Manica Marin · Field notes
Project guides and editorial perspectives on architecture, coastal living and the places shaping Santa Catarina, Brazil.
22 articles · 5 project dossiers · English edition
PROJECT GUIDE · BRAVÍSSIMA PRIVATE RESIDENCE
A considered guide to the project’s setting, authorship, residential formats and the questions buyers should verify before choosing a home.
Read this story ↗ARCHITECTURE · BRAVÍSSIMA PRIVATE RESIDENCE
How horizontal composition, generous terraces and a landscape-first approach shape the project’s architectural reading.
Read this story ↗LIVING & OWNERSHIP · BRAVÍSSIMA PRIVATE RESIDENCE
A comparison of privacy, maintenance, outdoor space and daily routine—not a universal ranking of one housing type over another.
Read this story ↗COST OF OWNERSHIP · BRAVÍSSIMA PRIVATE RESIDENCE
An overview of asking prices, condominium costs, ownership expenses and the changing factors behind the cost of living at Bravíssima.
Read this story ↗CONCEPT & LEGACY · SENNA TOWER
An ambitious dream that will transform Brazil’s skyline and pay tribute to one of the country’s greatest idols
Read this story ↗ENGINEERING · SENNA TOWER
How the world’s tallest residential building is revolutionizing Brazilian civil engineering
Read this story ↗RESIDENTIAL LIFE · SENNA TOWER
A deep dive into the exclusive lifestyle offered by the world’s tallest residential building
Read this story ↗PROJECT OVERVIEW · SENNA TOWER
Live at the Top of the World: The Planet’s Tallest Residential Building Arrives in Brazil
Read this story ↗COMPARATIVE READING · SENNA TOWER
Armani/Casa vs. Senna Tower in Balneário Camboriú: Which One to Invest In in 2025?
Read this story ↗PROJECT GUIDE · TEMPO BY MÜZE
An introduction to the eight-tower plan and the separate contributions of Foster + Partners, JA8, Patricia Anastassiadis and Emiliano.
Read this story ↗COMPARATIVE READING · TEMPO BY MÜZE
A comparison of two distinct residential propositions, revisited with care because the original Manica Marin analysis dates from 2025.
Read this story ↗PLACE & BUYING GUIDE · TEMPO BY MÜZE
A practical framework for comparing location, access, landscape, services and project stage across Praia Brava’s residential offerings.
Read this story ↗DESIGN & MATERIALS · ATMOSPHERE HOME SPA
A guide to the roles of the brands presented in the project, the difference between design reference and guaranteed specification, and what a buyer should confirm.
Read this story ↗ARCHITECTURE · ATMOSPHERE HOME SPA
An architectural reading of the project’s curved forms, tower composition and relationship with the landscape of Praia Brava.
Read this story ↗WELLNESS & LIVING · ATMOSPHERE HOME SPA
What the Home Spa idea means in residential design, how shared wellness spaces are programmed, and the practical questions to ask about access and operation.
Read this story ↗TECHNICAL DOSSIER · YACHTHOUSE · YACHTHOUSE
A detailed examination of the twin towers: height, structure, floor plans, building systems, ownership costs and the questions to verify before acquiring a residence.
Read this story ↗INVESTMENT · YACHTHOUSE · YACHTHOUSE
An analysis of Yachthouse as a trophy asset, its nautical setting in Barra Sul, branded real estate and the practical considerations behind a luxury property purchase.
Read this story ↗GLOBAL POSITIONING · YACHTHOUSE · YACHTHOUSE
A long-form look at Yachthouse’s place in the Brazilian ultra-luxury market, comparing architecture, location, amenities and investment context with international benchmarks.
Read this story ↗REGIONAL MARKET · YACHTHOUSE · YACHTHOUSE
How a landmark project relates to the changing urban and property landscape of Balneário Camboriú, Praia Brava, Itapema and the northern coast of Santa Catarina.
Read this story ↗BUYER’S GUIDE · YACHTHOUSE · YACHTHOUSE
A practical, legal and documentary guide to buying in the completed development’s resale market, from unit selection and inspection through title registration and closing costs.
Read this story ↗COMPARISON · YACHTHOUSE · YACHTHOUSE
A side-by-side analysis of three distinct luxury propositions in Balneário Camboriú, considering project stage, location, design, scale, buyer profile and decision risks.
Read this story ↗LIVING · YACHTHOUSE · YACHTHOUSE
A full guide to daily life in the twin towers, from shared spaces and the marina setting to privacy, operating costs, acoustic comfort and practical trade-offs.
Read this story ↗MANICA MARIN REAL ESTATE · SANTA CATARINA, BRAZIL