São Paulo studio Pascali Semerdjian Arquitetos has renovated an apartment in the city for a local family, utilising the furniture, cladding and exposed details to create social spaces that are "deeply Brazilian and vividly cosmopolitan". More about Pascali Semerdjian exposes concrete ceiling for São Paulo apartment overhaul
Brazilian architect Denis Joelsons has completed a renovation of a series of brick structures called Sítio Rio Acima near São Paulo, including a primary home with a vaulted ceiling and arched clerestory window. More about Denis Joelsons deploys "series of punctual interventions" for renovated brick estate in Brazil
Local architecture studio FGMF Arquitetos has created a multi-use skyscraper in São Paulo named POD Pinheiros that includes an open-air central atrium. More about FGMF wraps São Paulo skyscraper around "internal semi-public square"
Brazilian developer Somauma has converted three floors in the Virginia Building in downtown São Paulo into an installation featuring the work of more than a hundred artists and designers for Design Week São Paulo. More about Artists and designers fill derelict São Paulo apartment building with installations
Local studio Königsberger Vannucchi Arquitetos Associados has completed Platina 220, the tallest skyscraper in São Paulo, which has a central block flanked by three shorter volumes. More about Königsberger Vannucchi designs São Paulo's tallest skyscraper as "monolith"
Brazilian firm Studio MEMM has completed a pair of elevated, wood-clad structures that are meant to offer a "floating, magical space in the woods" for both kids and adults. More about Studio MEMM creates Tree House in Brazil to bring out "playful inner self"
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