several relevant projects in recent years at Natureza Urbana, recently defended her master’s dissertation at the postgraduate program of the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism of the University of São Paulo (FAU-USP), in the area of Urban Planning, with the theme “Public interest in dispute: the use […]

It is with immense joy that we share the significant recognition of two projects from our office at the international LIV Hospitality Design Awards 2023! The Marupi Masterplan, developed in 2022 and located in the municipality of Uruçuca-BA, was awarded in the Lodges category alongside two other works. The project sought to design a diverse […]

We are thrilled to announce that we have had three projects selected for the UIA Guide for the Global Agenda 2030, organized by the International Union of Architects (UIA) and developed based on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established by the UN in 2015 to be achieved by 2030. Among nearly 100 selected works, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Public markets were consolidated as fundamental areas in the formation of urban identities and for the development of local commerce.

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 […]

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.

Natureza Urbana has four projects awarded by the IAB 2021.

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!

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.