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"
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
Brazil-based Studio Dlux has added playful elements to an international school in São Paulo that is housed within former warehouses. More about Studio Dlux converts industrial buildings into Red House School in São Paulo
Mossy gardens and curved elements made of medium-density fibreboard feature in an apartment-style exhibition space in São Paulo designed by Studio Melina Romano. More about Studio Melina Romano gets creative with fibreboard at Casa Alma in São Paulo
Peach, green and purple are among the vivid hues found in an urban apartment designed by Studio Julliana Camargo for a fashion editor. More about Bold colours fill São Paulo apartment by Julliana Camargo
A see-through chute carrying cacao nibs winds above the heads of customers in this São Paulo chocolate shop, which has been designed by Matheus Farah e Manoel Maia Arquitetura. More about Production processes are put on show inside Dengo chocolate store in São Paulo
Trailing plants and a rope-lined staircase feature in the flagship store for a tea company designed by Brazilian studio SuperLimão. More about Natural materials fill Desinchá tea shop in São Paulo by SuperLimão
Brazilian architecture firm Superlimão has overhauled a large home in São Paulo, relocating the staircase to the facade and painting the front a deep shade of red. More about Superlimão converts single-family home for São Paulo couple's multiple uses
Brazilian designer Ana Sawaia has renovated a São Paulo apartment in an iconic building, introducing a broken-plan interior filled with vintage furniture and colourful patterned surfaces. More about Louveira Building apartment brings together 1940s style and broken-plan living
Brazilian studio Coletivo de Arquitetos has completed a Japanese restaurant in São Paulo's Pinheiros neighbourhood, using traditional wood joinery techniques from Japan. More about Coletivo de Arquitetos takes cues from Japan for São Paulo restaurant Kotori
Monolithic concrete columns and walnut panelling create a backdrop for an extensive collection of mid-20th century Brazilian art and design in this 1970s São Paulo apartment renovation by BC Arquitetos. More about Walnut and concrete wrap this "gallery apartment" in Sao Paulo by BC Arquitetos
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