The future is Guarani

"For those who do not understand our language, I will translate. The Guarani people were like a river flowing slowly in its course when a giant stone was thrown into the stream. The water splashed into many corners. And the survivors are here today gathered together," says the Guarani-Kaiowá Anastácio Peralta, under the nodding eyes of his 'relatives' from Argentina, Bolivia and Paraguay. With this introduction I would like to talk a little about the Guarani people and how they can serve as inspiration for architecture in the future, forming a utopian relationship with nature. The Guarani people of Brazil have a rich cultural heritage that is rooted in their deep connection to the natural world. Their way of life, which emphasized harmony and balance with the environment, can provide inspiration for architects and urban planners as we look towards a more sustainable future. By studying the Guarani's approach to architecture, we can learn how to design buildings that are not only beautiful and functional, but also respectful of the natural world. For the Guarani, architecture was not just about shelter, but about creating spaces that facilitated social interaction and community cohesion. Their traditional buildings were constructed using local materials such as wood, bamboo, and thatch, and were designed to blend in seamlessly with their surroundings. They utilized natural ventilation and lighting techniques to minimize their energy consumption and promote healthy indoor environments. As we strive to create a utopia for our future society, we can draw on the wisdom of the Guarani to design buildings and cities that are in harmony with the natural world, and that promote social interaction, community cohesion, and a sense of well-being. By integrating these principles into our architectural designs, we can create a sustainable future that is both beautiful and functional. The Guarani people, considered the oldest indigenous group in Brazil, possess a rich cultural heritage that has been fragmented due to various social transformations. Understanding the configuration of the first dwellings in the national territory is not only important for historical and cultural memory, but also for understanding the relationship between humans and the living space in contemporary times. To this end, a qualitative research was conducted with a focus on narratives that describe, through documentary and bibliographic records, the customs and relationships that occur within their dwellings. The result is a brief documentation of the origins of cultural diversity, with an emphasis on behavioral approaches from the perspective of housing and the role of women within this society. By studying the architecture of the Guarani people, we can learn valuable lessons about their harmonious relationship with the environment and how to design buildings that are respectful of nature. The traditional dwellings of the Guarani were constructed using locally sourced materials, such as wood and thatch, and were designed to blend seamlessly into the landscape. Furthermore, the role of women within Guarani society is also an important aspect to consider when discussing their dwellings. Women were responsible for the construction and maintenance of the homes, and their knowledge of local materials and building techniques was highly valued. By understanding the architecture and social customs of the Guarani people, we can gain insights into sustainable and respectful building practices that can inform our own approach to architecture and urban planning. Throughout this project, I will not only be discussing the Guarani people, but they were the starting point for the idea. There are many other indigenous communities in Brazil that deserve recognition and attention, including the Xingu tribes, the Yanomami people, the riverine communities, and the isolated tribes. Each of these groups has unique cultural practices, customs, and ways of life that are important to preserve and understand. By exploring the diversity of indigenous communities in Brazil, we can gain a greater appreciation for their contributions to the country's heritage and identity. All images were created using Stable Diffusion Ai.

Discrete Joinery

Joinery of human and artificial intelligence Set in a tranquil landscape, the design draws from traditional Japanese timber joinery, reinterpreted through a discrete, Artificial Intelligence defined discrete joinery. This discrete system serves as a bridge between crafts and computation. A combinatorial design process —both artistic and artificial—assembling modular components into aggregated, functional structures. Design exploration centered on square and rectangular prisms, inspired by the geometric logic of Japanese timber architecture. These elements were multiplied, stacked, and composed into dense forms and spatial expressions. It is within this dialogue—between the art and the algorithm, redefining what it means to craft art.

Reminiscence

Plato envisions death as the soul’s liberation, a passage to eternity through reincarnation; not an end, but a transformation. The loss of loved ones is life’s deepest sorrow, an absence that lingers in memory. Baubotanik architecture intertwines living trees with technical joinery, while tree burial pods cradle remains within biodegradable cocoons, blossoming into new life. As these trees take root, an exhibition of remembrance unfolds; a sacred grove where nature bridges the living and the departed, offering a poetic reflection on all that we lose and rediscover.

Re-Integrating Landscape

Over time, Piacenza has transformed from a Roman city into a walled settlement shaped by centuriation, with agricultural systems on its periphery that still define the local landscape. The city’s strategic location has attracted global logistics and manufacturing industries, especially post-industrial revolution, bringing economic potential but also challenges. The rapid industrial expansion has led to environmental degradation, health issues, reduced biodiversity, and threats to the historical and natural heritage. Industries now encroach upon key ecological corridors like the Nure Stream and Po River, increasing pollution and flood risks, while prioritizing vehicular traffic over sustainable mobility. This project seeks to balance industry, nature, and agriculture through a strategy of "re-integrating the landscape" reclaiming underused and abandoned spaces to establish a connected network of green and public areas. It proposes: Biodiversity conservation in agricultural zones near ecological corridors. Buffer zones between industry and farmland to address environmental concerns. Green and public spaces within industrial areas to enhance quality of life for workers and residents. At the heart of this network are cascinas remnants of Piacenza’s agricultural past reimagined with contemporary uses. These interventions form the foundation for a future model of sustainable industrial development, where economic growth and ecological resilience go hand in hand.

