Carlos Otávio

At a time when everything seems fleeting, there are still those who design to endure. Not just buildings, but places that transcend generations, preserve memories and quietly reveal the identity of the people who inhabit them. It is this pursuit of permanence that defines Carlos Otávio's work. Through an approach that brings together art, nature and material culture, the architect advocates for a practice rooted in proportion, sensitivity, and meaning. In this conversation, he reflects on his creative process, the relationship between space and memory and his belief that a home begins long before it is built.

• Photography Gui Morelli