Brazil Part 1

This year we kicked things off with two weeks of research in Brazil.  Many thanks go out to all the folks who helped us along the way, especially Raul, Maggie and Gunnar, Milena and Clemente, and the Michael Kalil Endowment.

We set out with an ambitious agenda filled with celebrated examples of Brise Soleil and along the way discovered the inspiring work of Vilanova Artigas, Lina Bo Bardi, and Roberto Burle Marx.  It will take a bit to digest, but I can already feel the impact both in teaching and practice.

Brazil Part 2 - Brise Soleil

 

A sampling from our research on brise soleil in Brazil.  This trip fully exceeded our expectations and now we must reevaluate everything.  More to come.

Brazil Part 3 - Rio - Dona Marta

On our final day in Rio, Raul introduced us to the artist Sergio Cezar, who along with protege Robson took us into Dona Marta to tell us about the workshops he has been doing with kids in the favelas.  Sergio is an incredible person and spending a day with him was the highlight of the trip.