Asian Studies Center - University of Brasília

The proposal "towards a neo -original architecture" presents the creation of the Center for Asian Studies (Ceasia) as an architectural model based on seven principles that integrate tradition, innovation, sustainability and cultural identity. Developed as a diplomation work at FAU-UNB, The project proposes a critical response to the homogenization of modern architecture, rescuing original constructive techniques - both Brazilian and Asian - to conceive a space that respects the environment, values ​​history and dialogue with the present. The original neo architecture emerges as a new design paradigm, which proposes buildings such as living organisms, deeply rooted in the local and cultural context, articulating sustainable materials, bioclimatic practices and a transdisciplinary appeal. CEASIA, in addition to supplying Neasia's infrastructure deficiency at UnB, seeks to be a symbolic and functional space of convergence between Brazil and Asia, Materializing, through architecture, a cultural, academic and environmental link.

Biophilic Air-Purification Towers

In a city ravaged by pollution, new technology emerges as a solution to deal with the environmental crisis. Artificial nature, cybernetics and biotechnology are three key areas being explored to create a sustainable living environment for our inhabitants. Artificial nature involves creating green spaces and natural habitats within an urban environment using techniques that replicate the natural world. In polluted cities, these spaces help purify the air, provide natural habitats for wildlife, and create a more comfortable and healthy living environment. Cybernetics integrates technology and biology to create more efficient and effective systems. This may include using sensors and data analytics to monitor and manage environmental conditions and developing more sophisticated methods for waste management and resource allocation. Biotechnology is the application of engineering principles to biological systems. In polluted cities, this includes developing genetically modified plants that can absorb pollutants from the air and creating artificial trees that generate electricity from solar panels. A skyscraper visualized as a biophilic air purification tower with glass walls that let in natural light is an example of how these technologies can be combined to create a sustainable living environment. Towers not only serve as beautiful design features, they also serve a functional purpose, purifying the air and creating a healthier living environment for its residents. Taken together, these new technologies offer hope for creating a better future in a world ravaged by pollution and the environmental crisis.

Net Zero Energy Office Building:

This project envisions a forward-thinking office building designed with a strong focus on sustainability. The concept is centered around Net Zero Energy, which means the building generates as much energy as it consumes throughout the year — all through clean, renewable sources.

Sylva Pod

This modular home blends traditional Japanese craftsmanship with modern eco-technologies to create a resilient, inclusive, and climate-responsive dwelling. Prefabricated cassette walls—made from waterproof plasterboard, structural plywood, and recycled glass-wool—form a ductile system that flexes during earthquakes and returns intact, combining safety with elegance. A cross-laminated timber roof, inspired by kake-zukuri temples, invites reflection beneath its warm, fragrant canopy. Solar-tracking louvers harvest energy and visually connect the neighborhood to the sun’s rhythm, while algae bioreactor façades clean greywater, capture carbon, and generate biofuel. Hinged wooden panels open to merge indoor and public life for markets or performances, then close for peace and privacy. Universal design ensures accessibility for all, and embedded sensors monitor structural health, fostering collective safety and trust. This home is not just a shelter—it is a living, breathing civic organism that nurtures social connection, environmental stewardship, and spiritual grounding in daily life.

Sectional Perspective of a Maggie Center for Cancer Care

Maggie Center for Cancer Care at Cleveland Clinic, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Collective Housing

The idea of ​​the project arises as an exchange between vegetation, architecture and inhabitants, connecting all of them as a great symbiotic organism, in which the pedestrian has priority rather than the vehicle to strengthen the proposal for community life. Nature shapes the design of the project from the implementation of orchards, ramps in the ground and buried housing typologies, implementation of a relationship of the project with nature. The heights and scale of the immediate context are also taken into account for the proposal of typologies of homes and commercial premises.

AMI EÑE BOE Cultural Learning Workshop

"Upon arrival at the nest, he finds himself sheltered between the natural green and the emerging green, connecting the stranger with the habitat." Johana Mendoza Knowledge, like the jungle, is an ecosystem of interrelationships that are configured in the form of a network. The jungle is composed of different plant layers such as: the ground, undergrowth, canopy, emerging layer and refuge, all of them are connected and function as one. The project seeks the idea of a nest as a refuge that is in constant connection with nature.

