history

Carlos Fortes Studio develops architectural and urban lighting design projects. It has in its portfolio residential, commercial, urban and institutional projects – besides temporary exhibition and scenographic installations.
Its philosophy is to consider lighting as a complement for architecture and interior design, respecting aesthetics, functional and economic aspects.
The company offers solutions in accordance with international parameters of susteinability and LEED certification.
The studio also develops custom made fixtures and general products for lighting industry.

team

Carlos Fortes is an archictect (FAU-UFRJ 1986), and works as a lighting designer since 1988. His portfolio includes more than 1500 lighting projects, most of them in partnership with architect Gilberto Franco. He is a founding member of AsBAI (Brasilian Association of Lighting Architects) and professional member of the following international institutions:
IES-NA (Illuminating Engineering Society of North America)
IALD (International Association of Lighting Designers)
PLDA (Professional Association of Lighting Designers)
He participates regularly in lectures and seminars and colaborates with lighting magazine L+D.

Carlos Fortes – principal architect
Débora Esposto – coordinator architect
Nathalie Lima Legal – architect
Thales Sportero – architect
Bruno Luz – trainee
Philippe Jacob – trainee
Luma Roberta – secretary

awards

24th Annual International Lighting Design Award
Award of Merit / Luz Railway Station / Museum of Portuguese Language: IALD / International Association of Lighting Designers; New York NY; 2007; Luz Railway Station / Façades; Museum of Portuguese Language

17th Award of Design / Museum of Brasilian House
Luminaire Concreta: Museum of Brasilian House; São Paulo SP; 2003; Manufactor: Lumini
Designers: Carlos Fortes / Gilberto Franco / Jacqueline Terpins

13th Award of Design / Museum of Brasilian House
Luminaire Capta: Museum of Brasilian House; São Paulo SP; 1999; Manufactor: La Lampe
Designers: Carlos Fortes / Gilberto Franco / Jacqueline Terpins; Jacqueline Terpins Studio

International Biannual Exihibition of Architecture - Buenos Aires
Silver Medal - World Forum for Young Architects: CAYC / Centro de Artes y Comunicación / Buenos Aires; Buenos Aires / Argentina; 1991

exhibitions

88 Belas Artes
: Faculdades Belas Artes; São Paulo SP; 2013

VI São Paulo Biannual International Exhibiton of Architecture
Special exhibition of lighting architects: AsBAI; São Paulo SP; 2005

Brasil Faz Design
Luminaire Concreta: Milan / Italy; 2004; Manufactor: Lumini
Designers: Carlos Fortes / Gilberto Franco / Jacqueline Terpins

Exhibition New Materials
Estrada Bench: Fiesp / IPT / Centro São Paulo Design; São Paulo SP; 2003; Designers: Carlos Fortes / Gilberto Franco / Jacqueline Terpins

Exhibition PI / Concreta
Luminaire Concreta: Jacqueline Terpins Studio; São Paulo SP; 2002; Designers: Carlos Fortes / Gilberto Franco / Jacqueline Terpins

500 Years of Design
: Pinacoteca do Estado; São Paulo SP; 2000; Luminaires developed for Lumini
Designers: Carlos Fortes / Gilberto Franco

seminars and lectures

Lighting - Architecture and Design
: UNIP - Universidade Paulista; São Paulo; 2016

Lighting - Architecture and Design
: Universidade Anhembi Morumbi; São Paulo; 2016

Holiday Courses / Belas Artes
'Lighting / architecture and design': Belas Artes University; São Paulo SP; 2013; Lectures in 2009 / 2010 / 2011 / 2012 / 2013

II Forum de Arquitetura
Lighting / architecture and design: Siga Comunicação; Natal RN; 2013

Inaugural lecture
'Lighting design and architecture': Senac Santa Cecília; São Paulo SP; 2012

Casa Claudia / Interior Design Course
'Video lecture / Lighting': Casa Claudia Magazine / Editora Abril; 2011; RV Residence / Chopin Building

Lecture for architects
'Lighting and design': Centerluz; Teresina PI; 2011

8th Congresso KAZA
'Architectural lighting design': KAZA Magazine; São Paulo SP; 2010

Conad / Interior Design National Seminar
'Design is emotion': ABD / Brasilian Association of Interior Designers; São Paulo SP; 2010

Boom Design SP
'Lighting and design': Via Light / Belas Artes University; São Paulo SP; 2009

6th KAZA Seminar
'Comercial lighting': KAZA Magazine; Porto Alegre RS; 2008

Fonai / National Forum of Architecture, Lighting and Susteinability
'Artificial lighting': VJ Marketing; Vitória ES; 2008

Living in Metropole: the best of possible worlds
'Comercial lighting': Mackenzie University; São Paulo SP; 2008

Casa Claudia / Interior Design Course
'Lighting: ambiances and new products': Casa Claudia Magazine / D&D Shopping; São Paulo SP; 2008

Opening La Lampe Belém
'Lighting and design': La Lampe; Belém PA; 2008; La Lampe / Luzombra Instalation

5th Congresso KAZA
'Lighting effects in architecture': Revista KAZA; Rio de Janeiro RJ; 2007

Light Trends / Euroluce 2007
'Lighting and design / lectures with Baba Vacaro': La Lampe; São Paulo / Belo Horizonte / Vitória / Recife / Salvador / Fortaleza / Rio de Janeiro; 2007

Seminar 'Ilumine'
'Lighting for cultural facilities': Recife PE; 2007

Seminar 'Multilux'
'Lighting for historical buildings': Belo Horizonte MG; 2007; Luz Railway Station / Façades; Museum of Portuguese Language

'Oficina Francisco Brennand'
'Lighting as an instrument': La Lampe; Recife PE; 2006

Casa Cor Salvador
'Lighting for architecture and interiors': Salvador BA; 2006

Office Solutions
'Lighting as an instrument': São Paulo SP; 2004

Office Solutions
'Case: Senac University': São Paulo SP; 2004; University Senac / Sports Center; University Senac / Convention Center; University Senac; University Senac / Library; University Senac / Food Court

7º Lighting Design Seminário Internacional
'Residencial lighting': Revista Projeto / Philips / La Lampe; São Paulo SP; 2004

Lighting for Shopping Centers
'Retail lighting": Philips do Brasil; São Paulo SP; 2003; Shopping Parque Dom Pedro

1st Forum for Architecture an Urban Desigfn in Notheast
'Architectural lighting design': Maceió AL; 2001

4th Lighting Seminar
'Architectural lighting design': Maceió AL; 2001

1st Lighting Design Workshop / Worklux
'Lighting / architecture and design': IAB / Institute of Brasilian Architects; Belo Horizonte MG; 2001

2nd CITIQUACIL
'International congress for technology and quality management': Recife PE; 2000

SENAC / Interior Design
'Lighting for interiors designers': SENAC; São Paulo SP; 2000