Daniel Mangabeira da Vinha (BRA) is an architect based in Brasília. He graduated from the Universidade de Brasília and holds a Master of Arts in Architecture from the Westminster School of Architecture. He is co-founder of BLOCO Arquitetos, a Brasília-based practice recognized for its precise tectonic approach, strong engagement with landscape, and consistent contribution to contemporary Brazilian architecture.
His work, developed with his partners at BLOCO Arquitetos, has received wide national and international recognition. Twice awarded the Prix Versailles (UNESCO), recent distinctions include the Monocle Design Awards, finalist positions at the Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize (MCHAP) and the Oscar Niemeyer Award for Latin American Architecture.
Mangabeira has held significant institutional roles, including Cultural Director of the Instituto de Arquitetos do Brasil – Departamento do Distrito Federal (2008–2010). He is a member of Plano Coletivo, the collective behind the winning proposal selected to represent Brazil at the Venice Architecture Biennale.
About BLOCO Arquitetos
BLOCO Arquitetos’ work spans residential, commercial, cultural, and interior architecture, and has been recognized in major national and international awards, exhibitions, and publications, contributing to the ongoing debate on contemporary architecture in Brazil and Latin America.
The office’s awarded projects include Casa Cavalcante, Casa Palicourea, Casa Vila Rica, Casa dos Pórticos, Restaurante Norton and Mercado Mané (UNESCO Prix Versailles – Continental Winner), the Julião Coelho Advogados headquarters (Building of the Year – ArchDaily), Mercado Mané (Monocle Design Awards), Casa Aresta (MCHAP nominee), Casa 711H, Casa Torreão, Loja Outsider (O Melhor da Arquitetura – 1st Prize), and installations such as Casa Aberta (São Paulo Architecture Biennale).
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