Porto 1820

Firm LocationPorto Alegre, Brazil
CompanySmart Arquitetura
Lead ArchitectMárcio Carvalho
Design TeamMárcio Carvalho, Ricardo Ruschel, Marcos Laurino, Cristina Martins, Gabriel Grandó, Ester de Holleben, Mirtes Hausmann, Isabelly Tesche, Francielle Dallagnol, Julia Costa, Domingos Nocchi, Vinicius Barros, Priscila Michelon, Ricardo Magrisso, Angélica Crusius, Tamara Perdiz dos Santos, Luiz Henrique de Araujo e Diego Lopes.

Porto 1820 was created to sensitively shape Porto Alegre’s skyline, in dialogue with the Guaíba River and the Iberê Camargo Foundation. On a 3,000 m² site, the 26 residences (250–455 m²) frame natural views through concrete, stone, and wood. With direct access to the Orla park, the project blends urban and natural landscapes. Common areas evoke high-end hospitality, while the facade hosts “La Tierra” by Heloísa Crocco, symbolically uniting Southern Brazil and Uruguay.