Havana’s Grand Theatres Trace a Turbulent Scenic History
From the 1838 Tacón to the Alicia Alonso Grand Theater, see how Havana's grand theatres and 100 cinemas mirror Cuba's...
July 28, 2026Topic
Architecture
UNESCO Announces Rio de Janeiro as the First ‘World Capital of Architecture’
This past Friday, January 18th, UNESCO’s Assistant Director-General for Culture, Ernesto Ottone Ramírez, along with the President of the International...
January 22, 2019
School in Brazil Wins RIBA Prize for the World’s Best New Building
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – This Tuesday, November 20th, the judges of the RIBA (Royal...
November 23, 2018
Rio’s Casa Firjan to Show Documentary Film ‘The Human Scale’
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – This Tuesday, October 23rd, Casa Firjan in Botafogo will be...
October 22, 2018
The Maze Marks 30 Years in Rio, Faces Closure
Over three decades the fascinating architectural design of the Maze has been a must-see in Rio, but now it faces...
September 2, 2014
Studying Architecture in Rio de Janeiro Draws Interest
High-profile events and increasing focus on Brazil's infrastructure create the optimum moment to study architecture in Rio de Janeiro.
July 22, 2014
Student Exhibition “Canteiro” Opens at Studio-X in Rio
The PUC students' exhibit "Canteiro" is featured at Studio-X in Praça Tiradentes in Centro, and runs through to August 30th.
July 15, 2014
Rio’s Pedregulho Complex Receives R$10.5 Million Makeover
Residents of the condominium delighted by restoration works on the iconic complex.
July 1, 2014
Rio180º Boutique Hotel in Santa Teresa
The recently renovated and improved Rio180º Boutique Hotel offers modern chic style along with stellar views.
February 4, 2014