TETRO Arquitetura

Tetro Arquitetura is a design studio based in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, founded by Carlos Maia, Débora Mendes, and Igor Macedo. Their practice is grounded in deep site analysis and client sensitivity, striving for unique, non-replicable solutions. The studio’s work is characterized by integration with nature, use of honest materials, and thoughtful manipulation of void and mass. Drawing inspiration from Brazilian modernism, they reinterpret its principles to respond to contemporary architectural challenges across scales and locations.

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Contemporary modern house with sleek design, large glass windows, flat roof, surrounded by natural landscaping and a clear sky in the background.

Café House by TETRO Arquitetura: A Poetic Tribute to Brazil’s Cerrado and Coffee

Café House by TETRO Arquitetura is a 257 m² residence in Brazil’s cerrado, inspired by coffee culture and red earth. With concrete walls and floating white slabs, it creates a poetic dialogue between architecture, nature, and tradition.

By TETRO Arquitetura Published: 20/11/2023 Updated: 30/09/2025 2 min read

Sleek modern house with cantilevered design, large glass windows, and wooden exterior, set on a grassy hillside under a dramatic sky.

7 Patios House by TETRO Arquitetura: A Residence That Redefines Indoor–Outdoor Living

7 Patios House by TETRO Arquitetura is a 455 m² residence in Alphaville, Brazil, defined by seven private patios that balance privacy, light, and connection with nature.

By TETRO Arquitetura Published: 09/03/2022 Updated: 30/09/2025 2 min read