Fresta nº zero
In its first edition—prepared by Professors Ana Luiza Nobre and Andres Passos and with a graphic design developed by the Architecture and Design Model Office of PUC-Rio—Fresta reproduces an excerpt from the inaugural lecture of 2006 at CAU, given by architect João Filgueiras Lima, known as Lele (p. 5). The choice of Lele (which naturally […]
Revista Prumo nº 9 vol 6
This issue of the PRUMO Journal, dedicated to young researchers, architects, and designers, emerges as a response to the current context of disincentive to research in Brazil. In the face of budget cuts and restrictions in federal research funding agencies, the journal seeks to give a voice to the younger and more restless, offering a […]
Revista Prumo nº 8 vol 5
The text announces the eighth issue of the PRUMO Journal, which, unlike previous editions, does not have a specific theme. This pluralistic approach reflects a democratic resistance in the face of attacks on science and culture. Under the title “NÃO TEMA” (“NO THEME”), the text highlights the importance of knowledge in confronting contemporary challenges, emphasizing […]
Revista Prumo nº 6 vol 4
PRUMO Journal #6 addresses the international humanitarian crisis, highlighting the increasing flow of migrations due to socioeconomic issues, conflicts, and disasters. While the topic of refuge and the accommodation of refugees has received attention in various fields, the journal emphasizes the lack of discussion on this issue within architecture and urbanism. With the theme “Exoduses […]
Revista Prumo nº 7 vol 4
The text highlights the relationship between art, city, and re-existence, exploring how urban experiences shape and are shaped by individual bodies. The seventh issue of the PRUMO Journal focuses on the thematic axis “Re-existence, Art, and the City,” fostering discussions between art, architecture, and urbanism. The articles cover urban art manifestations, urban interventions, wandering experiences […]
Revista Prumo nº 5 vol 3
The text highlights the evolution of architectural representation over the years, starting with Alberti, emphasizing technological transformations and the predominance of digital representation. The third issue of the PRUMO Journal explores the theme “Perspectives – Representation in Architecture,” addressing various views on architectural expression. The articles present a range of ideas, from the relationship between […]
Revista Prumo nº 4 vol 3
The fourth issue of the PRUMO Journal addresses the need for a shift in the perspective of architects and urban planners in response to broad crises such as energy, environmental, social, and economic issues. The focus is on rethinking the traditional approach, which seeks novelty by replacing the old with the new, and instead incorporates […]
Revista Prumo nº 3 vol 2
The third issue of the PRUMO Journal refocuses on the city, broadening its scope to encompass all of South America. It explores various perspectives and scales of South American cities in the contemporary context of urban development. The initial highlight is the book “Ciudades Sudamericanas como Arenas Culturales,” which addresses cultural life in different South […]
Revista Prumo nº 2 vol 2
Starting in the 1960s, architecture became intensely influenced by various disciplines such as philosophy, psychology, and linguistics, breaking away from modernist projects without completely abandoning them. The second issue of the PRUMO Journal explores how this plurality and complexity have affected the formation of architects, questioning practices in architecture schools. Divided into two sections, the […]
Revista Prumo vol. 1 no1
The city of Rio de Janeiro is going through a significant transformation process, standing out as a setting for major international events. The focus of Revista Prumo, in its first issue, is to analyze these changes and the factors that drive new social dynamics and urban projects. Themes include the possible privatization of the city […]
Fresta nº 2
FRESTA 02 invites a discussion on the constructive issue. We take this opportunity to feature the inaugural lecture given by São Paulo architect Marcos Acayaba in May 2007, addressing architecture as a constructive and technological process and as an adaptation to the material and construction conditions of the place. This discussion began within the modern […]
Fresta nº 1
FRESTA 1 opens up to the discussion about landscape, gathering texts that help us reflect on a set of crucial concepts for the contemporary practice of architecture and landscape architecture — with a focus on the concept of “urban landscape.” Click here to access the edition.