A large variety of art and collectible design pieces populate this penthouse apartment in São Paulo, designed by local studio Tria Arquitetura, which also includes a sculptural staircase. More about Tria Arquitetura renovates São Paulo penthouse with sculptural staircase
The bemusement of the rioters who made their way into Brasília's National Congress this month pointed to an increasing disaffection with architectural symbols of power, writes Will Wiles. More about "The architecture does matter in the storming of the National Congress"
Provocative architecture studio Opposite Office has designed the Castillo Congresso wall to encircle Brasília's National Congress and turn the Oscar Niemeyer-designed building into a "fortress to protect democracy". More about Opposite Office designs "dystopian" wall to protect National Congress of Brazil from rioters
Supporters of Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro have damaged the iconic Oscar Niemeyer-designed National Congress, Planalto Palace and Supreme Court buildings after storming the capital of Brasília. More about Oscar Niemeyer government palaces damaged in Brasília riot
Shades of pink, purple and yellow run through the workspaces that Brazilian studio Gema Arquitetura has designed for skincare brand Sallve in São Paulo. More about Gema Arquitetura brings colour to Sallve offices in São Paulo
Organic shapes and stone-like surfaces characterise the interior of the Haight clothing store in Rio de Janeiro, which was designed by Brazilian practice AIA Estúdio in collaboration with designer Raphael Tepedino. More about AIA Estúdio designs cave-like interior for clothing store in Rio de Janeiro
Furry upholstery, lace curtains and tactile rugs all feature in Flat #6, a São Paulo apartment designed by Studio MK27. More about Studio MK27 combines different textures in São Paulo apartment interior
RMK Arquitetura has completed a residence in the southern plains of Brazil using stone, concrete, and wood to enclose the living spaces. More about Stone, wood and concrete feature in RMK Arquitetura's Casa Pampas
Brazilian studio Gusmão Otero Arquitetos Associados has completed a campus for the Pequeno Príncipe School on the outskirts of the city of Ribeirão Preto using concrete and prefabricated panels. More about GOAA uses prefabricated panels to create naturally ventilated school in Brazil
A rammed-earth wall that was made with sand taken from the site encircles this villa with multiple structures in Brazil by Studio Guilherme Torres. More about Studio Guilherme Torres places courtyards throughout rammed-earth retreat in São Paulo
Balancing natural and industrial materials was a key focus during Brazilian studio Memola Estudio's renovation of this São Paulo apartment. More about Memola Estudio leaves concrete structure exposed for Gale Apartment in São Paulo
A perforated metal facade wraps this angular apartment building in Belo Horizonte designed to offer views from the inside while protecting the residents' privacy. More about Gisele Borges Arquitetura wraps tapered apartment block in perforated "second skin"
A concrete house in the rainforest, a rammed earth home in a mountainous landscape and a red-painted steel structure in the city of São Paulo are included in this roundup of 10 Brazilian houses from the Dezeen archive. More about Ten Brazilian houses that reflect the country's diverse landscape
This one-minute video shows how MIT Senseable City Lab is using 3D laser scanning to analyse the architecture of Brazil's favelas. More about MIT Senseable City Lab uses 3D laser scans to map Rio de Janeiro's favelas
Green tilework in multiple rooms is contrasted with terracotta plaster at this São Paulo apartment, renovated for a couple by local studio Casulo. More about Green tiles fill renovated São Paulo apartment by Casulo
Brazilian architecture firm Studio MK27 has completed Caza Azul, a concrete home in the state of São Paulo that was elevated from the ground to better integrate with the surrounding landscape. More about Studio MK27 raises house on concrete pilotis in the Brazilian rainforest
Brazilian studio GOAA has converted a concrete car dealership into a school complete with circus equipment, a glazed elevator and a rooftop ball court. More about GOAA turns São Paulo car dealership into light-filled Camino School
Tetro Arquitetura has lifted an angular, lily-shaped home on stilts in a lush Brazilian forest in a way that prevented the unnecessary removal of surrounding trees. More about Tetro Arquitetura uses black stilts to lift angular house in Brazilian forest
Safdie Architects has oriented a medical centre in Brazil around a massive atrium with a glass ceiling that was designed to evoke "the feeling of being under a tree canopy". More about Safdie Architects vaults glass atrium over indoor garden at São Paulo medical centre
Jobim Carlevaro Arquitetos has renovated this home in Florianópolis, Brazil adding add two bedrooms to the building and updating its finishes for a young family. More about Jobim Carlevaro Arquitetos adds two bedrooms on top of Florianópolis home