Learn more about Márcio Kogan, architect and founder of Studio MK27, and discover his trajectory, influences and some of his best-known projects traduzido por: OPENROUTER
Submitted at Aug 26, 2026, 4:00 PM
Márcio Kogan. (Hotel Designs/CASACOR)
One of the leading names in contemporary Brazilian architecture, Márcio Kogan is the founder of Studio MK27, an office established in São Paulo in the late 1970s and now made up of more than 70 professionals, in addition to collaborators in different parts of the world.
Márcio Kogan, fundador do Studio MK27, é um dos nomes mais reconhecidos da arquitetura brasileira contemporânea. (Gui Gomes/Editora Globo/CASACOR)
Throughout his career, the architect has built a rich body of work recognized for its contemporary language associated with the principles of Brazilian modernism. His work also goes beyond the development of projects: Kogan is an honorary member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), a professor at the Politecnico di Milano, and sits on the boards of MASP and MUBE – Brazilian Museum of Sculpture and Ecology.
Além da arquitetura, o universo das miniaturas também desperta o interesse de Márcio Kogan, que mantém uma coleção em seu escritório. (Christian Schoeler Maldonado/CASACOR)
Graduated in 1976 from the School of Architecture and Urbanism at Mackenzie Presbyterian University, Márcio Kogan also had a remarkable experience in cinema before dedicating himself entirely to architecture. In 1988, he directed the feature film Fogo e Paixão, and this relationship with cinematographic language remains present in the way he thinks about spaces, especially in the succession of scenes, the framing of views, and the work with natural light.
Antes de se dedicar integralmente à arquitetura, Márcio Kogan dirigiu Fogo e Paixão (1988), longa-metragem estrelado por Isay Weinfeld, outro importante nome da arquitetura brasileira. (IMDb/CASACOR)
At the helm of Studio MK27, he was recognized as one of the 100 most influential people in Brazil by Época magazine, was part of the “Wallpaper's 150 Famous for 15 Years” list, and ranked 39th on the Dezeen Hot List in 2017. Kogan also leads a team made up, for the most part, of architects who have worked with him for more than a decade.
Fazenda Catuçaba, projeto do Studio MK27. (Fernando Guerra/CASACOR)
Since 2001, Studio MK27 has adopted a cooperative creation and work system, bringing together different professionals and areas of expertise. The team is coordinated by four directors: Diana Radomysler, responsible for interior projects; Renata Furlanetto and Suzana Glogowski, who lead the architecture team and sign a large part of the projects; and Mariana Simas, as executive director. The structure allows projects to be developed collectively, combining different areas of knowledge while maintaining a common architectural identity.
Lighthouse, por Studio MK27. (Divulgação/CASACOR)
The work of Kogan and Studio MK27 is often associated with a contemporary reinterpretation of Brazilian modernism. Simple forms, well-defined volumes, large spans, integration between indoor and outdoor areas, and materials such as wood, concrete, stone and glass frequently appear in their projects.
Edifício Itaim, por Studio MK27. (Pedro Vannucchi/CASACOR)
Instead of seeking excessively complex forms, the architecture focuses on proportions and the quality of spaces, exploring balconies, courtyards, and the presence of the landscape as an essential part of the experience. This pursuit of simplicity, however, does not mean the absence of details: finishes, furniture, lighting, and interior solutions are designed in an integrated manner with the architecture.
Casa Pátios, projeto do Studio MK27. (Pedro Kok/Studio MK27/CASACOR)
A great admirer of the Brazilian modernist generation, the Studio MK27 team seeks to rethink and continue this important architectural movement. Therefore, the studio's projects value formal simplicity and are developed with extreme care and attention to detail.
Residencial Redux, projeto do Studio MK27. (Fernando Guerra/Studio MK27/CASACOR)
Well-defined volumes, large spans, integration between indoor and outdoor projects, and a careful selection of materials frequently appear in their production. The studio seeks to reinterpret modernist principles in the contemporary context, creating spaces where architecture, interiors, landscape, furniture, and art can establish complementary relationships.
Casa Paraty, do Studio MK27. (Studio MK27/CASACOR)
Studio MK27's production includes residential, commercial, hospitality, interior, and design projects, including works such as Paraty House, Jungle House, Cobogó House, and Hotel Fasano Itaim. Since adopting the collaborative model in 2001, the studio has won more than 250 national and international awards, including recognition from IAB, WAF, Architectural Review, Dedalo Minosse, Record House, Leaf, D&AD, Barbara Cappochin, Iconic, AZ, and Prix Versailles.
Fasano Itaim, projeto arquitetônico e de interiores por Studio MK27. (Fran Parente/Studio MK27/CASACOR)
In 2012, Studio MK27 represented Brazil at the Venice Architecture Biennale. Márcio Kogan and the studio's directors also regularly participate in lectures and workshops at institutions such as the Royal Academy of Arts, FAU-USP, Politecnico di Milano, Rice University, Cornell University, and Yale University, reinforcing the international presence of an architecture that, although produced from São Paulo, maintains a constant dialogue with the world.
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