Marcos Silverio
Photographer
With experience in design, arts and science and a mixed cross-cultural background, I love creating things and doing whatever my curiosity drives me. I love working with talented and curious people in a fun environment to help make someone’s day a bit better.
In my free time, you might find me exploring caves, drawing, playing the guitar, baking pizzas or anything else interesting. I made the journey to Australia from Brazil in 2015, and what a ride it has been.
Lecturer assistant with Prof. Alexandre Delijaicov at the University of Sao Paulo. Photo Marcos Silverio
Architecture
Worked as an architect, lecturer, and researcher in Brazil for a few years before moving to Australia in 2015 and reinventing myself. Graduated architect and master in architectural design by the University of Sao Paulo, researching the contribution of architecture to the public use and protection of caves and karst. I have also started a master's in architecture at the UWA and I keep drawing and studying architecture for passion.
Speleology - cave research
and exploration
Many people know my passion for caves, where I spend happy times with friends exploring our underground world and topping up my batteries. Speleology, or the exploration and research of caves and karst, perfectly combines science, adventure, curiosity, and persistence. And you learn how to feel comfortable in uncomfortable situations end enjoy them.
I have been practicing for almost 30 years now, and all curiosity-fuelled trips, persistently pushing exploration to find new caves or passages, mapping and understanding our underground world and its mysteries. It helps me with curiosity, persistence, and teamwork. It teaches me to appreciate nature’s work, the light going through the forest and into the caves. I was part of the Brazilian Society of Speleology and a few caving clubs in Brazil and currently, I am a Vertical trip leader within the Western Australian Speleological Group - WASG.
I have been in many speleology conferences, congresses, and expeditions and contributed to publications and papers over these years. During my master's in architecture, I researched caves, our first human shelter, and the role of architecture in providing solutions that balance the protection of the environment, the safety of the visitor, and guarantee an authentic experience.
With friends during a caving expedition Photo Marcos Silverio
Exploring cave in Brazil. Photo Marcos Silverio
Exploring cave in Brazil. Photo Daniel Menin
Somewhere in the Pilbara
Photo Matt Reed
Photography
Photography - and drawing - has been my way to understand our world. I was first drawn into photography as a child, documenting my garage band, skateboarding friends, family, and trips. As a professional photographer, I continue my passion for creative and innovative design, offering quality and consistent imagery for clients committed to sustainability, social responsibility, cultural respect, and design quality.
Photos: Marcos Silverio
Publications
The Sanctuary Magazine, 52, Spring 2020. Sustainable house day special. Cover and p. 46-51. Featuring the Wision House by Deepti and Christian Wetjen architects and words by Rachael Berstone
The Architect WA Community Edition, Spring/Summer 2020 – Australian Institute of Architects – WA Chapter – spaceagency: Creating a sense of place, p. 93
Go Outside Magazine, interview Why do we need risk? Ed 50, 2009 About my life as a cave explorer.
Book “Humans and Karst Landscape”, author collaborator and photographer, Brazilian Society of Speleology, 2012
Book “Caves - Atlas of Brazilian underground” Bambui Group. Photographer, and Author Collaborator, 2020
Research Fapesp Magazine interview and collaboration about the Underground life, Ed 224 2014
Go Outside Magazine, interview Why do we need risk? Ed 50, 2009 About my life as a cave explorer.
