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Aníbal Building / Bernardes Arquitetura

October 04, 2016

Architects: Bernardes Arquitetura
Area: 1020 m²
Year: 2015
Manufacturers: panoramah!®, Acor, CAP Maison Marcenaria, CAP Maison Marcenaria; Grifel Marcenaria;, Carpinta, +12Deca, Estrutural JK Engenharia, Foscarini, Frioterm, Grifel Marcenaria, Lumini, Lumini, Erco, Foscarini, Metal Bagno, OWA, OWA (work spaces); Carpinta (wet areas);, Tecnosystem, Toto-12
Professionals: 6D, Abilitá, Frioterm, ILuz, Noise

2016 Olympics: Two Legacies for Rio

September 02, 2016

Just over a week ago in beautiful Rio de Janeiro the Olympic Games, the world's largest sporting event, came to an end. The Games, as well as the FIFA World Cup, have been a driving force for the city over the last six and a half years. In the wake of the frenzy caused by the much-anticipated event, Rio will have the Paralympics, which will take place between the 7th and 18th of September. But then what?

The word "legacy" being associated with major world events is nothing new. We see it used a lot when referring to the Olympics and the World Cup, and it’s come up time and time again in recent years when we look at the lasting effects these events have had on host cities like Barcelona (1992), Athens (2004), Beijing (2008) and London (2012). Essentially, the issue revolves around some fundamental questions: Who are the major beneficiaries of the "legacy" of the Olympic Games? Were the huge public investments worth it? Will there be any improvement for the general population? Can the equipment that was built be adapted for everyday use?

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Rio 2016 Olympics: The Dancing Pavilion / Estúdio Guto Requena

August 22, 2016

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Architects: Estudio Guto Requena: Estúdio Guto Requena
Area: 300 m²
Year: 2016
Professionals: D3

Coca-Cola Pavilion / Atelier Marko Brajovic

August 15, 2016

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Architects: Atelier Marko Brajovic
Area: 3500 m²

"Rio: Beyond the Map" Uses 360 Degree Videos to Tell a Different Reality of the Favelas in Rio

August 13, 2016

Google recently launched a new platform "Rio: Beyond the Map," showing Rio's favelas using 360º videos. The tool also includes panoramas more than three thousand images and historical exhibitions of Rio de Janeiro. The project integrates Google Arts & Culture, which brings art collections from around the world.

Henning Larsen's Danish Pavilion Opens at Rio 2016

August 08, 2016

The Henning Larsen Architects-designed Danish Pavilion has opened to the public on Ipanema Beach to celebrate Denmark's participation in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. The pavilion is the only national pavilion at the games, and contains displays featuring Danish companies and products. The design takes inspiration from the nation's seafaring and yachting traditions, while programmable LED lights allow the pavilion to resemble a number of different flags from bird's eye view.

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Rio 2016 Olympic Handball Arena / Lopes Santos e Ferreira Gomes Arquitetos + OA | Oficina de Arquitetos

August 07, 2016

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Architects: Lopes Santos e Ferreira Gomes Arquitetos, OA | Oficina de Arquitetos
Year: 2016

Olympic Field Hockey Center / Vigliecca & Associados

August 05, 2016

Architects: Vigliecca & Associados
Year: 2016

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All The Architecture To See in Rio de Janeiro During the 2016 Olympics

August 05, 2016

Rio de Janeiro is a city of sights and sounds. As diverse as its people is the collection of impressive architecture found in Brazil’s second most populous city—from Eurocentric historical architecture to 20th century regionalist modern marvels, not to mention the city’s growing crop of contemporary cultural venues. The combination of mountainous terrain, lush rainforest, and the ocean inspires many to create lively and unique architecture.

In preparation for the 2016 Summer Olympics, the city has enlisted a crop of internationally renowned architects including Santiago Calatrava, whose work joins Rio's existing masterpieces from architects such as Oscar Niemeyer. But apart from its "Capital A" Architecture, the city of Rio is home to thousands of residents living in the now-famous favelas—interesting subjects of inquiry for those interested in the concept of spontaneous urban growth. There’s a building for just about every architecture fan visiting Rio this year or anytime in the future.

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JR Creates Multiple Art Installations Throughout Rio de Janeiro

August 05, 2016

JR is an anonymous artist who owns the biggest art gallery in the world. His exhibits are available on the streets, free of charge catching the attention of people who are not typical museum visitors. His work is thought provoking and mixes art and act.

JR is known worldwide for projects such as Portrait of a Generation (2006), Women Are Heroes (2008), and Face 2 Face (2007). The latter is a piece which through portraits of people made with a wide angle lens, printed in large scale and pasted on city walls was able to generate a reaction from the public.

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Deodoro Olympic Park Rio 2016 / Vigliecca & Associados

August 04, 2016

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Architects: Vigliecca & Associados
Area: 2500000 m²
Year: 2016

Timelapse in 10K Shows Details of Daily Life in Rio de Janeiro

August 04, 2016

Photographer and filmmaker Joe Capra, known for Scientifantastic, filmed and produced the video '10328x7760 - The 10K Demo', which is exactly what the title implies, a timelapse video resolution in 10K of the city of Rio de Janeiro. For those who are not familiar with the technical specifications, this resolution is about 10 times higher than the traditional Full HD (1920 x 1080px), which is the maximum resolution of most monitors sold today.

Leblon Offices / Richard Meier & Partners

August 04, 2016

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Architects: Richard Meier & Partners
Area: 7030 m²
Year: 2016
Manufacturers: Alucomaxx, KABA Charon

Adaptation of Olympic Shooting Center Rio 2016 / Vigliecca & Associados

August 03, 2016

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Architects: Vigliecca & Associados: Vigliecca & Associados
Area: 53500 m²
Year: 2016

Olympic Radical Park Rio 2016 / Vigliecca & Associados

August 02, 2016

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Architects: Vigliecca & Associados
Area: 450000 m²
Year: 2016

Richard Meier & Partners Complete Office Building in Rio de Janeiro

August 02, 2016

Richard Meier & Partners has completed their first project in South America, a 7-story, sustainable office building in the Rio de Janeiro neighborhood of Leblon. The building will feature concrete, glass and vertical gardens, and will serve as the new international headquarters for top Brazilian investment firm VINCI Partners. The structure consists of open office spaces looking out onto several private interior courtyards and a series of terraces that create a connection with the main urban thoroughfare of Bartolomeu Mitre Avenue.

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More Struggles Ahead of Rio Olympics as Ramp Collapses at Sailing Venue

August 01, 2016

With the opening ceremony of the Rio de Janeiro Olympics fast approaching, the city’s preparations have hit another setback. The main ramp at Marina da Gloria, which will serve as the Olympic sailing venue over the next few weeks, has partially collapsed. The structure was intended for temporary use as the main access point for boats to enter the water. No one was injured in the incident.