This home in Londrina, Brazil (west of Sao Paulo) is loft-like in its simplicity but has unique features that make it special. Guilherme Torres — homeowner and architect of the space — was inspired by Brazilian Brutalist architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha. The winner of the Pritzker prize in 2006, Paulo is famous for his use of concrete and for exposing the functional mechanisms of a building.
In Torres' home the conduit electrical pipes are in plain sight and create a sculptural element that emphasizes the interior space — but is also extremely cost-efficient. Architects at Studio Guilherme Torres inform us that "the whole building cost approximately $6,000 — the low cost is due to its simplicity in architectural solutions."
For more information and images see both Studio Guilherme Torres and Contemporist | GT House by Studio Guilherme Torres.
Images: Studio Guilherme Torres
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The second photo is absolutely STUNNING.
There are tons of great photos on Contemporist — definitely worth seeing them all!
I LOVE how the electrical pipes in the bedroom almost make a headboard for the bed. That's so COOL
Oh boy do I love this place!! Yum yum. So cozy and tribal with the low sofa and a gazillion pillos, but still airy, and love the exposed industrial things like the conduit in the bedroom. Love.
I like the idea of those black mattress guest beds disguised as sofas. Slick!
cold walls, furry floors - i like!
again, a perfect example of how an architect cannot execute a fine interior.
Gloomy bear ♥ And alien/robot pillow! Yes, I'm a cliche....
Why is there a circle in the living room on the floorplan?
i love the idea of using mattresses as a sofa. i have seen it here too: http://designforlife.files.wordpress.com/2006/04/Industrial-17a.jpg
Has anyone seen thin fabric mattresses similar to these?
ooo I like how the exposed pipes add to the loft design of the place. Also like how the vents are sort of hidden in the bedroom.