Yutzupino Cabins

project located in the amazon region of ecuador (Yasuni), master plan proposed to create local activities for the community., Cabins, proposed to be built by the community, local materials. Generate resources through a circular economy Community tourism project Master Plan: 1. Conserve resources 2. Regenerate the affected territory 3. Preserve the language 4. Co-learn

Blend of Architecture & Fun

intersection of art, architecture and nature. I seek to humanize the way we see architecture, creating a personal and close bond to exploit our creative side. In this way, my work parallels the multiple layers of perception involved in the experience of architectural space. I hope to reveal something more spontaneous and enjoyable, drawing attention to the ways that we construct the world by looking at it.

Museum of Emotions

The fast pace of life, the constant noise, both urban and informational, cause constant fatigue, tension and loss of contact with oneself. In response to this growing overload, more and more people are seeking an escape into nature as the simplest yet profound form of therapy. It is this need to return to silence, to the primordial rhythm of nature, to breathe deeply in solitude that became the starting point for the Museum of Emotions project as a form of land art - an architecture of silence and reflection. The project involves the creation of a space where it becomes possible not only to physically disconnect from everyday life, but also to make a true inner journey into oneself. The inspiration came from mountain hiking, the desire not only to reach the goal, but the process itself, the preparation and the hardship. The reasons why we choose to walk or climb, such as the views, fresh air, silence, birdsong, time spent alone or with loved ones. The building has been blended into the slope of Pilsko Mountain, overlooking Babia Góra and the distant Tatra Mountains, and is meant to be a place to stop, breathe and focus on the landscape and oneself. It is a space where the brutalist austerity of concrete meets the delicacy of the landscape, creating a monumental monument that emphasizes the beauty of nature, light, shadow, silence, the sound of trees and the sky. Subsequent sequences of rooms were designed as zones of contemplation with framed views of the mountains, places to observe the sky in seclusion, or rooms of silence where light plays a central role. “Museum of Emotions” as a form of land art does not collect physical exhibits, instead becoming a backdrop for an emotional experience. It is an open space, accessible to anyone seeking silence, breath and a moment of solitude among nature.

Agua Residences by Citi Developers

Agua by Citi Developers is a serene intersection of water, light, and elevated living. You can see the reflection of light played out throughout the project in different ways. Designed for the Dubai skyline, the project carries a calm elegance that flows through every surface, from mirrored facades to the gentle curve of its poolside terraces. We partnered with Citi to create lifelike visuals that could do more than showcase architecture—they needed to sell a feeling. Agua, which means light in Spanish, isn’t just a development, it's a rhythm, a reflection, and a serene retreat.

Cenotaph for Aryabhatta

This monument is inspired by Étienne-Louis Boullée’s vision of "A Cenotaph for Newton" and is dedicated to the ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer Aryabhatta. Reflecting the intellectual parallels between Newton and Aryabhatta, the design adopts Boullée’s idea of sublime and geometric purity.

KuNdali- A Marriage Garden

A marriage garden concept created to cater to requirements of a typical Indian wedding. Kundali is an astrological instrument referred to predict a person's life events by looking at the planetary positions. Since marriage marks an important event of one's life, it becomes advisable to refer to these for gauging compatibility of the couple in marriage.

rome revisited: augsburg’s ancient past

transforming existing structures into museums

AboVe

The plot of the project is located in Greece, specifically in the island of Santorini also known as "Thira". The design consists of 13 different types of small independent apartments located in the local community of Vourvoulos in the northern part of the island. The proposal was very challenging and it had to be visualized as realistically as possible, since it is a project that directly interacts with nature. Our design proposal objective was to create an architectural proposal that respects and blends into the given location. This was succeeded thought a variety of design attempts and visualizations that led us to the final result we propose today.

ELEVATE

Perched on Klakkur, the villa commands breath-taking views of the Faroe Islands’ towering cliffs and emerald landscapes, drawing direct inspiration from the raw beauty of the North Atlantic. Designed to harmonize with its environment, the structure follows the natural contours of the terrain, using materials and forms that echo the surrounding geology. Floor-to-ceiling glass walls dissolve boundaries between interior and exterior, inviting light and scenery into the living spaces. Every element is crafted to enhance the connection with nature, offering a serene retreat that feels both modern and timeless.

Between Blue and Timber

Napak Tilas Tropika

Napak Tilas Tropika emerges not simply as a residence, but as a retreat house—a sanctuary where a family can slow down, reconnect, and immerse themselves in the calm rhythm of nature. Elevated by the position, the home offers moments of quiet reflection, shared meals, and effortless connection with the landscape. It becomes a place of warmth and restoration—where architecture supports the joy of being present, together.

Human Acts

This image visualizes a space imagined after reading Human Acts by Han Kang, which depicts the Gwangju Democratic Uprising of 1980.

