New Brazilian House
Presents a range of beautiful and original Brazilian houses building on the country’s potent legacy of modernist tropical architecture
Brazil is a country blessed with natural beauty and the buzz of megalopolises and resorts. Amid glamorous beaches and lush tropical vegetation, contemporary Brazilian architects are establishing a global reputation through house and hotel design that combines a bold contemporary aesthetic with a uniquely Brazilian sensibility.
Organized into three sections— "Town," "Country," and "Coast" —the carefully selected houses presented here offer new takes on indoor–outdoor living, beautifully crafted local materials, and a mastery of natural light. The locations range from stunning city homes to country retreats and tempting coastal escapes in cities including São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Featuring work by Marcos Acayaba…
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June 17, 2014Dominic Bradbury is a journalist and writer specializing in architecture and design. He is the author of many books on the subject, including Off the Grid: Houses for Escape Across North America, The Iconic House: Architectural Masterworks Since 1900, The Iconic American Architectural Masterworks Since 1900, The Iconic British House: Modern Architectural Works Since 1900, and The Iconic Interior: 1900 to the Present.