Rio de Janeiro Architecture | Rio de Janeiro better known as Rio, attracts tons of visitors every year to its beaches, tropical vegetation and the unique urban architecture of Rio. Recently Rio, a Carioca Landscape between mountains and the sea, has been announced as the World Capital of Architecture 2020 in an initiative by UNESCO, the first metropolis to receive this title. Without doubt, the architects in Rio have played a major part in this glory. It’s however impossible to separate the the architects in Rio from the Architecture firms in Rio – they are closely connected.
Rio de Janeiro architecture is extravagant as it is a mixture of old Cathedrals and Urban Architecture. The history of the architecture of Rio has been dominated by Modernist Architecture Movement where buildings like the Museu De Arte Contemporanea de Niteroi, Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro and Instituto Moreira Salles gaining attention for their unusual design approach. Many architects in Rio de Janeiro have gained popularity over the years, with structures like the Museum of Tomorrow by Santiago Calatrava and Cidade Das Artes by Christian de Portzamparc. The architects in Rio de Janeiro are either owners or partners of some of the best architecture firms in Rio de Janeiro or other cities in the world.
These modernist buildings are worth a visit by architects around the world as the current top architects in Rio de Janeiro are functioning to establish eco-friendly, innovative and cost-efficient architecture in Rio de Janeiro.
Here is a list of the top 30 Architecture firms/ architects in Rio De Janeiro, arranged in alphabetical order-
A + Arquitetura | Top Architecture Firms/ Architects in Rio de Janeiro
Scope of services: Architecture, Urban design
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Hospitality, Retrofit
Locations of Built Projects: Rio de Janeiro
Style of work: Contemporary, Architectural Conservation, Sustainability
Website: amaisarquitetura.com.br
Aecom
Scope of services: Architecture, Interior Design, Urban Design, Master planning.
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Corporate, Institutional, Hospitality, Healthcare, Transportation.
Locations of Built Projects: Worldwide.
Style of work: They take on the most complex challenges and pioneer innovative solutions that make a positive and lasting impact.
Website: aecom.com
Alexandre Magno Arquitetura
Scope of services: Architecture, Interior Design.
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Incorporation, Corporate, Retail.
Locations of Built Projects: Rio De Janeiro
Style of work: Contemporary, Modern, Experimental
Website: alexandremagnoarquitetura.com.br
Anderson Ferreira Architecture
Scope of services: Architecture, Interior Design.
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Incorporation, Corporate, Retail.
Locations of Built Projects: United States of America
Style of work: Contemporary, Modern, Sustainability
Website: andersonferreira.arq.br
Antunes Schor Arquitetos – Bernardo Schor
Scope of services: Architecture, Interior Design
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial
Locations of Built Projects: Worldwide.
Style of work: The partners have been working on contemporary architecture for more than 35 years. They are passionate about working on residential and commercial projects while playing the volume and colors of the space.
Website: antuneseschor.com.br
Arcadis
Scope of services: Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Master planning.
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Institutional, Industrial, Retail, Transport.
Locations of Built Projects: Across Globe
Style of work: The firm works on Modern Architecture while experimenting with materials and forms.
Website: arcadis.com
Arch Lab
Scope of services: Architecture, Interior Design, Urban Design
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Public Infrastructure.
Locations of Built Projects: Brazil
Style of work: Contemporary Architecture with the use of authentic materials such as glass, steel, and concrete to gain sustainability.
Website: archlab.com.br
Architecture Office Leila Dionizios
Scope of services: Architecture, Interior Design, Urban Design.
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Sports, Industrial, Institutional.
Locations of Built Projects: Brazil and abroad.
Style of work: Architecture Leila Dionizios uses neutral tones and strong colors to coordinate the design, she also specializes in lighting projects.
Website: leiladionizio.com
BCMF Arquitetos
Scope of services: Architecture, Interior Design, Urban Design.
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Sports, Industrial, Institutional.
Locations of Built Projects: Brazil and abroad.
Style of work: Innovative designs.
Website: bcmfarquitetos.com
Bernardes Arquitetura
Scope of services: Architecture, Interior Design, Urban Design.
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial.
Locations of Built Projects: Rio De Janerio, Sao Paulo, Lisbon.
Style of work: Disseminating their ideas and ideals through the dissemination of projects and the promotion of research and actions such as exhibitions/publications that aim to further enrich existing collections.
Website: bernardesarq.com.br