Tishkovo

Design | Respace Year | 2025 Visualization | Xenia Soft | 3dsMax + Corona Renderer, Photoshop, Kling AI, Cupcut

Tropical house

Design | Born buro Year | 2023 Visualization | Xenia Soft | 3dsMax + Corona Renderer, Photoshop

Study Room Project

Modern Minimalist Home Office This project showcases a modern minimalist home office designed to balance functionality, comfort, and aesthetics. The space integrates natural elements with sleek finishes, creating an environment that enhances productivity while maintaining a warm and inviting atmosphere. The design features a built-in wooden desk seamlessly integrated into a custom wall unit with vertical shelving for both storage and display. The backdrop combines vertical wooden slats with clean white cabinetry, adding texture and visual depth. Neutral tones dominate the palette, light oak flooring, soft white walls, and warm wood accents, ensuring a calming and focused workspace. Large indoor plants are strategically placed on either side of the desk, introducing biophilic elements that improve air quality and create a refreshing atmosphere. Artwork and subtle decorative pieces further personalize the space without overwhelming its simplicity. Overall, the design emphasizes functionality through efficient use of space, while its minimalist aesthetic, natural finishes, and thoughtful lighting create a refined home office that promotes concentration, creativity, and well-being.

Bio 3.0 Tower

Bio 3.0 is a design proposal for an innovative mixed-use office complex owned by Google and located in Ikeja, Lagos. Inspired by the concept of an insect cocoon, the project symbolizes the growth and development of creative ideas, offering co-working spaces that foster collaboration among small businesses as well as lettable spaces for medium-sized establishments. The design reflects Google’s culture within the socio-economic context of Lagos through a three-part nature-inspired philosophy: Biomorphism—drawing form from nature, Biomimicry—adapting nature’s problem-solving strategies, and Bioutilization—leveraging natural elements to enhance building performance. This vision is captured in a striking nighttime render, contrasting the building against its surroundings and evoking a calm close to a long day of innovation and work.

Villa 0022: The Glass & Timber Residence

As both the Architectural Designer and 3D visualizer of this project, my goal for bringing the client's vision to life, is to create a residence that feels contemporary yet warm, with a strong dialogue between modern design and natural materials. The composition is guided by clean lines and bold geometric volumes, softened by vertical wooden cladding that introduces texture and warmth to the concrete façade. Expansive glazing and sleek glass railings blur the boundary between inside and outside, allowing light to animate the interiors while framing views of the surrounding greenery. Wide overhangs and horizontal lines emphasize openness and provide natural shading, enhancing comfort. The landscape and fencing were carefully integrated to complement the architecture without overwhelming it, ensuring the home feels both private and welcoming. Through this design and visualization, I aimed to communicate a modern lifestyle—refined, functional, and harmoniously connected to its environment.

Rookies Coffee Shop

I see The Rookies to be like a guild. And guilds from time immemorial, have a common meeting spot. The Rookies already have discord for their online spot, but what of a physical location. What would that look and feel like? So taking inspiration from various tarvan designs and with a blend of modern cafe designs, The Rookies Coffee Shop was born.

The poetess

La Poetisa is conceived as a Center for Artistic Interpretation that seeks to reinterpret the essence of poetry across all disciplines. Its architecture becomes a metaphor for the poet’s soul—transparent, crystalline, and open—revealing its inner depths rather than concealing them. At the heart of the building, an elegant helical staircase emerges as a subtle gesture of liberation: a line that escapes the volume, embodying the poet’s desire to rise, to transcend, to express. The curved elements composing the structure incline toward the sky, evoking a constant search for flight. Every surface, void, and reflection is designed as an invitation to perceive the vulnerability and freedom inherent to artistic creation. La Poetisa is not merely a building; it is a voice sculpted in form, a luminous refuge where architecture becomes verse, and space itself becomes a living poem.

Vaganova Russian Ballet School Studio Museum

"Inspired by the flow and elegance of classical dance, the Vaganova Studio-Museum emerges as a sculpture in motion within the forests of Mount Rocco, Kobe. Organic and enveloping curves evoke arabesques and port de bras, integrating architecture into the landscape as a breathing body. Light shells and a metallic framework converge into a structure that seems to float, conveying both delicacy and strength through fluid lines that dialogue with nature. This building is not only a place to learn or exhibit ballet; it is an emotional refuge. In a society where silence often prevails under cultural pressures, ballet here becomes language and liberation. Every interior and exterior space—the studios, galleries, and courtyards—are conceived as extensions of the dancing body, a stage where technique roots itself in expression, and architecture embraces the emotional. The building embodies movement, history, and healing."

In The Valley

This hut like structure is a resting area for visitors in the vast valley of flowers completely open on either sides with punctured walls making a visual frame for the scenery to the users. The structure merges with the all over surrounding and acts a visual interest in the site. It is designed to float with the help of wooden columns so the continuity of the site is not hampered.