Villa Paraiso

Buzios, Brazil

Design of a private villa situated in the scenic coastal town of Buzios, Brazil, emphasizing unique architectural elements for a luxurious residential experience.

SCOPE

Architectural, interior, and landscape design for a private, high-end residential villa, encompassing space planning, material selection, and aesthetic development to create a bespoke living environment.

SOLUTIONS

Created a unique and luxurious private residence in a desirable location, integrating design principles that enhance comfort, aesthetics, and functionality for an exclusive living experience.

Pátio Cianê

Sorocaba, Brazil

Pátio Ciane is a vibrant mixed-use destination in Brazil, blending retail, dining, and leisure around a landscaped public plaza designed for community connection and flexible use.

SCOPE

Designcorp led the transformation of Pátio Ciane into an engaging public destination—developing a master plan, architectural design, and landscape integration. The project included retail units, dining areas, leisure zones, and lush outdoor spaces to foster social interaction and community vitality.

SOLUTIONS

The design strategically clusters retail and dining around a central landscaped courtyard, creating an active heart for social life. Pathways and plazas connect seamlessly across levels, enhancing circulation and gathering spaces. Thoughtful integration of green zones, seating, and shade structures fosters a welcoming atmosphere, while flexible build-outs allow for pop-up events and seasonal activations—ensuring the project can grow with community needs.

Pantanal Shopping

Cuiaba, Brazil

Expansion and renovation of an existing shopping center – a dynamic new exterior and a fresh and lively food court experience.

The Pantanal Shopping project in Cuiaba, Brazil, focused on the significant expansion and renovation of an existing shopping center. Key aspects of this project included creating a dynamic new exterior aesthetic and designing a fresh, lively food court experience to enhance the overall visitor appeal.

SCOPE

Architectural design and planning for the expansion and comprehensive renovation of an existing retail complex, specifically targeting exterior facade modernization and the complete redesign of interior culinary and communal spaces.

SOLUTIONS

Enhanced the aesthetic appeal and functionality of an established shopping center, improved the customer experience through modernized facilities, and revitalized key public areas like the food court to create a more inviting and dynamic retail environment.

AWARDS

• 2019 – Gold – ABRASCE – Sao Paulo, Brazil

Central do Brasil

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Restoration of an iconic 1945 Art Deco train station along with the addition of two levels of retail built above the existing railway tracks with a rooftop park and lifestyle area.

SCOPE

Designcorp International led the comprehensive restoration design and adaptive reuse of the historically significant Central do Brasil station in Rio de Janeiro. The project entailed preserving the 1945 Art Deco building while designing and integrating two levels of new retail over the existing tracks. Additional programming included creating a dynamic rooftop park and lifestyle terrace to activate public engagement with the site.

SOLUTIONS

The refurbishment design retained and highlighted the station’s Art Deco heritage while carefully inserting contemporary retail structures atop the live railway environment. Innovative engineering allowed seamless construction above active tracks without disrupting rail services. The added rooftop park and lifestyle zone bring vibrant public space and community amenities, breathing new life into a historic transport hub.

Conjunto Nacional

Brasilia, Brazil

Design for the renovation of Conjunto Nacional, an iconic mixed-use project in Brasília, Brazil, aimed at revitalizing its existing commercial, office, and public spaces while preserving its architectural significance.

SCOPE

Architectural design and planning for the comprehensive renovation of an existing, iconic mixed-use development, focusing on the modernization and revitalization of its commercial, office, and public spaces, while respecting and preserving its historical and architectural integrity.

SOLUTIONS

Created a revitalized vision for an existing landmark by modernizing its functionalities and aesthetics, enhancing the user experience, and ensuring its continued relevance as a prominent commercial and public hub in Brasília.

Porto Maravilha

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Master Planning and Architectural Design Concept of a Major mixed use development proposed as a key feature for the revitalization of the downtown area of Rio de Janeiro. The project consists of above ground parking, three levels of retail, an outdoor sheltered park and lifestyle area, three office towers, two multi use towers as well as five residential towers on an adjacent site.

A major mixed-use development proposed for the revitalization of downtown Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, featuring extensive retail, office, multi-use, and residential towers, complemented by an outdoor sheltered park and lifestyle area.

SCOPE

Comprehensive masterplanning and architectural design for a large-scale mixed-use development encompassing multiple residential, office, and multi-use towers, extensive retail space across three levels, above-ground parking, and the creation of an outdoor sheltered park and lifestyle area as part of a major downtown revitalization initiative.

SOLUTIONS

Proposed an integrated development strategy to revitalize a key downtown area by combining diverse urban functions, maximizing space utilization with multi-story towers and retail, and enhancing public life through the inclusion of a dedicated outdoor park and lifestyle zone.

Shopping Nova América

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Planning and Design of a factory conversion to a mixed use project. A landmark redevelopment converting a historic factory into a vibrant retail and entertainment destination, seamlessly blending heritage with modern community needs.

SCOPE

Comprehensive adaptive reuse of the historic factory building and surrounding site, including retail spaces, dining, entertainment venues, and public realm enhancements.

SOLUTIONS

The project focused on the preservation and celebration of architectural heritage through sensitive design, alongside the creation of flexible, mixed-use retail and leisure spaces. It also prioritized the integration of public plazas to enhance community interaction and improved pedestrian connectivity with transit integration.

AWARDS

• 1994 – ARIDO – Bronze – Shopping Centres
• 1996 – ARIDO – Silver – Restoration & Adaptive Reuse
• 1997 – ICSC – Award of Merit – Innovation Design & Construction
• 1997 – Financial Post – Design Effectiveness Award
• 2004 – Maxi Award for Greatest Increase in Productivity for All Centres Worldwide
• 2014 – ICSC – Silver – Design & Development
• 2014 – ABRASCE – Premium Gold – Design & Development
• 2015 – ICSC – Silver – Design & Development
• 2017 – Reno-Lifestyle – GOLD – LA RECon Puerto Rico & Caribbean
• 2023 – ABRASCE Award – Silver