ARTHUR GUIMARÃES
Born in Brazil, Arthur Guimarães is an internationally acclaimed architect and urbanist, renowned for his distinctive approach to luxury design. Through his architectural practice, he creates exceptional and bespoke properties, aircraft interiors, yachts, andproducts for UHNW clients and family offices worldwide.
In 2025, Arthur was honoured by the MIT Technology Review as one of the Innovators Under 35, joining a prestigious cohort of global talents who are shaping the future through bold ideas and transformative projects. His designs have garnered significantinternational recognition, featuring in prominent media outlets such as the Financial Times and De Tijd, and earning prestigious accolades including the A’ Design Award & Competition, IF Design Award, and The International Yacht & Aviation Awards.
Beyond his practice, Arthur holds influential leadership positions within the global ar- chitecture and design community. He serves as the President-Elect of the Internation- al Federation of Interior Architects/Designers (New York, United States), making him the youngest President in the organisation’s history. He is also an Advisor at the Asian Designer Communication Platform (Hong Kong, China). Arthur’s work has been showcased in leading architecture and design exhibitions across the globe, including Salone del Mobile Milano, ICFF New York, Maison et Objet Paris, Ambiente Fair Frankfurt, and Index Dubai.
Having received numerous prestigious awards, Arthur has been invited to serve as a juror for major international design competitions, including Asia’s Golden Pin Design Award and the Europeans A’ Design Award & Competition, and FRAME Awards. In every facet of his career, Arthur Guimarães remains committed to pushing the boundaries of design. His interdisciplinary approach, coupled with a relentless pursuit of excellence, continues to shape the future of architecture and design on a global scale.
He holds a Bachelor of Architecture and Urbanism from the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais, Brazil, and a Master’s Degree in Architecture and Urbanism from the Architectural Association School of Architecture in London, United Kingdom. His expertise is further enhanced by specialisations in Digital Architecture and Parametric Projects from the Fine Arts University Centre in São Paulo, Brazil, and Management in Creative Economy from the same institution. Demonstrating his multifaceted approach, Arthur has also delved into Real Estate Economics and Finance at the London School of Economics, solidifying his understanding of the economic underpinnings of architecture and design.
''Real luxury is the balance of design, in the sense of beauty and highest quality. In the luxury business, you have to build on heritage.''
Photographer: Marcus Steinmeyer, 2022.
PUBLISHED ON
HiGH Magazine 90th Edition
CASACOR SP 21 YEARBOOK
Wallpaper* Design Awards
Architectural Digest 2020
Elle Decor A-List 22
Elle Decor
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2025
RIO INNOVATION WEEK | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
LATIN AMERICAN BUSINESS AVIATION CONVENTION & EXHIBITION 2025 | São Paulo, Brazil
HELICOPTER EXPERIENCE LATIN AMERICA 2025 | São Paulo, Brazil
CATARINA AVIATION SHOW 2025 | São Paulo, Brazil
63TH SALONE INTERNAZIONALE DEL MOBILE MILANO | Milano, Lombardia, Italy
DW! SÃO PAULO DESIGN WEEK 2025 | São Paulo, Brazil
INDEX DUBAI | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
AMBIENTE FAIR 2025 | Frankfurt am Main, Deustchland
MAISON ET OBJET PARIS 2025 | Paris, France
2024
EUROPEAN BUSINESS AVIATION CONVENTION & EXHIBITION 2024 | Geneva, Switzerland
LONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL 2024| London, United Kingdom
LATIN AMERICAN BUSINESS AVIATION CONVENTION & EXHIBITION 2024 | São Paulo, Brazil
HELICOPTER EXPERIENCE LATIN AMERICA 2024 | São Paulo, Brazil
CATARINA AVIATION SHOW 2024 | São Paulo, Brazil
62TH SALONE INTERNAZIONALE DEL MOBILE MILANO | Milano, Lombardia, Italy
DW! SÃO PAULO DESIGN WEEK 2024 | São Paulo, Brazil
INDEX DUBAI | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
AMBIENTE FAIR 2024 | Frankfurt am Main, Deustchland
MAISON ET OBJET PARIS 2024 | Paris, France
2023
SÃO PAULO DESIGN WEEK 2023 | São Paulo, Brazil
LONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL | London, United Kingdom
DESIGN WEEK TALKS | Goiás, Brazil
LATIN AMERICAN BUSINESS AVIATION CONVENTION & EXHIBITION 2023 | São Paulo, Brazil
DESIGN WEEK TALKS | Balneário Camboriú, Brazil
HELICOPTER EXPERIENCE LATIN AMERICA | São Paulo, Brazil
CATARINA AVIATION SHOW 2023 | São Paulo, Brazil
61TH SALONE INTERNAZIONALE DEL MOBILE MILANO | Milano, Lombardia, Italy
INDEX DUBAI | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
AMBIENTE FAIR 2023 | Frankfurt am Main, Deustchland
MAISON ET OBJET PARIS 2023 | Paris, France
2022
BOOMSPDESIGN 2022 | São Paulo, Brazil
LATIN AMERICAN BUSINESS AVIATION CONVENTION & EXHIBITION | São Paulo, Brazil
60TH SALONE INTERNAZIONALE DEL MOBILE MILANO | Milano, Lombardia, Italy
ICFF NEW YORK 2022 | New York, United States
LAS VEGAS MARKET 2022 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
CASA BRASIL | New York, United States
MAISON ET OBJET PARIS | Paris, France
2021
59TH SALONE INTERNAZIONALE DEL MOBILE MILANO | Milano, Lombardia, Italy
CASACOR SÃO PAULO 2021 | São Paulo, Brazil
ICFF NEW YORK 2021 | New York, United States
MAISON ET OBJET PARIS | Paris, France
2020
JANELAS CASACOR SÃO PAULO 2020 | São Paulo, Brazil
MAISON ET OBJET PARIS | Paris, France
AMBIENTE FAIR 2020 | Frankfurt am Main, Deustchland
2019
58TH SALONE INTERNAZIONALE DEL MOBILE MILANO | Milano, Lombardia, Italy
ICFF NEW YORK 2019 | New York, United States
SÃO PAULO DESIGN WEEK | São Paulo, Brazil
MAISON ET OBJET PARIS | Paris, France
AMBIENTE FAIR 2019 | Frankfurt am Main, Deustchland
SELECTED LECTURES
2022
NEW FRONTIERS FOR CORPORATE ARCHITECTURE: BUSINESS AVIATION | BOOMSPDESIGN 2022 | São Paulo, Brazil
METAVERSE: AN OPPORTUNITY FOR INNOVATION AND EXPERIMENTATION | LONDON ARCHITECTURE FESTIVAL | London, UK