Design in Motion Exhibition by Fernanda Marques

To celebrate 35 years of her career, architect and designer Fernanda Marques inaugurated the “Design in Motion” exhibition at the Roca São Paulo Gallery. Held at the end of last year, the event was a truly sensory journey through her professional trajectory. The venue, located on the iconic Avenida Brazil in São Paulo, highlighted Fernanda’s innovative and inspiring work, with a keen focus on interior design, architecture, and product design.

More than just a retrospective of her 35-year career, the exhibition offered visitors a unique opportunity to experience firsthand the passion, dedication, and emotional memories that have shaped Fernanda Marques’ journey. With a carefully curated selection that reflects the architect’s sensitivity, “Design in Motion” transported spectators into a universe of innovation and elegance.

The Roca São Paulo Gallery, one of Fernanda’s most iconic projects, was transformed into a gallery of visual memories. Throughout the exhibition, her projects—both in Brazil and abroad—were displayed on cutting-edge LED panels. These works, which include award-winning projects at national and international levels, were arranged in a way that provided visitors with a unique experience, seamlessly integrating technology with design in an immersive and engaging way.

Additionally, the space featured exclusive design pieces by Fernanda Marques, strategically positioned both inside and outside the gallery. The goal was not only for visitors to observe but also to engage with the pieces, creating a more intimate and emotional connection with each creation. Every item on display told a story—an emotional memory from the architect—who, through her choice of materials and meticulous design, sought to imprint her vision of architecture and design.

Fernanda Marques shared the profound significance of this exhibition for her:
“Celebrating these 35 years of my journey meant revisiting every line, every project, and every material choice that helped build my history in architecture and design. This exhibition was a journey through the emotional memories of work done with passion and dedication. I hope that each visitor felt the same energy of movement and transformation that flows through every creation.”

Over the past decade, Fernanda Marques has been recognized for her excellence in design and architecture. She has received numerous prestigious awards, including the Design Awards, Americas Property Awards, IF Awards, IDA Design, and RDI-Retail Design, in addition to being among the winners of other major honors such as the Acquisition International Awards and the Global Excellence Awards. These accolades have validated the quality of her work and reinforced her growing influence on the international stage.

The “Design in Motion” exhibition celebrated these milestones and invited visitors to witness firsthand the impact of her work in the world of design and architecture. By attending the event, participants were able to experience the intersection of contemporary design and the emotional memories of a career that seamlessly blends the classical with the modern.

The pursuit of environmental preservation has also been a central theme in Fernanda Marques’ work. In her project for the Roca São Paulo Gallery, the architect drew inspiration from the biodiversity of the Atlantic Forest, one of the world’s richest biomes in flora and fauna. The gallery’s design reflected this commitment to nature, creating a space that engaged with the local ecosystem while prioritizing sustainability.

With green walls and silk-screened artwork depicting the forest’s vegetation, Fernanda Marques’ showroom was conceived as a sanctuary that seamlessly connected interior and exterior, architecture and landscape. More than just an exhibition space, the gallery invited visitors to reflect on the importance of preserving the natural world around us. Fernanda emphasized this idea by stating:
“Like in a sanctuary, with this enormous glass structure, I aimed to suggest that we are in the presence of something precious and delicate, something that deserves our utmost care and attention.”

Fernanda Marques has established herself as one of the leading figures in Brazilian design and architecture. Her work has made a lasting impact not only in São Paulo but throughout Brazil and across the globe. The exhibition provided a unique opportunity to observe the evolution of her career and admire the way she has transformed space-creating environments that are both functional and visually stunning.

By integrating different disciplines of design and architecture, Fernanda Marques has crafted visual and sensory experiences that leave a lasting impression on visitors, encouraging them to reflect on the role of design in everyday life. Her ability to merge the past and the future, the natural and the artificial, has made her work truly unique and widely admired.

The event was more than just an exhibition of art and architecture, it was an emotional and sensory journey that captured the essence of Fernanda Marques. By celebrating her achievements and her relentless pursuit of innovation, Fernanda invited us to reflect on the power of design as a transformative and unparalleled force. Those who had the chance to experience this immersive event at the Roca São Paulo Gallery were able to celebrate the legacy of one of Brazil’s greatest designers.