Inspired by the hydrographic network of the state of Par\u00e1, the loft ‘Caminho dos Rios’ is featured in the inaugural edition of the Brazilian Architecture Biennial (BAB), an event held in S\u00e3o Paulo with the goal of bringing architecture closer to everyday Brazilian life. Conceived by Studio Tuca, the firm led by architect and designer Tuane Costa, the project represents the state of Par\u00e1 at the show and offers a sensory immersion built around the power of the rivers that shape space, culture, and life in the Amazon. Opening in 2026, the BAB brings together diverse voices in national architecture through an experience that goes far beyond a conventional exhibition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Anchored in the hydrographic map of Par\u00e1, the project rests on a clear premise: rivers are the heart of the world, pulsing and essential to the existence of life on the planet. Territories such as Xingu, Guam\u00e1, Maraj\u00f3, and Tapaj\u00f3s serve as narrative axes that organize the flow between the loft’s spaces, creating what the studio calls a living map. Each area tells the story of a different region through forms, textures, scents, and materials carefully selected to compose a fully immersive experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Silk dyed with brazilwood, miriti palm, buriti straw, and Marajoara graphic patterns are not mere decorative elements in this project. Rather, they are constitutive components of the concept, responsible for translating ancestral knowledge into a contemporary expression of Amazonian living. Craftspeople and artists from across Brazil helped build this material narrative, with particular emphasis on creators from Cear\u00e1, S\u00e3o Paulo, and above all, Par\u00e1, the state that concentrates the majority of the project’s collaborators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Rivers are the heart of the world, pulsing and essential to the existence of life on this planet. Architecture translates that idea into every detail of the space, connecting territory, memory, and everyday life.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Marble evoking the river inlets, playful lighting designed to create distinct atmospheres in each room, and a careful curation of indigenous art from various ethnic groups make up the project’s visual collection. All of these elements seek to preserve a unique cultural heritage while entering into dialogue with contemporary artistic production from Par\u00e1. Accessories curation was handled by Verobio, and the indigenous art collection was sourced by Canoa Ind\u00edgena, a national reference in the preservation and promotion of native Brazilian production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sustainability and innovation in the use of forest resources are central pillars of the proposal. Design solutions were deeply informed by local materiality and craft, revealing creative responses to the specific environmental conditions of the Amazon. Rainfall \u2014 vital to the regional ecosystem \u2014 is celebrated as both a symbolic and aesthetic element throughout the loft, reinforcing the idea that nature is not a backdrop but an active agent of architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fluid circulation between the spaces draws on the dynamics of navigating the rivers of Par\u00e1. Just as a traveler journeying through the waterways encounters distinct landscapes, peoples, and cultures around each bend, visitors to the loft are guided through a sequence of sensory experiences that shift along the way. Lighting, scent, texture, and sound combine to create the sensation of being immersed in a living, ever-moving territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Founded in 2013 and based in Bel\u00e9m, Studio Tuca develops commercial, residential, and event projects with a presence in cities such as Bel\u00e9m, S\u00e3o Paulo, and Rio de Janeiro. Led by Tuane Costa, the firm has built, over more than a decade, a distinctive language \u2014 contemporary and creative \u2014 that draws on rare raw materials from the Amazon region and delivers design of high aesthetic and cultural impact. With its participation in the BAB, the studio now brings that language to the center of the national architectural debate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Years of research into sustainability and cultural preservation define the studio’s portfolio, weaving consumer behavior and storytelling into every intervention. For Tuane Costa, architecture is a narrative tool: each project tells a story, and that story must be rooted in the place where it unfolds. In the case of ‘Caminho dos Rios,’ what is being told is the story of Par\u00e1 in all its complexity, diversity, and creative power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Every space in the loft was conceived as a distinct chapter within the same narrative. An open kitchen, with a marble countertop that visually recalls the inlets and curves of Par\u00e1’s rivers, blends regional aesthetics with everyday functionality. Natural wood millwork, handcrafted ceramic pieces, and warm lighting evoke the atmosphere of riverside living without sacrificing contemporary comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A