Founded in 2013 in Brasília, ARQBR was born from the professional collaboration between architects Eder Alencar and André Velloso. The firm's output, recognized by several national and international awards, encompasses projects of the most varied scales and programs, always emphasizing the relationship with the landscape and the context in which they are implemented.
ARQBR has been constantly invited to present its work in lectures and seminars in Brasília and throughout the country. In addition, it promotes and participates in workshops at architecture schools, where professionals and students interact during the development of a project.
In conjunction with the BLOCO and MRGB firms, ARQBR founded Atelier Piloto, an architecture collective that promotes dialogue between students, professionals and society with the common goal of stimulating participatory work and thinking about the city.
André Velloso
Architect and Urban Planner graduated from the University of Brasília in 2010 and from the Polytechnic of Turin, Italy, where he completed a Master of Science in Architecture. He was selected for a scholarship to develop research in architecture in the city of Lisbon, Portugal.
In 2013, he became a partner at the ARQBR office.
Between 2018 and 2021, he served as a counselor at CAU/DF, participating in several activities and committees of the Council.
Eder Alencar
Architect and Urban Planner with a degree from the University of Brasília (2010). Throughout his career, he has participated in biennials, exhibitions, and national architecture competitions, earning prominent awards and rankings, including first-place prizes. He was part of architect Oscar Niemeyer's team in developing the projects for the Queen of Peace Cathedral Annex and the Ministry of Social Development.
In 2013, he founded the firm ARQBR.
In 2025, he co-curated the exhibition (RE)INVENÇÃO, presented at the Brazil Pavilion during the 19th International Architecture Exhibition at the Venice Biennale.