In the midst of programmatic diversity and experimentation, the Rio de Janeiro office gru.a is an encouragement to those who wish to venture into the expanded field of architecture. Formed by partners Caio Calafate and Pedro Varella in 2013, gru.a demonstrates the potential of the profession when it dialogues with other disciplines.
In less than ten years of history, the office stands out for its incursions into unconventional projects in the national architectural market, creations that include art festivals, exhibitions, temporary interventions, among others. Whether in the passage of time marked by the sandy topography of the installation "The Beach and the Time”, or in the adaptation of “Riposatevi” (rest), an installation by Lucio Costa, at the Niterói Museum (MAC), the architects materialize reflections experienced through the body in their work. In this sense, it is worth emphasizing that much of this culture that stretches the traditional limits of architecture also appears as a mirror of the personality of its founders, both with an extensive curriculum that includes award-winning publications and research projects. This educational aspect can be seen even in the way their creations are presented, supported by dense texts and explanatory diagrams.
