This luxurious contemporary apartment, designed by renowned architect Marcelo Minuscoli, is located in the heart of Porto Alegre, Brazil.
The owners of this apartment wanted to establish a balance between classic and contemporary design, and Marcelo Minuscoli successfully achieved that with many bespoke details. The integrated kitchen with a large island was prioritized and the choice of materials such as large-format ceramic coverings and “Bianco Superiore” quartzite on the worktops and fireplace add to the luxurious feel. With all the comfort and technology, this apartment is suitable for modern urban life.
Located in the modernist city of Brasília, Brazil, FAZE Apartment is an inspiring home designed by Mosaico Arquitetos in 2020.
The focus of the renovation was the reconfiguration of the social areas, in order to improve the relationship between the different spaces and equate the transition between them. Structural elements such as concrete, wood, glass and white marble were kept apparent, while a wood finish divides the spaces with several sliding doors. Furthermore, the woodwork was done in glossy white lacquer, leaving the spaces wider and clearer to show the original decoration pieces of the residents.
Situated in the beautiful Brasília, Brazil, VITA Apartment is an incredible piece of real estate designed by Mosaico Arquitetos in 2019.
With an eye for cozy design, the renovation was designed to make the space both spacious and comfortable, with the least possible intervention. Throughout the apartment, the eye is drawn to the contrast between colors and textures as a guiding element in the design, uniting all the rooms together with a dark blue corridor. The dining room has a large stone panel with built-in LED lighting, while the kitchen features a decorative tile panel and dark woodwork. The bedroom is framed by a wooden slatted panel that goes from the headboard to the ceiling, adding a warm and inviting touch to the property.
Located in Brasilia, Brazil, House of Courtyards is a two-story residence designed by Bloco Arquitetos in 2018. This modern minimalist residence was awarded an Honorable Mention at the 56th Annual Awards of the Brazilian Institute of Architects in Rio de Janeiro (IAB-RJ) and features a regular grid that follows guidelines of solar orientation, views to the landscape and topography.
MP House is an ecologically correct and intelligent brick house located in the residential condominium of Cabreúva, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Designed by Taguá Arquitetura e Design in 2021, it has 350 m² (3800 ft²) of built area and has industrial design style with exposed concrete, steel and wood elements.
The concept of the house was to create an architecture with a brutalist and industrial style, but with ecologically correct materials to make it sustainable and reduce the impact on the environment. With an integration of interior and exterior, this house is perfect for those who want to enjoy the natural beauty of Sao Paulo and at the same time, appreciate modern, contemporary architecture.
Set in Brasília, Brazil, the Couri House is a single-story house designed by ARQBR Arquitetura e Urbanismo in 2019.
Located in a residential condominium, the 713 sq.m plot features a solitary pequi native tree, legally protected and very representative of the Central Brazilian region of the Cerrado. The project conciliates this context with the family’s desire to build a small house with a shaded terrace, whilst obtaining the largest space of green area possible. The strategy adopted was to design the plan in the shape of a ribbon that develops through the plot, adjusting itself to its perimeter and creating voids to create living and leisure patios that promote contact with the gardens and the neighboring green area.
Located in São José dos Campos, Brazil, Fernanda Marques Arquitetos Associados has designed the two-story house Jabuticaba with a contemporary style, completed in 2022.
This extensive residence offers almost 1600 sq. m (17222 sq. ft) of living space for a young couple with small children. The house opens onto the garden and features a toy library, two home theaters, a gym area, and a terrace, making it the perfect place to receive friends and family. With the privilege of children in mind, the interior and exterior spaces have been designed to enhance the residential program, while elements of nature are ever-present throughout the project.
Situated in the heart of Cavalcante, Brazil, the Cavalcante House is an exemplary example of minimalist single-story architecture. Designed in 2020 by Bloco Arquitetos, it is a testament to the creative solutions and sheer invention of the architects in overcoming the challenging conditions of the local climate, terrain, labour and budget.
The perimetral advance of the elevated concrete floor, the steel structure, the thin eucalyptus logs, the thermal roof slabs and the thick rammed earth walls, all work seamlessly together to create a home that is both functional and beautiful.
