We are Atiaîa.
From Tupi-Guarani: ray of light, that reflects luminosity.
We contribute to the success of the built environment and to the well-being of its users through lighting design projects, consulting and research.
The perception of the relationship between light and materials is the basis of architectural visual experience, which allows the understanding of the elements that form an environment. Lighting design can contribute to creating meaning and impressions in those who experience a space. Our aim is to contribute to the success of the built environment and to people’s well-being through research, consulting and lighting design projects.
Atiaîa
Founded in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil in 2016 by the architect, urban planner and lighting designer MSc. Mariana Novaes, the studio is specialized in architectural lighting and lighting design and works on the scales of the city, architecture and ephemeral installations.
It works in close collaboration with the client, architecture, design and engineering teams, including consultants and suppliers, from concept to project implementation, developing solutions that are integrated with the project’s intentions.
Light is life and an integral part of any environment. The lighting project is an added value to architecture, it stimulates the visual experience of the space, contributes to our well-being and assists the performance of our activities.
In 2018, Atiaîa was honored at the 16th IMEC/Instituto Mineiro de Engenharia Civil Award in the category of lighting design services. Received the honorable mention award in workplace lighting category for Letras HQ at the 2018 LIT Lighting Design Awards. Letras was awarded the best company to work for in Minas Gerais and Brazil according to Great Place to Work in 2020. Received an honorable mention award for Atelier Wäls at the IES Illumination Awards 2019 from Illuminating Engineering Society.
Atiaîa is a member of ASBEA-MG (Brazilian Association of Architectural Offices) and a partner company of Arquitetura na Periferia.
Mariana Novaes
Mariana Novaes has a degree in Architecture and Urban Planning from Centro Universitário Metodista Izabela Hendrix and has a Master in Architectural Lighting Design MSc. from the KTH Lighting Laboratory, Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden.
Since 2007 Mariana has dedicated herself to the independent lighting practice. Among the projects developed as Atiaîa’s director are Ateliê Wäls, Google offices, such as the Engeneering Centre in Belo Horizonte and LAJE event space in São Paulo, Letras.mus.br HQ, Inhotim’s temporary exhibitions, Lá da Favelinha, SESI Lab, Memorial in Homage to the Victims of Brumadinho, Re-signification of Córrego do Feijão in Brumadinho, Bernoulli Schools and many others.
She was awarded one of the 40under40 most talented and promising lighting designers by Lighting Magazine at the Lighting Design Awards 2018. She is a professional member of AsBAI – Brazilian Association of Lighting Architecture and of EILD – Encuentro Iberoamericano de Lighting Design.
Team
- Elisa Campos
Architect Team Leader - Ana Clara Santos
Intern
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