BUA 2024 - Brazil's Architectural Heritage by Mr. Bruno Perenha de Silva

Bruno Perenha is a Brazilian architectural historian currently working in the London-based interiors firm Paolo Moschino.
Holding a degree in Architecture and Urbanism (2012-16) in Brazil, he further enriched his academic credentials with a Postgraduate Certificate in History of Art and Architecture from Birkbeck, University of London (2018-19). With eight years of experience teaching architectural history, Bruno will start his Master's in Historic Preservation at the University of Notre Dame this summer.
In 2023, he established the Brazilian Institute of Traditional Architecture (IBAT), an association of individuals and institutions dedicated to the development of humanized architecture, based on values and principles that respect local traditions. Bruno also holds the position of Chair for INTBAU Brazil.

Brazil's Architectural Heritage: Exploring Traditional Methods and History

Brazil's architectural legacy extends far beyond the works of Oscar Niemeyer and the modernist Brasilia.
Over the past five centuries, Brazil has embraced a diverse range of architectural styles, including Renaissance, Colonial Portuguese, Baroque, Rococo, Revivals, and Eclecticism, enriched by visionary architects like Ramos de Azevedo, Zanine Caldas and Marcos Tomanik.
Furthermore, Brazilian architecture has developed techniques refined over centuries through trial and error, deeply influenced by the country's unique culture, climate, and geography. Understanding these aspects is key for contemporary architects designing spaces that fit a humane and appropriate environment.

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