RUÍNA is an architecture studio focused on the local context and low environmental impact. We carry out architectural, construction, furniture and consultancy projects, respecting material resources and ensuring greater agility, efficiency and economy. Based in São Paulo - Brazil.


TEAM

Julia PeresRetrato de Julia Peres is an architect, graphic artist and founding partner - graduated from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie in 2019. She studied at Universidad de Los Andes (Cartagena, Colombia) and worked in architecture offices in Brazil. Was part of the executive team of the 11th São Paulo Architecture Biennial. In 2019 she collaborated with the Ecuadorian studio Al Borde developing projects of different scales and programs in the city of Quito. In 2021 she worked with FIO Assessoria on projects to improve occupied buildings in the center of São Paulo, together with the MSTC.

Victoria BragaRetrato de Victoria Braga is an architect, researcher and founding partner - graduated from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie in 2019. She studied at the University of Buenos Aires (2018). Collaborated with the publisher Romano Guerra/Vitruvius (2015/16), with the IVM - Institut pour la Ville en Mouvement (2017) and was part of the Goma Oficina Cultural Association (2017-2022). She worked with the USINA CTAH technical advisory team for technical assistance actions (2021) and is currently part of the Postgraduate Program in Archeology and Cultural Heritage at UFRB.

Have already collaborated Arthur Silva, Carolina Milani, Elky Santos, Vinicius Costa

Partnerships FAU Mackenzie, MSTC, Fio Assessoria, Fundo FICA

PRACTICE

We develop architectural projects for different scales and demands, valuing the process and experimentation as a source for authentic and innovative practice. RUÍNA also carries out research laboratories and educational activities with the reuse of materials and construction waste. Recognized by national and international awards, in 2023 it was the Brazilian studio to participate in the Sharjah Architecture Triennale, with the public installation “Time Transitions”. Founded in 2020 by Julia Peres and Victoria Braga.


AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS


PUBLICATIONS


ACTIVITIES

  • 2023SATPanelExtraction Politics - Material Life Cycle
  • 2023SENACLectureSenac Week of Architecture, Design and Landscaping
  • 2023FADU UBALectureClass for Maestría en Investigación Proyectual
  • 2023FAU USPLectureClass for History and Theories of Architecture I subject - AUH Department
  • 2022Parsons PSDLectureRound table in the discipline Thinking Design For This Century - MFA
  • 2022Fundo FICAWorkshopFrom Project to Home: Creative workshop with reuse of materials
  • 2022FAU MACKSubject(De)construct and Occupy: Reuse as a propositional practice
  • 2022Galpão ComumEventExhibition "A Casa"
  • 2022RUÍNA MaterialsEventInauguration RUÍNA Materials

EXHIBITIONS