This document provides a portfolio and overview of Marina Bellini Whalen's architectural work. It includes 3 sentences summarizing her approach:
Marina Bellini Whalen is an architect who designs residential, commercial, and sustainable buildings across the United States and Brazil. Her portfolio showcases projects ranging from restaurants and apartments in New York to wineries and beach houses in Brazil. She emphasizes creating spaces that incorporate natural light, recycled materials, and energy efficiency.
2. The concept
Architecture can be represented in many different ways. It can be a feeling, a proportion, a word, an attitude, a color
or an activity. Everything can become a strong architectural concept and ultimately a design. The final result is
dependent on the individual architect who defines, expresses, and explores the ideal environment.
By Marina Bellini
http://www.belliniarchitecture.com
3. Abroad projects (brief exhibition)
Tell me what you like and I will tell you what you are. - John Ruskin
4. New York - USA
This project was my beginning in USA - 2009 - 2010
Coppelia Restaurant - Contemporary Cuban Food
Client - Louis Skibar - West Village - New York
8. French Restaurant
This is a restaurant that is being
developed in New York City.
Client - Louis Skibar Soho
New York
USA - 2011
22. Interior Design
A lot of people worry about wear and tear on furnishing. I feel it more a matter of
people treating the things that surround them with respect. - Albert Hadlex
23. INTERIORITY
I believe interior design is based on beauty, elegance and harmony between
the materials utilized for each project.
Juilio Simoes Residence - Valinhos - Sao Paulo
24. Julio Simoes Residence - Valinhos - Brazil Maresias Beach House
Viviane Linhares Residence - Sao Sebastiao - Brazil Julio Simoes Residence - Valinhos - Brazil
50. Before
The environment around
COMMERCIAL
My commercial designs are
practical and brand enhancing.
They create an environment that
portrays the fundamental
messaging of the companies brand
while delivering a pleasant
experience.
After
54. Residences
The mother of art is architecture. Without an architecture of our own we have no soul
of our own civilization. - Frank Lloyd Wright
55. Bellini Architect studio ( A2 Projetos - own
business) - 2003 - 2011
I approach all my residential projects in a holistic fashion; giving the
appropriate amount of attention to both constructive fundamentals and
esthetics while collaborating with my clients to incorporate their influence.
http://www.belliniarchitecture.com
56. Almeidas Residence
This residence is my own place, which I designed based
on a natural lighting concept. The residence does not
require any artificial light during the day time.
57. Maresias Beach House - Sao Sebastiao - Brazil Maresias Beach House - Sao Sebastiao - Brazil
Maresias Beach House - Sao Sebastiao - Brazil Maresias Beach House - Sao Sebastiao - Brazil
65. Marambaia Condominium
This condominium was designed by
my father and myself. My father
inspired me to become who I am
today, a seeker of a livable city. All
these apartments receive natural
light during the day without
necessity of artificial light. In
addition, all of them have amazing
Atlantic ocean views.
66. Sustainable buildings
Whats the use of a house if you havent got a tolerable planet to put on? - Henry
David Thareou
69. Putomattis Residence - Brazil
SUSTAINABILITY
These projects focused on
developing sustainable housing
while minimizing their negative
environmental impacts. I
utilized recycled construction
materials, a solar water heating
system and innovative
technology to conserve water
in order to develop more self-
sufficient housing.
70. GREEN BEER
CLIENT - CASSIO AMARAL
CARAGUATATUBA -BRAZIL
This commercial Beer House
reuses water from the
restrooms, kitchen and rain
water collected in tanks on the
roof. The water is treated and
reused through a water
treatment system.
71. CAIC (CENTER OF ACCESSIBILITY AND
INCLUSION OF CAMPINAS) - 2002
This project focused on creating an accessible and
functional building for the city of Campinas. I
leveraged my past experiences and leading edge
accessibility research to develop an ideal structure
CAIC - 2002