São Bento Residence

Architect: Anastasia Arquitetos

Location: Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Photography: Jomar Bragança

This residence is situated on a 49 ft. x 148 ft. (15 m x 56 m) lot. It was designed to provide maximum sunlight in the upper bedrooms by extending the lower floor and providing a terrace. The curve on the top floor is one of the most striking architectural features of this construction. Overhead lighting provides soft illumination, which makes it possible to close the house on its sides, thus providing more privacy.

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A touch of green can bring life to any nook. Plants that do not require much care, such as cacti, are ideal for this type of space.

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Stone floors are very hard, tough, and easy to clean. They take away warmth from a space but do provide a rustic look, which can be very attractive, depending on the ambience.

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The terrace provides an outdoor space on the top floor, and also serves to shield a relaxation area near the pool.