Previous Experiences in Architecture

Between 2002 and 2010 I have worked with experienced architects, designing buildings, restauration, apartment renovation and follow construction

Designing and building using reclaimed material from demolished historical buildings

Chic da Silva Association

Rio de Janeiro / 2006-2010

Social housing (retrofit and newly designed)

French architects visiting Rio, introduced me to a grassroots movement focused on occupying abandoned government buildings in the city center in Rio, that has been emptied since the transfer of Brazilian capital from Rio to Brasilia. The movement found a loophole in the law that prevented eviction, therefore providing free housing for families living under the poverty line.

To acquire the title and funding for renovation, an architecture project was required for one of the buildings (1). I created a workshop with students and

HPG Arquitetura

Rio de Janeiro / 2009-10

Apartment renovations, homes, restaurants and civic uses

Helio Pellegrino as an artist and architect pioneered the movement of using recycling building material in Brazil. He created high-end spaces, that exhale warmth, a tropical aesthetic, and integration with the natural landscape.

For that, we bought demolished homes and our team of artisans was able to enhance the material’s natural beauty and patina of time.

Every project started with doors and windows, and then spaces and dimensions followed that. Crumbled tiles often became murals, floors, and landscape features.

My role was to develop the architect sketches into technical drawings and illustrations, creating spaces, lamps, and furniture. I also lead a small team of interns. The process of using reclaimed material required me to be regularly present at the construction site to guide work. The architect due young architects and this experience lead us to create to social entrepreneurship called Chic da Silva. to age and lifestyle has chosen to focus on the murals, paintings and lamps, so the architecture studio was closed after nearly 30 years. Selected work

The voluntary work received lots of media and lead to an experimental program within the municipal housing department, for seven other occupations at the old port (2) and new social housing in the same area (3).

My role was to develop the start the movement, be part of the association with 5 other partners, develop projects and facilitate work sessions with the residents. The experience lasted for 6 years, and was discontinued due to a new political agenda and lack of funding.

1. Sorting and selecting materials

2. House in Rio de Janeiro

3. Sushi restaurant in São Paulo

4. Hotel and Tourist center at National Park in Rio de Janeiro