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Tuesday, May 7, 2013

A Fabulous Fortress in Brazil: Interior Design Ideas

A Fabulous Fortress in Brazil: Interior Design Ideas

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A Fabulous Fortress in Brazil

Posted: 06 May 2013 10:48 AM PDT

Marcio Kogan's 'Casa Lee' has been somewhat unflatteringly described as a 'concrete mass.' Equally, one could compare it to a concrete blockhouse reminiscent of the Second Boer War. Regardless, its angular, if not imposing Brutalist style, may not find favor with its most vocal critic, Charles, Prince of Wales, but it is an aesthetic that has resonated with the likes of prolific 20th Century architects, Joseph Eichler and Frank Lloyd Wright. The fortress of an exterior is transformed by retractable glass walls that open the structure to absorb its Brazilian surroundings and inset wood cladding beyond the vast open plan living space, marks a shift in ambience from that which is social to that which is more intimate, as it continues through the four bedrooms and perhaps, not surprisingly, inhabits the sauna.

Marcio Kogan's Casa Lee Concrete House- pool at night with wooden decking

Marcio Kogan's Casa Lee Concrete House- exterior with view of pool and indoor outdoor living

Marcio Kogan's Casa Lee Concrete House- view from illuminated pool to exterior at dusk

Illuminated from within, the pool contributes to the external ambience of the residence and as one of its many key features, makes strides towards setting the internal tone. The relaxed outdoor vibe is continued inside with the addition of rather whimsical area rugs, that inhabit both the communal areas with pool views, and the bathroom, and look suspiciously like oversized beach towels.
Illuminated from within, the pool contributes to the external ambience of the residence and as one of its many key features, makes strides towards setting the internal tone. The relaxed outdoor vibe is continued inside with the addition of rather whimsical area rugs, that inhabit both the communal areas with pool views, and the bathroom, and look suspiciously like oversized beach towels.

Marcio Kogan's Casa Lee Concrete House- open plan indoor outdoor living with pool view

Marcio Kogan's Casa Lee Concrete House- bar living wood clad and down lit outdoor

Marcio Kogan's Casa Lee Concrete House- bar living with wood clad and down lit outdoor views

Marcio Kogan's Casa Lee Concrete House- open plan living with bar fireplace and curtained glass walls

Marcio Kogan's Casa Lee Concrete House- open plan indoor outdoor living pendant lit

Marcio Kogan's Casa Lee Concrete House- wood clad hall up lit

Marcio Kogan's Casa Lee Concrete House- bedroom with wood cladding and flooring

A minimalist approach in the bedrooms allows the angular nature of the space and the richness of the wood to shine, which is of course, aided by recessed fluorescent lighting above the bed, making for optimum night time reading in the happy absence of a television. Square down lighting is preferred to the usual circular look, which also plays on the greater aesthetic.
A minimalist approach in the bedrooms allows the angular nature of the space and the richness of the wood to shine, which is of course, aided by recessed fluorescent lighting above the bed, making for optimum night time reading in the happy absence of a television. Square down lighting is preferred to the usual circular look, which also plays on the greater aesthetic.

Marcio Kogan's Casa Lee Concrete House- sauna

Marcio Kogan's Casa Lee Concrete House- Exterior with manicured lawn

Marcio Kogan's Casa Lee Concrete House- wooden and white bathroom with down lighting and glass walled shower

Marcio Kogan's Casa Lee Concrete House- wood clad hall with view to gym

Marcio Kogan's Casa Lee Concrete House- exterior in the evening entrance with palms

Marcio Kogan's Casa Lee Concrete House- glass walled indoor outdoor living with fireplace and wooden bar

Marcio Kogan's Casa Lee Concrete House- exterior at dusk with view of sky

Marcio Kogan's Casa Lee Concrete House- view of exterior and pool at night

Marcio Kogan's Casa Lee Concrete House- palm fern and forest esterior at night

Marcio Kogan's Casa Lee Concrete House- plans

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