70th year anniversary of the Brazilian National Council for Scientific and Technological Development publication. May 2022
The Book of Doing: 100 Town Teams in Action. Town Team Movement. Photo of The Bend in The Road project, 2022
Tourism Western Australia Media Kit 2020, The Rechabite photo, p. 105
The Architect WA Community Edition, Spring/Summer 2020 – Australian Institute of Architects – WA Chapter – spaceagency: Creating a sense of place, p. 93
Awards
- Highly Commended in the Architecture category at the Australasia’s Top Emerging Photographers 2019
- Finalist at the City of Subiaco Photographic Awards open category, 2017
- The Fremantle international Portrait Prize, 2017 Long Listed
- 3rd prize at Photography Science and Art prize 2014 – National Centre for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq) Brazil, 2014
- Shortlisted at the Kiss My Camera - West Australian Music on two categories
Academic achievements
- Paper about a methodology plan for public use of caves based on spatial analysis maps, presented at the International Congress of Speleology in Sydney 2017
- Paper about the 10 years of exploration of a remote region in Sao Paulo, presented at the International Congress of Speleology in Sydney 2017
- Presentation about Methods of Research in Design Architecture at Post Graduation of Architecture and Urbanism College of University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Paper at 2013 International Architectural Representation Symposium | University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Article Green infrastructure Design for Judas River Basin, São Paulo, SP. on LabVerde Magazine
- Presentation about Methods of Research in Design Architecture at Post Graduation of Architecture and Urbanism College of University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Master Research Dissertation selected by Sao Paulo State Environmental Department as reference to new projects on natural parks
- Graduation project selected to Brazilian National Architecture Student Prize Opera Prima
Trainings and workshops
- Healthy Streets Frameworks, Lucy Sounders, RAC WA 2023
- Community’s role in placemaking. Better Block Foundation and Town Team Movement. Perth, 2022
- Drone Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) CASA up 25Kg - Interspacial Aviation Services Perth, 2021
- Photography lightning, Sum Effect / Perth Product Photography, 2020
- PIVOT, workshop for Small Businesses. Small Business Development Corporation program , 2020
- Kaleidoscope Mentoring Program for recent migrants, City of Stirling, 2019
- Town Teams Movement. Discovering Place Conference. Perth, 2019
- No Rules: Freehand drawing Workshop, Guerrilla Est. 2019
- Design Thinking for Innovators workshop by Skills of the Modern Age, 2018
- Liveable Communities IDEAHack, Department of Communities, 2017
- Construction Induction Australia (White Card). Perth 2015
- Identify requirements for safe tilt-up work. Perth 2015
- Marcos Acayaba workshop model as a design method. The University of Sao Paulo. Brazil, 2014
- Drawing / Design / Architecture. The University of Sao Paulo, 2012
- Research in Architectural Design. The University of Sao Paulo. Brazil, 2012
- Programming in C# with Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 - BFBiz, 2013
- Environmental Design. University of Sao Paulo, Brazil, 212
- Karst Geology. Institute of Geosciences of the University of Sao Paulo, 2012
- Pedagogy Applied into Architecture. University of Sao Paulo, 2012
- Spatial information system. University of Sao Paulo, 2012
- History of Brazilian Landscape. University of Sao Paulo, Brazil, 2011
- Environmental impacts and management of karst systems. Dr. George Veni / Karst Institute. Brazil, 2011
- Time and space in the Modern Architecture. Univ. of Sao Paulo, Brazil, 2010
- Architecture, Technology and Building environment. University of Sao Paulo, Brazil, 2010
- Contemporary Architecture of Sao Paulo. University of Sao Paulo, 2010
- International Workshop Red-PUC Red Ibero-americana - Contemporary urban issues, Intervenciones Urbanas. 2010
- Construction management. Architects Institute of Brazil, 2009
- Design Management. Architects Institute of Brazil. Brazil 2009
- Heritage Architecture. Anhembi Morumbi University 2004
- Cave self-rescue. Trupe Vertical, 1996
- Outdoor guide training. Rumos Cursos e Expedições, 1996
- Scuba diving. New Life, 1996
- Vertical cave techniques. Speleo Team Lecco, 1995
- Jungle survival course. Rumos Cursos e Expedições, 1995
- Ocean survival course. Rumos Cursos e Expedições, 1995
- 4 wheel driving course. Rumos Cursos e Expedições, 1994
- Nature photography - Photographer Heber Alfarano. Rumos Cursos e Expedições, 1994
Education
- Master of Architecture, University of Western Australia (currently on hold)
- Master of Architecture, The University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Bachelor Degree Honours of Architecture and Urbanism, Anhembi Morumbi University
- Graduated interior design
- Diploma in technical mechanical
An inspiring morning at Eddystone Primary School talking about curiosity and science with students.
Among students and professors at the University of São Paulo as a post-graduated assistant during a week's Marcos Acayaba model workshop. Photo Marcos Silverio
Among colleagues at the Federal University of São Paulo's designing team. Photo Marcos Silverio
Marcos Silverio