Architecture is generally understood as a positive construction—that is, tectonics, volume, an object in the world. And indeed it is. However, shifting the observer's perspective—from the distant, aerial view to the interior experience of the occupant—transforms the notion of the object in the world into a "world" in itself. Furthermore, it can also act as a frame, capturing and directing the gaze. Indeed, the view is a key element of architectural value, highlighting a specific angle of the outdoors and inviting the occupant to contemplate. The projects of TETRO Arquitetura highlight this interplay between form and frame.
Based in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, the firm was founded by architects Carlos Maia, Débora Mendes, and Igor Macedo. Active since 2001, its design philosophy stems from the unique conditions of each project: the brief, the terrain, and the surroundings. These parameters are then layered with the firm's distinct architectural language, the use of voids, integration with the landscape, and natural materials. The design process is entirely collaborative, with a decisive emphasis on the context of the future building.
