The term "rede" in Portuguese traditionally conveys the idea of an interweaving of wires. In a contemporary context, it takes on a broader meaning related to connection, collaboration, and integration, whether among ideas, people, or processes. Not coincidentally, these are the core principles of Rede Arquitetos, a collaborative architecture studio founded in 2011 in Fortaleza, Ceará, by architects Bruno Perdigão, Epifanio Almeida, Igor Ribeiro, and Bruno Braga. Presently, the team is led by Braga, Luiz Cattony, and João Torquato, with their main approach emphasizing collective work and valuing encounters over the domination of ideas as a strategy for achieving the best solutions.
Established in a generation influenced by the individual work of renowned starchitects, the architects at Rede are committed to a different approach. They view architecture as a collaborative endeavor, shaped by the contributions of many, rather than the sole vision of a single architect. Their collaborative process extends beyond the confines of the office, actively involving the communities their projects serve. This approach results in an architecture deeply committed to its users, emphasizing respect, equality, and diversity.
