Outside of Rio de Janeiro, on a beautiful little beach with amazing blue water, sits a little house with a flowering roof that shades and protects like a big tropical banana leaf. Designed by Mareines + Patalano, the open air abode is meant to encourage interaction and connection between man and nature. With verandas and open spaces in between rooms and no corridors, the tropical beach house is an ideal place for social gatherings and parties. The open layout also takes advantage of trade winds that blow in from the sea, providing natural ventilation and passive cooling.

I want this space! Transitional living indoor to out adjust to the season and weather to expand your living experience. Not for city dwellers with close nosy neighbors!

for my dream home

The building features soaring thin shell roofs and expansive glass curtain walls. Inside, sculptural forms guide travelers through check-in and to their gates. The futuristic terminal was the first to use electronic schedule boards, baggage carousels, and a P/A system.

Grafik180: City Art is a series of artwork inspired by the distinctive architectural element from buildings around the world. Whether a pattern or shape distinguishes these buildings, it's the first layer of visual iconic recognition. The cities in which these buildings reside in are called out by their airport code instead of their names, creating another layer of graphic distinction, akin to the visual alignment between architectural elements and buildings. The codes also function as a beacon of destination, proclaiming the cities' association with inspiring architecture.