This massive home in Brazil was built to house a massive art collection. Most of the 3160 square meters is dedicated to the 2 story gallery space!
While very few of us will have ever the resources for a similar endeavor, it's fascinating to see a collection dictate the way a home functions — it's Hoarders on a completely different scale.
Architect Humberto Hermeto added interesting elements to the design that help the massive scale work — don't miss the red swinging doors in the gallery! For more images and architectural drawings, see ArchDaily | JE House / Humberto Hermeto.
Images: Jomar Bragança
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Amazing. I want to be a billionaire.
these used to be called museums.
sigh- Art for the People!
Two words: Awe. Some.
Cosy.
This reminds me of when I was in high school and my art classes would go on field trips to the Rachofsky House in Dallas TX. My descriptions of it could never do it justice, so here's the website:
http://www.rachofskyhouse.org/
Brrrrr.
No. Just no. I'd downsize in an instant.
lol Jessamy, people with art collections like that don't downsize, its not in their vocabulary...