Following the death of celebrated architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha at the age of 92, we look back at eight key projects from concrete houses to museums that cemented his global reputation. More about Eight architecture projects by the late Paulo Mendes da Rocha
A university campus designed by Oscar Niemeyer in Brazil's São José dos Campos has gained a huge new science building, which is intended to echo a nearby education wing built by the modernist architect. More about Metro adds science building to Niemeyer-designed tech campus in Brazil
Polycarbonate panels run along the base of this gallery in São Paulo by local architects Metro, flooding the space with natural light during the day and transmitting light from within at night. More about Translucent panels create glowing facade for São Paulo gallery by Metro
Rio 2016: explore the stadiums and arenas poised to host events during this month's Olympic games in these images by Brazilian photographer Leonardo Finotti (+ slideshow). More about Rio 2016 Olympics and Paralympics venues photographed by Leonardo Finotti
Venice Architecture Biennale 2016: with Paulo Mendes da Rocha set to receive the Golden Lion for lifetime achievement at the Venice Architecture Biennale, here's a look at some of his best projects, shot by photographer Leonardo Finotti (+ slideshow). More about Key projects by Paulo Mendes da Rocha photographed by Leonardo Finotti
Ahead of what would have been the 100th birthday of Brazilian Modernist Lina Bo Bardi, photographer Leonardo Finotti has documented eight of the architect's most important buildings (+ slideshow). More about Lina Bo Bardi's architecture honoured in new photography series by Leonardo Finotti
This concrete house in the Portuguese town of Palmela by Lisbon office Paratelier was cast inside wooden panels that were then used to build its interior (+ slideshow). More about Paratelier's concrete house recycles external formwork inside
Keeping up with the growing popularity for natural swimming pools, Herzog & de Meuron has completed a biologically filtered bathing lake in Riehen, Switzerland (+ slideshow). More about Herzog & de Meuron creates naturally filtered swimming pool in Switzerland
This project by Brazilian photographer Leonardo Finotti examines the architecture and social impact of stadiums that will host matches during the FIFA 2014 World Cup in Brazil, which kicks off this evening in São Paulo (+ slideshow). More about Brazil's FIFA World Cup 2014 stadiums photographed by Leonardo Finotti
News: Herzog & de Meuron has completed an open-air gymnasium in Natal, Brazil – the flagship project for the Swiss firm's regeneration of the Mãe Luiza neighbourhood (photos by Leonardo Finotti + slideshow). More about Herzog & de Meuron completes Arena do Morro gymnasium in Brazil
An austere concrete wall screens the transparent lower floor of this house in southern Brazil, while the overhanging upper storey is masked behind a layer of timber slats (photos by Leonardo Finotti + slideshow). More about MAPA's XAN House in Brazil combines raw concrete with slatted timber
This reflective metal-clad box containing a restaurant rises like a periscope above a small shopping complex in São Paulo by French-Brazilian architecture office Triptyque (+ slideshow). More about Triptyque's shiny metal restaurant hovers over São Paulo shopping complex
A square wall covered in plants announces the presence of this concrete housing block in São Paulo by Brazilian architecture studio TACOA (photos by Leonardo Finotti + slideshow). More about Wall of bushy plants fronts São Paulo housing block by TACOA
Architecture collective MAPA of Brazil and Uruguay has built a prefabricated modular home and transported it by lorry to a picturesque spot in the countryside outside Porto Alegre (photos by Leonardo Finotti + slideshow). More about Prefabricated modular home by MAPA delivered to the Brazilian countryside
Two blocks face each other across the forecourt of this symmetrical housing development in São Paulo by local firm Corsi Hirano Arquitetos (+ slideshow). More about AV Houses by Corsi Hirano Arquitetos
With all eyes on Rio ahead of the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympic Games, Brazilian firm Bernardes + Jacobsen Arquitetura has grouped three disused buildings under an undulating roof to create a new art museum and art school (+ slideshow + photographs by Leonardo Finotti). More about Museu de Arte do Rio by Bernardes + Jacobsen Arquitetura
Slideshow: architectural photographer Leonardo Finotti has sent us images of this house for a couple of art collectors and their children designed by São Paulo architect Isay Weinfeld. More about Yucatan House by Isay Weinfeld
Brazilian architects Metro have completed a red glass chocolate museum in the sky. More about Nestlé Chocolate Museum by Metro
Architectural photographer Leonardo Finotti has sent us his photos of a house in Argentina by Estudio Aire, based in Rosario, Argentina. More about Caja House by Estudio Aire
Architectural photographer Leonardo Finotti has sent us images of a house in Rosario, Argentina, by American practice Johnston Marklee and Argentinian practice Diego Arraigada Arquitecto. More about View House by Johnston Marklee and Diego Arraigada Arquitecto