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Revista AU - 200 - Arquitetura Ainda que Tardia
11.01.2010 -
The report of November’s 2010 “AU Magazine” published an article by the architect Fernando Lara, about slum upgrades. “Horizontes Arquitetura’s” designs in two favelas (Morro das Pedras and Pedreira Prado Lopes) featured prominently. The text compares the experience of Brazil and other Latin American countries, and stresses the importance of Governs presence and actuation on these sites, and the need to develop the potential of the slums through good architecture.
“(…) Entre dezenas de obras de infraestrutura foram criadas oportunidades para jovens arquitetos desenharem pequenos equipamentos públicos de apoio aos novos parques e áreas de lazer. Na favela Prado Lopes, a mais violenta da cidade, a transformação de becos em ruas (com toda a infraestrutura que uma rua devidamente implica) gera dezenas de pequenos espaços residuais onde o grupo Horizontes está projetando pocket-plazas, espaços de lazer ativo com poucos metros quadrados de área, alta permeabilidade e pisos sempre que possível inclinados para desencorajar a apropriação privada desses espaços agora qualificados. (…) Trabalhando em um ambiente precário, esses arquitetos têm conseguido reverter os problemas em uma arquitetura simples e barata, mas digna do seu nome. Trabalhar nas favelas implica lidar com uma comunidade desconfiada de qualquer iniciativa governamental cuja tradição é de repressão muito mais do que de respeito e investimento. “
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Book - Regional vs Global
12.05.2009 -
The slums upgrade projects ‘Aglomerado da Sierra’, ‘Morro das Pedras’ and ‘Pedreira Prado Lopes’, developed by Horizontes Arquitetura through the program ‘Vila Viva’, were published in the book “Regional Vs Global – 20th Architectural Exhibition of Daejeon”.
The book, organized by KIA (Korean Institute of Architecture), presents works by international architects, with a special focus at the innovative work of young Brazilian architects in the areas of social housing and slums upgrade.
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Daejeon Biennial – Minas Gerais's Architecture at Korea
11.16.2009 -
Between 06 and 15 November 2009 occurred in Dajeon, South Korea, the event “20th Architectural Exhibition of Daejeon”, organized by the University of Daejon and the South Korean Institute of Architects. As part of the event ocurred an exhibition of projects of 9 offices that represent the most new architecture of the region of Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Horizontes Arquitetura participated wiht three projetcts for slums upgrades: Aglomerado da Serra, Morro das Pedras e Pedreira Prado Lopes.
The curators of the exhibition were the Brazilian architects architects Fernando Lara and Carlos Teixeira.
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"Minas Gerais: Contemporary Architecture"
11.10.2009 -
The design for the new headquarters of PUC TV, developed by Horizontes Arquitetura, was selected to attend the exhibition “Minas Gerais: Contemporary Architecture”.
The exhibition ocurred between November 13 and December 6, 2009, and took place at ‘Casa do Baile’ (one of the famous buildings designed at Pampulha by Oscar Niemeyer). The exhibition aimed to provide an overview of recent architectural production in Minas Gerais, focused on architects from Belo Horizonte.
The exhibition presented a selection of approximately 50 recognized and relevant works, constructed from the second half of the 90’s.
The event was achieved by the Municipal Foundation of Culture, curated by architect Carlos Alberto Maciel.
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Korean Institute of Architects Journal
06.01.2009 -
The Journal of the South Korean’s Institute of Architects has published a special article about the architecture of Minas Gerais, by the architect Fernando Luiz Lara (PhD, assistant professor at the University of Texas).
The article discusses the history of Belo Horizonte’s creation, with its modern ideals, and how this provided a revolution in Brazilian architecture of the early twentieth century.
Fernando Lara presented a new generation of architects from Minas Gerais, highlighting the social housing projects and intervention in favelas made by ‘Horizontes Arquitetura”.
“(…) With a strong commitment to public works and client’s participation, Horizontes is already carving its place in Minas Gerais architecture despite being so young. Addressing the urgent need for better housing in a country famous for its inequality, Horizontes has managed to elevate the current discourse on public works such as parks and housing complexes for the poorest, by challenging the traditional ways of building using a rigorous albeit experimental design approach. The current city hall focus on favela’s infrastructure projects has awarded a number of young designers an invaluable opportunity to manifest and test their ideas. (…)”
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Revista Projeto Design 342
08.01.2008 -
Text celebrating the 20 years of the Opera Prima Competition, wich highlights the best work of students in architecture and urbanism in Brazil.
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Lume Magazine - 32
07.01.2008 -
The Lume Magazine, specialized in lighting design, published in June 2008, a special article about the exhibition “MOVA! ARQUITETURA”.
The exposition “MOVA! ARQUITETURA”, raising the issue of urban mobility, occurred at the “Museu Histórico Abilio Barreto”, Belo Horizonte. The event was achieved by the IVM-Brazil, conected to the french institute: “Institut pour la Ville em Mouvement”.
“Horizontes Arquitetura e Urbanismo” was responsible for designing the exhibition, developing all the planning, layout, lighting systems, exhibition stands, and site supervision.
Museography: “Horizontes Arquitetura e Urbanismo”
Lighting design: Norah Turchetti Conte and “Horizontes Arquitetura e Urbanismo”
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Catalogue of the 6th International Architecture Biennale of Sao Paulo
12.07.2005 -
The catalog of the 6th International Architecture Biennale of São Paulo published the projects that were selected for the Biennale’s exhibition. The event is the largest and most important architecture event in Latin America. “Horizontes Arquitetura” participated with one project, the social housing complex “Conjunto Santa Rosa 2”.
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Revista Projeto Design 306 - Módulos de Ocupação Temporária
08.01.2005 -
Temporary building system developed for emergency and disasters situations. The system is based on metallic structural elements, peripheral concrete foundations, metal grids, glass panels and PVC closing.
1st place award in the “Opera Prima” category “Designing with PVC”.
Author: Gabriel Velloso da Rocha Pereira
Supervisor: Roberto Eustáaquio dos Santos
