Sunday, December 29, 2013

Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Concrete lovers and futurists, this is for you. Famous A-cero architecture office from Spain designed this ultra modern home called Concrete House 2. It is fabulous residence literally built into the landscape. Combination of black concrete and green grass.


Joaquin Torres and Rafael Llamazares, founders of A-cero office often seek for inspiration in the work of Le Corbusier and Mies van der Rohe, which is reflected in their earlier projects like The Memory House and Sotogrande House. But, instead of perfectly white colors like in Sotogrande House, this ultra modern residence is pure black futurism.


Even though some may say it's too much atomic shelter-looking, I think this design fits perfectly in the futuristic atmosphere. You know, the post apocalypse times? Anyway, another thing I like about this home is landscape design. Slanted walls are perfect for green walls with the grass planted over. The same thing on the roof. This is also big step in sustainability since this creates great temperature isolation, no matter is it summer or winter. Plus, it looks nice, doesn't it? Specially the grass stairs. This is one detail that really catched my eye.

Interior design is of course, minimalist with gray-ish colors. Glass walls let in enough of daylight to light up the whole house and its futuristic interiors. Modern home theater? My favorite. It really looks like a lot of fun. What do you think?

Grass stairs in Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Black facade on Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Slanted walls on Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Walls of Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Grass walls of Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Lake in the Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Entrance of Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Glass walls of Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Modern table in Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Kitchen in Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Kitchen furniture in Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Dining table in Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Living room in Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Living room in Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Stairs in Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Ceiling in Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Bedroom in Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Bathroom in Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Second bedroom in Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Room in Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Furniture in Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Bar in Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Home theater in Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Garage in Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Green roof on Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Entrance of Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Backyard of Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Glass walls of Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Green walls of Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Ground floor plan of Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Basement floor plan of Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

All photos © Luis H. Segovia

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Refreshing Brazilian Home by Reinach Mendonça Arquitetos Associados

Terrace of Refreshing Brazilian Home by Reinach Mendonça Arquitetos Associados

MG Residence is beautiful refreshing home designed by Reinach Mendonça Arquitetos Associados in western Sao Paulo, Brazil. Its open floor plan layout allows nice communication between indoor and outdoor living space which is perfect for the place with weather like Sao Paulo.


Starting from the street, the house is literally surrounded with huge palm trees. Which is great, they provide much needed shade and create nice exotic atmosphere. Wooden doors on white facade are also pointing out on warm and fresh atmosphere. The "T" shaped, 25-meter long swimming pool in the backyard is designed to fulfill needs of the family whose passion is swimming.


The house itself offers 4 floors of contemporary living space with 10 car garage in the basement. My favorite part of this home is modern living room with double floor ceiling. Glass walls on the ground floor allow that connection with the backyard that we usually see in today's modern homes. Plus, you can jump into the swimming pool from your living room. How cool is that. I also love wooden textures on the upper floor. Looks great among all that glass and concrete.

Backyard of Refreshing Brazilian Home by Reinach Mendonça Arquitetos Associados

Front facade of Refreshing Brazilian Home by Reinach Mendonça Arquitetos Associados

Living room in Refreshing Brazilian Home by Reinach Mendonça Arquitetos Associados

Living room in Refreshing Brazilian Home by Reinach Mendonça Arquitetos Associados

Terrace of Refreshing Brazilian Home by Reinach Mendonça Arquitetos Associados

Living room walls in Refreshing Brazilian Home by Reinach Mendonça Arquitetos Associados

Hallway in Refreshing Brazilian Home by Reinach Mendonça Arquitetos Associados

Bright living room in Refreshing Brazilian Home by Reinach Mendonça Arquitetos Associados

Wooden floors on upper floor of Refreshing Brazilian Home by Reinach Mendonça Arquitetos Associados

Home gym in Refreshing Brazilian Home by Reinach Mendonça Arquitetos Associados

Roof terrace in Refreshing Brazilian Home by Reinach Mendonça Arquitetos Associados

Balcony in Refreshing Brazilian Home by Reinach Mendonça Arquitetos Associados

Swimming pool in Refreshing Brazilian Home by Reinach Mendonça Arquitetos Associados

Balcony of Refreshing Brazilian Home by Reinach Mendonça Arquitetos Associados

Terrace and swimming pool of Refreshing Brazilian Home by Reinach Mendonça Arquitetos Associados

Garden in the backyard of Refreshing Brazilian Home by Reinach Mendonça Arquitetos Associados

Entrance of Refreshing Brazilian Home by Reinach Mendonça Arquitetos Associados

Rear elevation of Refreshing Brazilian Home by Reinach Mendonça Arquitetos Associados

Entrance facade of Refreshing Brazilian Home by Reinach Mendonça Arquitetos Associados

Ground floor plan of Refreshing Brazilian Home by Reinach Mendonça Arquitetos Associados

First floor plan of Refreshing Brazilian Home by Reinach Mendonça Arquitetos Associados

Second floor plan of Refreshing Brazilian Home by Reinach Mendonça Arquitetos Associados

Basement floor plan of Refreshing Brazilian Home by Reinach Mendonça Arquitetos Associados

A section of Refreshing Brazilian Home by Reinach Mendonça Arquitetos Associados

B section of Refreshing Brazilian Home by Reinach Mendonça Arquitetos Associados

All photos © Nelson Kon

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