wash of intense yellow in the powder room evokes the Par\u00e1 sun and the humid warmth of the rainforest. A raw clay sink, a triangular-cut mirror, and a neon sign spelling ‘the sky’ across the ceiling come together in a composition that mixes craftsmanship, wit, and visual poetry. Every detail was chosen to provoke an immediate sensory reaction, expanding the experience well beyond the functional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Created in S\u00e3o Paulo and conceived for all of Brazil, the Brazilian Architecture Biennial was founded with the goal of bringing architecture closer to the daily lives of Brazilians, presenting it as a practical, cultural, and human-centered tool for transforming spaces. More than a conventional exhibition, the BAB aims to be an immersive and educational experience, bringing together different voices, territories, and ways of living within a single space for encounter and reflection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In its inaugural edition, the event gathers real-life installations, sensory activations, brand showcases, and a platform for emerging talent. Visitors are not meant to merely observe architecture but to live it, understanding in concrete terms how the design of spaces shapes quality of life, human relationships, and the cultural expression of each territory. In this context, the presence of the Par\u00e1-based project represents an affirmation of regional diversity as a core value of national architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n An extensive network of collaborators from across Brazil came together to realize the project. Among the participating artists and designers are Aline Folha, B\u00e1rbara Savannah, Erica Saraiva, Lorena Fadul, Marinando Santos, Natalia Costa, Nelson Nabi\u00e7a, and Tereza Maciel \u2014 all with established careers in Par\u00e1 \u2014 as well as M Massuci from Cear\u00e1, and AP Luan Colares and Tiago Tormin from S\u00e3o Paulo. This diverse composition reinforces the project’s mission to build bridges between Par\u00e1’s creative output and the rest of the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Execution was carried out by BAB and LarqHouse, with millwork by Priori and J&J Marcenaria. Official suppliers include brands such as Electrolux, Suvinil, Flora, Zissou, Breton, and Westwing. Lighting was designed by Maisluz and La Lampe; marble was supplied by WM M\u00e1rmores; landscaping by Favva Paisagismo, with planters by Jatti. Media production was handled by Imersa Criativa, and the ambient fragrances were developed by Sant\u00e9 Nutrir and Lenvie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sponsored by Setur (Par\u00e1 State Tourism Secretariat), Sebrae\/PA, and Boteco Meu Garoto, with support from Assobio, ‘Caminho dos Rios’ arrives at the Biennial as the synthesis of a research journey rooted in listening and creation deeply tied to the Amazon. What Studio Tuca brings to S\u00e3o Paulo audiences is an architecture of territory and memory \u2014 one that pursues sensitivity and innovation to express the strength and beauty of Amazonian life, asserting Par\u00e1 as a legitimate and urgent protagonist of contemporary Brazilian architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Exhibition:<\/strong> Brazilian Architecture Biennial (BAB) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Project:<\/strong> Caminho dos Rios – Studio Tuca – @studiotuca <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dates:<\/strong> March 25\u2013April 30, 2026 <\/p>\n\n\n\n Hours:<\/strong> Noon\u20137 p.m. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Location:<\/strong> Ibirapuera Park, S\u00e3o Paulo, Brazil<\/p>\n\n\n\n Website:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.bienaldearquiteturabrasileira.com\/ <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Overview of the ‘Caminho dos Rios’ loft, featuring a neon installation and Amazonian vegetation at the entrance. 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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBedroom featuring a Marajoara graphic pattern panel and a work of art from Par\u00e1 in the background. Photo: Studio Tuca<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
The Studio and the Architect<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nArchitect and designer Tuane Costa poses alongside a work from the project’s art collection. Photo: Studio Tuca<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
The Spaces<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nOpen kitchen with marble countertop, natural wood cabinetry, and leather accents. Photo: Studio Tuca<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nPowder room with clay vessel sink, triangular mirror, and neon sign referencing the Amazonian sky. Photo: Studio Tuca<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
The Biennial<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Team and Suppliers<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nDetail of the living area with a contemporary designer chair and buriti straw wall in the background. Photo: Studio Tuca<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nVISITOR INFORMATION<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n