A R T 2 A R C H I T E C T U R E
A R T 2 A R C H I T E C T U R E
Gerard is an accomplished artist and architect with a wealth of experience in Brazil and the United States.
As an award-winning artist, he formed ART2ARCHITECTURE, then collaborated with Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer, forging a friendship and longtime bond with Brazil.
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"My mission, for the last thirty years, has been to design spiritually uplifting projects that address the social need for safe housing and sustainable communities."
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Tube Hotel
Location
Porto da Barra, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
Date
2004
Project type
Hospitality
The Tube Hotel stands proudly on Porto da Barra Beach in the historic city of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, a site distinguished as the birthplace of Bahia's first European settlement, Vila Velha (the Old Village). This innovative hotel maximizes breathtaking views, connects with the street, and showcases its modular construction. Comprising a series of interlocking prefabricated modules, the hotel's unique structure sets it apart. On-site construction enables stacking these tube frameworks, each featuring electronic, thermally insulated glass balconies that dynamically change color as natural light floods the space, contributing to a vibrant atmosphere. The public areas extend from the street plaza, designed as vertical urban parks that invite engagement and interaction. The versatility of the modules is a key strength, as they are portable and adaptable, allowing for creative design solutions. Inside each module, elements can retract and seal off, facilitating an automated sanitation system that ensures hygiene upon guest check-in. The standout feature of the design is undoubtedly the glass tube balconies, whose circular form not only frames stunning horizon views but also acts as a portal to the captivating surrounding landscape.











