Plans to Demolish Matinha Favela: Daily
Unsafe hill-side construction led to plans to demolish Matinha, a small São Conrado favela, which sits next to the recently...
November 24, 2011Section
Real Estate
Real Estate News in Rio de Janeiro and Brazil
The Rental Market in Zona Norte of Rio
With rent prices skyrocketing in Rio in recent years, for many it is time to consider options beyond Zona Sul...
November 22, 2011
New Focus on Rocinha Construction: Daily
The Rocinha favela community will receive new enforcement policies to contain its previously unregulated construction practices.
November 22, 2011
New Estação Uruguai Metro Station in Tijuca
Tijuca in Zona Norte (North Zone) already home to three stops on the subway’s orange line (line 1), soon it...
November 15, 2011Japanese Culture and Architecture in São Paulo
As home to the largest Japanese diaspora in the world, Brazil and particularly São Paulo have seen a tremendous influence...
November 8, 2011The Famous Buildings of São Paulo
In a city of endless, off-white high rises – São Paulo is also a city choc-full of important architectural landmarks.
November 1, 2011
Vila do Largo, Culture in Laranjeiras
Initiated as a cultural and residential project eight years ago, Vila do Largo adds to the many renovation projects taking...
October 25, 2011
Luxury Lagoa Penthouse Views
Those in the know consider the luxury lakeside residences overlooking the tranquil waters of the Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas as...
October 18, 2011
What R$5,000 Rents You in Rio in 2011
At a higher price range of R$5,000 a month, renters in Rio can find ample choices in Zona Sul (South...
October 11, 2011