Today we presented our final projects for both classes. We did our plant and human culture group presentations and displayed our final sketches. We did this in the studio that Erika designed and we finished it off morning by enjoying some orange juice, cake, nuts, and little sandwichs! Afterward, some students went to the mall… Continue reading →
Today we went to architect and interior designer Erika Duarte’s office. Her office is uniquely designed with open air walkways between sections, and palm trees growing through the walkways. Both the interior and exterior are essential components of her design, as the interior is a blend of the historic architecture of the original building, with… Continue reading →
Today we visited the mighty Christ the Redemeer on the mountain of Corcovado. While the statue is impressive, the crowds were a bit distracting from the spiritual magnitude of Christ the redeemer. Only the foggy cover, under which Rio de Janeiro barely peaked out, presented a godlike perspective and connection. Either way, it was still… Continue reading →
We visited the beautiful gardens and art exhibits of Inhotim today. This amazing place was full incredible pieces of art and breath-taking plants. I was excited to see a full art exhibit by Adriana Varejao, the artist I did my presentation on! I included two photographs from her work. Several other students also saw installations… Continue reading →
Today, Friday, January 26th was jammed packed with activities beginning with a wake up call at 7:30 am to hike Corcovada Mountain. We already visited Corcovada Mountain to tour the famous Christ the Redeemer statue, but we decided to hike in Tijuca Forest for a more in depth experience. Our goal was to hike the… Continue reading →
Rio is defined by its sandy beaches and relaxed vibes. The center city is also celebrated for its lively culture. But thinking about the two as a combination, a coastal city, is interesting. Today, we visited Fernando Chacel’s garden in Barra and experienced this idea. We walked along the mangrove coastline, where the dense and… Continue reading →
Today we were given the opportunity to explore the beautiful city of Tiradentes since it was a free day. We spent the morning sketching in the city where we got to observe the city buildings, which reminded us of Spanish architecture. After that we got to sit and enjoy the sparkling blue pool and take… Continue reading →
Today most of the day was spent in the van on our way to our hotel in Inhotim. On the way to the hotel we stopped by a home and garden originally designed Roberto Burle Marx called Tacaruna. This garden was in a little town called Petropolis. Tacaruna was under repair at the moment since… Continue reading →
Today we went to Museu do Amanhã and the museum of contemporary art. Rather then take cabs to get there, we used Rio’s public transportation including the metro, the ferry, and the new tram system. There weren’t many tourists, so we really got to see how the people of Rio get around. The works… Continue reading →
Today, we visited the Burle Marx Studio where Isabela, the director and daughter of Haruyoshi, gave us a tour and explained many of their designs. She pulled out sketch after sketch, showing us the intricate designs of gardens, parks, yards, and city sidewalks. The most poignant moments were when she showed us how certain spaces… Continue reading →
