Florianópolis is the capital of Santa Catarina state of Brazil. The Carrizo Indians, a Tupi people, were the first inhabitants of the Florianópolis region. Traces of its presence are attested through archaeological sites and sambaquis dating back 4000 years. The Indians called the place Membipe or “mountain along the channel”.
Re-thinking The Future is a global platform for architecture and design. RTF along with our authors has curated a list of top architecture firms in various cities across the globe. Please note that the names are arranged in alphabetical order and are not ranked in any manner.
AF Arquitetura
Scope of services: Commercial, Contest, Real Estate, Interiors, Residential, Urban
Types of Built Projects: Family House, Villa, Hotel, Restaurants, Public Building
Locations of Built Projects: Florianópolis
Style of work: Modern Architecture
Website: www.andrefornari.com
AF, Arquitetura has been operating since 2014, directed by the architect André Fornari, who graduated from the Federal University of Santa Catarina in 2009.
Angelo & Carlin Arquitetura
Scope of services: Architecture, Residential, Commercial, Interior
Types of Built Projects: Family House, Villa, Hotel, Restaurants, Public Building
Locations of Built Projects: Florianópolis
Style of work: Comfort, beauty, functionality
Website: www.angeloecarlin.com.br
Angelo & Carlin Arquitetura e Interiores, coordinated by partners Cristine Angelo Boing and Fernanda Carlin da Silva, has been operating in the Santa Caterina market for 19 years.
Ariane Chiaranda | ArCh | Arquitetura & Design
Scope of services: Architecture, Residential, Commercial, Corporate
Types of Built Projects: Family House, Villa, Hotel, Restaurants, Public Building, Offices
Locations of Built Projects: Florianópolis
Style of work: Simplicity
Website: www.arianechiaranda.com
Ariane Chiaranda has a degree in Architecture and Urbanism from the Federal University of Santa Catarina and has been working in the market since 2005.
Blasi Bahia Arquitetos Associados
Scope of services: Architecture, Residential, Commercial, Public, Private
Types of Built Projects: Family House, Villa, Hotel, Restaurants, Public Building, Offices
Locations of Built Projects: Florianópolis
Style of work: Elegant, sober, creative
Website: www.blasibahia.com.br
These are the principles that guide projects at Blasi Bahia + Associated Architects. The work philosophy is to create elegant, sober, creative environments that last in time.
Bragaglia Arquitetura
Scope of services: Houses, Commercial, Corporate, Residential Buildings, Industrial, Institutional, Interior
Types of Built Projects: SuperMarket, Family House, Villa, Hotel, Restaurants, Public Building, Offices
Locations of Built Projects: Florianópolis
Style of work: Sustainable
Website: www.bragaglia.com.br
Develop and carry out intelligent, viable and sustainable projects. It was for this purpose that Bragaglia Arquitetos Associados was founded in 1986 by the brothers Umberto and Ricardo Bragaglia.
COB Arquitetura
Scope of services: Architecture, Residential, Commercial, Interior
Types of Built Projects: Family House, Villa, Hotel, Restaurants, Private Building, Offices
Locations of Built Projects: Florianópolis
Style of work: Sustainable
Website: www.cobarquitetura.com
Raquel Scussel Guarda an Architect and Urbanist, graduated from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul in 2015. She attended part of the faculty at Università Degli Studi di Firenze, in Florence, Italy, where She improved her knowledge in interior design and restoration.
Delpizzo Arquitetura, Interiores e Gestão de Obras
Scope of services: Residential, Commercial, Corporate, Interiors Architectural
Types of Built Projects: Family House, Villa, Hotel, Restaurants, Offices, Apartments
Locations of Built Projects: Florianópolis
Style of work: As per client requirement
Website: www.delpizzoarquitetura.com.br
Delpizzo Architecture, Interiors and Project Management was conceived by the brothers Cristiana and Giovani Delpizzo with the proposal to deliver high quality architecture and interior services, offering the differential of work management, administration and execution, according to the client’s needs.
Desterro Arquitetos
Scope of services: Residential, Commercial, Corporate, Architectural
Types of Built Projects: Family House, Villa, Hotel, Restaurants, Offices, Apartments
Locations of Built Projects: Florianópolis
Style of work: Contemporary urban space in combination with technology, technical rigor
Website: www.desterro.arq.br
Desterro Arquitetos, located in Florianópolis, is a group of professionals where the city and architecture are discussed, where the exercise of design values the relationship between the individual and the built space at the most different scales.
Dorini Arquitetura
Scope of services: Data Collection, Preliminary Study, Legal Project, Preliminary Draft, Executive Project
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Corporate, Architectural
Locations of Built Projects: Florianópolis
Style of work: Modern Architecture
Website: www.dorini.com.br
Their projects are developed in 5 successive and essential stages for their evolution and improvement, so that throughout the process there is total interaction between architect and client.
Dóris Forte
Scope of services: Residential, Commercial, Corporate, Architectural, Interior Design
Types of Built Projects: Family House, Villa, Hotel, Restaurants, Offices, Apartments
Locations of Built Projects: Florianópolis
Style of work: Unique designs
Website: www.dorisforte.com.br
Graduated in Urbanism and Architecture from the University of Vale do Rio dos Sinos – UNISINOS in 2004. She worked with some renowned architects in RS and moved to Florianópolis in 2008 in search of quality of life.
