The Rainforest House

The Rainforest House (Casa Na Mata) is a stunning retreat nestled in the dense vegetation of the Brazilian rainforest. Located on the coast of the Brazilian municipality of Guaruja, the spectacular house was designed by Brazilian architects Studio MK27 with the aim to optimize the connection between architecture and nature. Perched on the verdant side of a mountain that overlooks the expanse of the Atlantic Ocean, the house is primarily constructed from exposed concrete and wood, and features a ground floor that houses utilities, a deck, and a children’s play area; the second floor contains six bedrooms; and the top floor has a kitchen and living room, as well as luxuries like an infinity pool, hot tub and sauna.

TREE TENTS | BY LUMINAIR

Fancy living in a tree? Tree Tents is a concept by British design group Luminair, they believe forests should be used for more than just harvesting timber. After three years of research the "Tree Tents" were born, they are suspended capsules that give you comfortable and low impact retreats up in the canopie. The tents are lightweight enable minimal impact on the trees, feature a fabric shell made from waterproofed cotton canvas and include two side benche...
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A Modern Home Designed Between Two Worlds

Most homes try to separate city life from nature. Casa Entremontes by Harpa Architects does the opposite, and that is exactly what makes it stand out. Set on a rare plot between two hills in southern Brazil, it sits right at the edge of the urban grid while still feeling completely removed from it. The architecture leans into that tension. Clean, geometric volumes appear to float above the terrain, finished in charred wood that gives the house a quiet, al...
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MH House

Designed by Brazilian studio Jacobsen Arquitetura, this gorgeous beach house project is located on the coast of Sao Paulo, Brazil. The house features a metallic structure and materials such as charred wood in the facades, sawed granites on the floors and natural wood in the linings, creating a palette of colors and textures that coexist perfectly with the rustic and sophisticated imprints. The property has two floors, the lower is composed by the main entrance, gara...
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