Based in São Paulo, Gustavo Utrabo was formerly part of Aleph Zero, a practice he founded in 2012 that won the 2018 RIBA International Emerging Architect prize. Now on his own, Utrabo sees his work as a means to connect people and imagine the future through sustainable and inclusive approaches. In his practice, he strives to consolidate his interests with a social impact, often engaging in remote projects for indigenous people in the Amazon.
This edition of El Croquis presents fourteen recent works by Estúdio Gustavo Utrabo, from private houses, a public market, and a cultural centre, to shading structures and children’s villages in the jungle. Includes an interview with the architect and an essay by Marta Bogéa titled 'Eyes Shut to See You Better. Notes on the Work of Gustavo Utrabo'.
Works and projects:
Central Roof for the Florianopolis Public Market
Caiobá House
House+House
Children's Village in Canuanã
Canopies for Xingu Indigenous Park
Children's Village in Bodoquena
Drawing the Shade
Amazon Community Industry
Restaurant in a Garden
Jardim São Francisco Cultural Centre
Rua 7 Building
WPP Campus
House in Paraty
Fields, Shade and Shelters
Based in São Paulo, Gustavo Utrabo was formerly part of Aleph Zero, a practice he founded in 2012 that won the 2018 RIBA International Emerging Architect prize. Now on his own, Utrabo sees his work as a means to connect people and imagine the future through sustainable and inclusive approaches. In his practice, he strives to consolidate his interests with a social impact, often engaging in remote projects for indigenous people in the Amazon.
This edition of El Croquis presents fourteen recent works by Estúdio Gustavo Utrabo, from private houses, a public market, and a cultural centre, to shading structures and children’s villages in the jungle. Includes an interview with the architect and an essay by Marta Bogéa titled 'Eyes Shut to See You Better. Notes on the Work of Gustavo Utrabo'.
Works and projects:
Central Roof for the Florianopolis Public Market
Caiobá House
House+House
Children's Village in Canuanã
Canopies for Xingu Indigenous Park
Children's Village in Bodoquena
Drawing the Shade
Amazon Community Industry
Restaurant in a Garden
Jardim São Francisco Cultural Centre
Rua 7 Building
WPP Campus
House in Paraty
Fields, Shade and Shelters
