Modern And Brutal House Carrara Of Concrete

The Carrara House in Brazil is a nice example of modern, minimal and even brutalist design and how cool it may look

The Carrara House in Brazil is a nice example of modern, minimal and even brutalist design and how cool it may look

House Carrara is a family home by Studio Valéria Montijo, the design of which was inspired by the modernist tradition of the residence’s location: Brasilia, Brazil.

Created for a family who loves wood, concrete and cement, the spacious house optimizes indoor-outdoor flow with floor-to-ceiling windows on the ground level, which connect the living areas to a large pool and balcony built from unvarnished wood.

The top storey combines an intimate home with a second large balcony which also serves as a solarium. The whole house features rough concrete walls and just one wood covered wall for a textural feel. The living room shows off a gorgeous artwork and modern neutral-colored furniture, a glass coffee table and a sculptural bench. A fluffy rug is used to soften the overall look, and rugs are actually used in many spaces for the same purpose. There’s also a home bar by one of the walls.

The dining space strikes with a view of the jungle forest – it seems to be incorporated into the décor with a giant window. A wooden wall adds coziness and warmth, and a simple dining set doesn’t distract attention from the view.

A common architectural language of slatted wood and sliding panels and concrete walls give the home a distinctly brutalist feel, whist creating a comfortable atmosphere.

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The house outside is clad with slatted wood and concrete for a contrast, and it stands out in the rainforest

The house outside is clad with slatted wood and concrete for a contrast, and it stands out in the rainforest

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There are two levels in the house and the top level contains all the private rooms and a balcony, which acts as a solarium

There are two levels in the house and the top level contains all the private rooms and a balcony, which acts as a solarium

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The house has a astrong connection with outdoors, the lower level can be completely opened to the inner yard

The house has a astrong connection with outdoors, the lower level can be completely opened to the inner yard

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Here you'll see an outdoor dining space with a thick dining table and colorful chairs and floor-to-ceiling windows

Here you'll see an outdoor dining space with a thick dining table and colorful chairs and floor-to-ceiling windows

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The living room features comfy neutral-colored furniture, a bold artwork piece and some rugs that soften the rough concrete look

The living room features comfy neutral-colored furniture, a bold artwork piece and some rugs that soften the rough concrete look

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The dining space features a large table and some wooden chairs plus a gorgeous view

The dining space features a large table and some wooden chairs plus a gorgeous view

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A slatted wooden wall in a rich shade makes the space cozier and softer

A slatted wooden wall in a rich shade makes the space cozier and softer

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Such wooden touches throughout the house add softness and coziness to the polished concrete all around

Such wooden touches throughout the house add softness and coziness to the polished concrete all around

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A slatted wood sideboard is another softenining piece that also add a textural look

A slatted wood sideboard is another softenining piece that also add a textural look

Source: ignant