originally, the building was used as the engine room of the botanical garden railway company. in 1987, the building underwent an extensive renovation.

the institute is 300 square meters, holds a theater for 120 people, an exhibit room and a library. it is open monday to saturday from 10 to 20, the library opens from 13 pm to 19 pm.

instituto de arquitetos do brasil do rio de janeiro, rua do pinheiro, 10, flamengo, tel. 21. 2205.0655. - here is the webpage, contact email, and google map.   ● more ●