Three Brazilian Studios Debut Experimental Pavilions at Inaugural Architecture Biennial
On March 25, 2026, the first-ever Brazilian Architecture Biennial (BAB) commenced at São Paulo's Ibirapuera Park. The exhibition, Pátio Metrópole, showcased innovative pavilions from three architectural firms: Superlimão, H2C Arquitetura, and Vida de Vila. Superlimão's Casa Superlimão is crafted from 3D-printed concrete and draws inspiration from banana leaf stems. Vida de Vila's Casa Trussardi features traditional taipa cladding. Collaborating with Renault, H2C Arquitetura created Casa Leve, a lightweight structure that can be disassembled. Raphael Tristão, a co-founder of BAB, emphasized the event's goal of perceiving architecture as an experiential journey. The masterplan was developed by Brazilian architect Leonardo Zanatta. The biennial will continue until April 30, 2026.
Key facts
- The inaugural Brazilian Architecture Biennial runs from March 25 to April 30, 2026.
- The event is held at Ibirapuera Park in São Paulo, Brazil.
- Three pavilions were presented in the Pátio Metrópole exhibition outside Oscar Niemeyer's Pavilion of Brazilian Culture.
- Superlimão's pavilion uses 3D-printed concrete, a technique described as 'little-used in Brazil.'
- Vida de Vila's pavilion employs traditional taipa cladding and earthen materials.
- H2C Arquitetura's pavilion was created in partnership with French automotive company Renault.
- BAB co-founder Raphael Tristão stated the biennial proposes architecture as an experiential way of reading Brazil.
- Brazilian architect Leonardo Zanatta executed the masterplan for the biennial program.
Entities
Artists
- Lula Gouveia
- Leonardo Zanatta
- Raphael Tristão
- Oscar Niemeyer
- Everson Martins
- Sirlei Oldoni
- Adriano Pacelli
Institutions
- Superlimão
- H2C Arquitetura
- Vida de Vila
- Brazilian Architecture Biennial (BAB)
- Renault
- Dezeen
Locations
- São Paulo
- Brazil
- Ibirapuera Park
Sources
- Dezeen —