Amazon Face Research Base

Troost+Pessoa Architects

Project implementation: Brazil
Project development: Brazil

AMAZON FACE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH BASE – Amazonas, Brazil

Located 80 km from Manaus, this vertically designed scientific research base adopts concepts of passive sustainability. The living areas, with varying heights, minimize deforestation and respect the surrounding forest, providing connections with the forest at various heights.

With a prefabricated structure produced in Manaus, the clean construction will generate little waste. The minimal foundation minimized impact on the soil and tree roots, preserving the integrity of the forest.

The brushed and polished aluminum reflects the vegetation, subtly blending the house into the trees. The project's rotation allows for an alternation between indoor and outdoor spaces, fostering social interaction and a unique experience with nature.

AMAZON FACE RESEARCH STATION – Amazonas, Brazil

Located 80 km from Manaus, this vertically designed scientific base embraces passive sustainability concepts. The communal areas, with varying heights, minimize deforestation and respect the surrounding forest.

With a prefabricated structure produced in Manaus, the construction will be clean and generate minimal waste. The minimal foundation impacts the soil and tree roots, preserving the integrity of the untouched forest.

The brushed and polished aluminum reflects the vegetation, subtly blending the house among the trees. The rotation of the design allows for an alternation between internal and external spaces, fostering social interaction and a unique experience with nature.

Client: AMAZON FACE Project (INPA (National Institute of Amazon Research) + UNICAMP)
Scale: 825 m2
Year: 2023 – now
Architecture:
TROOST + PESSOA Architects – Laurent Troost, Victor Pessoa, Mitzi Sa Motta, Roney Holanda
Images: FlywithMob
Status: In development

And opening our Debate Forum, tomorrow (19/09) we will have:

1:30 pm – debate between China and Brazil at China architecture exhibition day

6:00 pm – opening conference with Kongjian Yu (China), creator of the concept of Sponge cities

And there's much more! Workshops, activities, lectures, exhibitions. Join! It's all free!

(The schedule and projects are still in the process of being included on the website; it will be complete soon)