O Norte
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O Norte - Oficina de Criaçåo is a creative
studio based in Recife, Brazil. The studio was founded by Lula Marcodes, Chico Rocha, and Bruno Lima in 1998. They are particularly well known for their interdisciplinary approach to architecture. Their influence stems as much, if not more, from their contributions to the theory and criticism of architecture as from their built works. These are sometimes in the form of written work, but more often are in the form of paintings, installation art
, or video art
.
The studio is a center for architecture, visual arts, and video production. Its free-form philosophy opens its doors to groups and organizations such as Grupo Såo Bento Pequeno de Capoeira Angola (GSBP), the Indigenous Association of Xukuru People, Habitat for Humanity, and other university related activities that contribute to the artistic, cultural, and social fabric of Brazil.
Creativity
Creativity refers to the phenomenon whereby a person creates something new that has some kind of value. What counts as "new" may be in reference to the individual creator, or to the society or domain within which the novelty occurs...
studio based in Recife, Brazil. The studio was founded by Lula Marcodes, Chico Rocha, and Bruno Lima in 1998. They are particularly well known for their interdisciplinary approach to architecture. Their influence stems as much, if not more, from their contributions to the theory and criticism of architecture as from their built works. These are sometimes in the form of written work, but more often are in the form of paintings, installation art
Installation art
Installation art describes an artistic genre of three-dimensional works that are often site-specific and designed to transform the perception of a space. Generally, the term is applied to interior spaces, whereas exterior interventions are often called Land art; however, the boundaries between...
, or video art
Video art
Video art is a type of art which relies on moving pictures and comprises video and/or audio data. . Video art came into existence during the 1960s and 1970s, is still widely practiced and has given rise to the widespread use of video installations...
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The studio is a center for architecture, visual arts, and video production. Its free-form philosophy opens its doors to groups and organizations such as Grupo Såo Bento Pequeno de Capoeira Angola (GSBP), the Indigenous Association of Xukuru People, Habitat for Humanity, and other university related activities that contribute to the artistic, cultural, and social fabric of Brazil.